Where I have been can inform me about where I am going. Of course, it isn’t always a sure thing. And that is a good thing.
If I come from a place of pain and I don’t process it properly, I might look for and anticipate pain in all parts of my life. If I come from a place of safety and security, my discernment might not be developed enough to perceive danger. Of course, personality tendencies play a role here, too. We all know a Tigger-type personality. And, we all know those who view the world like Eeyore does.
Oh bother!
Focusing on the negatives typically produces more negative. Experiences, both good and bad, leave their marks on us. How we process them is important. Those negative situations in my life can trip me up so keeping my mind and heart focused on God’s Word helps me be oriented!
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. [Philippians 4:8-9, NIV]
This will be a two-part PrayerPoint because we will be at the Grand Canyon later on today and I am sure it will provide some further insight.
PrayerPrompt: PERSPECTIVE
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It’s always easy to fall into negative thoughts. Fighting back into positive territory is a daily goal. If we stay busy, forgive ourselves and try to concentrate on ‘good things’, we will succeed. Thanks for an eternal message!! ♥️🦉
Absolutely! Those old ruts are so easy to fall into!