Speak positive words

Anxiety is capable of finding its way into the best of people. Uneasiness and worry blankets the mind like a pending storm. Believe it or not negative (positive) words manifest life – As a man thinks so is he. Think before you speak. What you say can be damaging words in your life. It’s unintentional but we unconsciously speak failure to ourselves and others through conversation with friends. The continuous unleashing of burdens, and unfairness of life, increase the dismal outlook currently faced. A defeated spirit destroys people. Learn to speak positive even in a negative situation. We can proclaim victory by the words we speak. For as he thinks in his heart, so is he… Proverbs 23:7.  

Be willing to spread joy

In all situations we have to be willing to spread joy. I recall a time prior to COVID I witnessed a couple of young men on the train.  As a lady entered the train,  joking, one young man says to lady, “Can you give my friend a hug he just got fired  today."  The young lady stopped and smiled and said "I got fired today too.” What transpired next was the most spontaneous and heart warming. What was meant as a joke turned into a genuine act act of kindness. Both young men got up and said “you need a hug.”  Many of us are dealing with overwhelming thoughts. We need a hug but COVID has altered our life’s normalcies. Whatever you are facing right now here is a virtual hug 🤗. No matter how severe the pain, find a little joy from a smile and a hug, even if you have to hug yourself. 

The worst part of being strong

Society recognizes strong people. Leaders  who possess great character, Resilient, with sound judgment. Some are noted people like Dr. Martin Luther King, others are regular people in our community; pastors, friends and family. They too are strong. They are always giving, advising and helping others. We tend to pull and tug more those who advise us, never giving into account they are human. Because of their tireless efforts we assume everything is all right, we never ask if they are ok. Jesus knew weariness: “Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well” (John 4:6). Jesus knew loneliness: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). Yet not one time does the Bible reflect that the disciples or people ever checked on Jesus well being. For those in your life who continuously give without complaint, take time to check on them. “The worst part of being strong is that no one ever ask if you are okay.” 

What are your dreams and visions?

Humans are the only creatures to have the capacity to exercise their creative imagination.  

Dreams of what you want to be, where to go, goals you want to accomplish. Dreams Can be divine. They are Planted Visions from God in your mind. You are made in the image of God the creator. So What are your dreams and visions? What’s hindering you from setting the dream into motion? Be renewed in the spirit of your mind (Eph. 4:23). Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established (Prov. 16:3). Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time (Hab. 2:2-3). You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Phil. 4:13). So whatever you are dreaming, now is the time to pray about it and and bring the dream to life. 

Fight like a woman

The Bible is filled with women of positive faith. Some we know by name, others, by their actions. Deborah was judge, a leader of a nation (Judges 4). She was a wife, warrior, and poet. Her faith in God lead her to victory over the Canaanites. There were other faithful 

women such as Ruth, Sarah, Rahab, Rebekah,

Leah, Mary, and Miriam. We cannot forget the  Faith of a Canaanite Woman with the possessed daughter (Mark 7:24-30). They all encountered different situations that required faith. They all believed God could fix their problems. The women of the Bible are much like the women today. They are Leaders, judges, mothers, and wives. They are strong warriors. They are relentless. Women of God who exemplify openly their love for God are capable of moving mountains. Their prayers and positive faith in God have fixed homes, communities, and have brought the hardest of men to God. Women of God know that their positive faith in God can do great things through imperfect people. 

A man carrying a pitcher

We never know when God will call us to do something uncommon. No matter how odd, strange or uncomfortable, do it. In Luke 22:10 Jesus tells the disciples to follow a man with a pitcher. Pitchers or jars of water was commonly carried by women. To see a man carry a pitcher would be very unusual. We don’t know who the man was or why he carried the pitcher but we do know God gave him a job to do and he did it! God directs us to do things but we chose not to for many reasons. I’m sure this man’s friends and family saw him, possibly talked about him and called him names yet he continued. By faithfully following God’s call, this man served God and Jesus in a unique way. He led the disciples to the last supper. When God calls us to do uncommon or unusual tasks do it. God takes the ordinary out of life and can make it extraordinary!