In Difficult Situations

I would be the first to tell you that life is not always easy; it has its difficult times. We must remember that the Bible, from which these creative thoughts were taken, was not written from easy situations. Any person can live a richer, fuller life if they first surrender themselves to God and live by His will. Take Him as your partner in life and then pray. Talk to God and have the confidence in Him. Always hold a positive picture of yourself achieving worthwhile and unselfish goals. This is not a "Pollyanna" type of thinking, but rather, a process that reconstructs the character of our thoughts.

Finally, expect the turning of events, work hard, think big and forget yourself. Keep your heart full of God's word and free of resentments.

Consider asking God to guide you and show you His best as you follow this week's Action Steps:

1. Take time right now and each morning this week to visualize, "God is for me". Really see God being for you and visualize how much God loves you! If you believe God is for you, who can be against you?

2. Lift up your eyes and look beyond your difficulty. Practice the presence of God. Forget about yourself and give something away such as a smile, a compliment, or a prayer.