Every obstacle we face is an opportunity for success. If we see problems or setbacks only as failures then we are looking at them in the wrong light. Everyone has them, but how we view them will determine our success. When faced with a problem we should see it as an opportunity to grow, develop, make ourselves stronger and be better equipped for tomorrow.  Yes, some issues we face are hurtful and scary at times, but they are nonetheless still opportunities. The next time you face a problematic situation step back and assess it. Begin to find solutions or see the bigger picture. Think: “I can either let this sideline me or I can pick myself up and believe that this will work out for my good.” That is how you deal with it in a productive and honorable way. Do not get hurt or retaliate. Instead learn to rise above your feelings and do the right thing. Doing this will introduce healing, or maybe even reveal an answer. How you view difficulties and deal with them will determine whether the situation makes you stronger and wiser or resentful and bitter. It is your call. Problems can be opportunities for growth as well as develop our character and enable us to be successful.

Just a Thought

PSS

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Every decision you make will affect your life in some way—some more than others. We can’t decide our future, but we can determine our habits, and our habits will determine our future. One definition of a habit is a behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition. We should develop good habits that push us in a positive direction because those habits will help us make better decisions. It all comes back to our habits. For example, do we have a habit of thinking soberly or do we just let our minds run out of control? Do we allow fear, paranoia, jealousy, envy, and covetousness to grip us? That’s the result of losing control and a lack of mental discipline. Another example: one of the leading causes of stress is procrastination, and that’s a bad habit to possess. So, if this is something you deal with, focus on getting things done and not waiting until the last minute to do it. We ought to learn to think on things that are good, true, and honest. It’s up to us, and no one else to select our habits. Why allow someone else to choose your future? There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is death. Let’s choose to think the way God designed us to think. Let’s develop a practice of moving forward with our lives. You choose...

Just A Thought,

PSS

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What does real Christianity look like? For a lot of people I’ve met it means very little. Accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior has little, if nothing, to do with the way they live. It is just in the light of how they describe themselves. In reality, accepting Jesus should mean radical life change and should affect every area of our lives. It should permeate every part of our being. It should be reflected in the way we think, talk, live, do business, treat others, and how we spend our money. If it is not reflected in our lives, we should ask ourselves: “What is the point?” Jesus was humiliated and died on a cross. If I accept Him as Lord, but keep living the same as I did before, then I am in a sad state of living. We are called to make a difference and to stand up for the principles and teachings found in the Word of God.

Too many people today are looking for an experience that makes them feel better but are not really interested in becoming better. There is a big difference. If you are going to be a real Christian then you must allow the Word of God to affect every area of your life by exposing anything that does not reflect or honor God. Only then can you be the “real thing”. Let’s honor God and His power to change our lives and let’s work on coming in line with His Word.

What does it mean to keep our word and swear to our own hurt? It means that when you give your word you keep it. The definition of integrity is the quality of being honest, being morally sound, and having strong moral principles. When you give your word you should do everything in your power to make good on it. In today’s society a person’s word is only kept if it is convenient. It is becoming far too commonplace for people to say something and not mean it. It is important to earn a reputation as a person of integrity and to esteem those who mean what they say and say what they mean. I know sometimes it is difficult to follow through with what you say, but we should do all we can. If we cannot we should go to that person and let them know. We expect this from others. Should we not also expect it from ourselves? Integrity is a small word with a big impact on our lives. Let us work towards a reputation of dignity and character.

Just a Thought,

PSS

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Either you trust in someone / something or you don’t. When you decide to trust someone / something, you are confident about its integrity, strength or ability. So, in order to trust, the object of your trust must be worthy of your confidence and reliance. For example, we tend to marry someone we trust and if that relationship remains healthy, and continues to grow, the trust level will increase, not decrease. As for our spiritual relationship, we need to realize that God has our best interest in mind. Sometimes we look for immediate gratification, where God is looking at the whole picture and for our future. When these ideas clash, it might be tempting to think God doesn’t care for me or love me. We have to learn to trust God and have confidence in Him. No matter what, God is the only one who sees our future and He’s always looking out for us, for our own good, for our life. You can trust Him. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Just a Thought,

PSS

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