Romans 12:12 says that we are to be joyful in hope. But when we examine our lives and our pattern of thinking can we honestly say that we have been applying this scripture to our lives? Well for me I can honestly say I have not.
I was lying on my bed one night just thinking and talking to the Holy Spirit but my mind drifted for a moment and the Holy Spirit quickly drew my attention to what was going through my mind at that very moment. I realized that my thoughts were heading in a direction that if allowed to continue will lead me to feel depressed and sad. I was thinking about things that I don't have and that I desired to have. But with each thought, I could feel joy and peace of mind being sucked out of me. Upon noticing my thought direction I immediately grabbed hold of it and began to speak to myself. I said ok, I agree I do not have those things now and that's ok, but what I have I can use and be proactive with as I wait for God’s timing to give me access to the things that I desire to have. The Holy Spirit then quickened my heart and reminded me of Romans 12:12 which says that I am to be joyful in hope. Meaning that as I wait to see my prayers answered I am to use what I have and be contented with those things until God fulfils His promises to me. As I began to change the way I was thinking my whole outlook on the situation changed.
The lesson I learnt was to do what you need to do with what you have and leave what you cannot do to God. So I encourage you today my friends let us do our part by continuing in the joy of the Lord and be grateful and content with what God has already blessed us with as we stand in faith, patiently awaiting His help. For I lift up my eyes unto the hills, from where comes my help, my help comes from Lord.
Be content and remain in the joy of the Lord
Romans 12:12 says that we are to be joyful in hope. But when we examine our lives and our pattern of thinking can we honestly say that we have been applying this scripture to our lives? Well for me I can honestly say I have not.
I was lying on my bed one night just thinking and talking to the Holy Spirit but my mind drifted for a moment and the Holy Spirit quickly drew my attention to what was going through my mind at that very moment. I realized that my thoughts were heading in a direction that if allowed to continue will lead me to feel depressed and sad. I was thinking about things that I don't have and that I desired to have. But with each thought, I could feel joy and peace of mind being sucked out of me. Upon noticing my thought direction I immediately grabbed hold of it and began to speak to myself. I said ok, I agree I do not have those things now and that's ok, but what I have I can use and be proactive with as I wait for God’s timing to give me access to the things that I desire to have. The Holy Spirit then quickened my heart and reminded me of Romans 12:12 which says that I am to be joyful in hope. Meaning that as I wait to see my prayers answered I am to use what I have and be contented with those things until God fulfils His promises to me. As I began to change the way I was thinking my whole outlook on the situation changed.
The lesson I learnt was to do what you need to do with what you have and leave what you cannot do to God. So I encourage you today my friends let us do our part by continuing in the joy of the Lord and be grateful and content with what God has already blessed us with as we stand in faith, patiently awaiting His help. For I lift up my eyes unto the hills, from where comes my help, my help comes from Lord.