Winston Churchill once said, “You have enemies? Good. That means that you’ve stood up for something sometime in your life.” There are times in our lives when we have to stand up for something. If you never stand for something you will fall for anything. We must submit our feelings and emotions to God’s authority. If we do not, we will be moved by every philosophy that comes down the pike. As Christians, we have been bullied long enough by the social media. We have been bullied to be silent and to sit on the sidelines when it comes to important issues. If we dare to speak up the media will bad mouth us and paint us to look like fools. We have to be strong and stand up for God’s Word. We cannot be so concerned about what others think of us or whether or not they like us. We can no longer hide our faith. We are called to let our light shine so that the whole world can see it.

If we are to please God with our lives then let us be His friend. Being friends with the world is to be God’s enemy. Truth is good news every time. What is popular is not always right, and what is right is not always popular.

Just a Thought,

PSS

Legacychurch.com

Sometimes in life we overlook physical or personal things. When we do not immediately deal with them time continues on, and we become oblivious to their presence in our lives. They are still there. We just do not see them anymore, or we got accustomed to seeing them. These are called scotomas. They are figurative blind spots in a person’s awareness. They should not be there, but because of familiarity they seem to “disappear”. A blind spot is developed over time. For example, you see something out of place and say, “I’ll fix it later,” then days go by until eventually it no longer looks out of place. When reminded of it, you will probably say something like, “Oh, I forgot about that,” or “I didn’t even notice that”. Scotomas in our life, spiritual or otherwise, can be very dangerous. Let me encourage you today to do a self-evaluation. If you have areas in your life that you have allowed to become spiritual blind spots, like complaining, nagging or another behavior that has become destructive, you should start asking God for “corrective lenses”.  Make adjustments in your life that will help you be better. All of us need check-ups from time to time!

Just A Thought,

PSS

Legacychurch.com

A value is something you stand for. Without values we tend to do just about anything to get what we want. If we do not understand the importance of having values we may steal, lie or cheat to gain an advantage. Values work as an umpire for your decisions. If I understand that lying to someone shows lack of respect, and one of my values is to show others respect and kindness, then my values will help me to be honest. The same goes for stealing. Stealing shows a total disregard for another person’s property and what they have worked for.

Understanding and developing values that lead and guide your life is important. They will help you do the right thing even if you are afraid or fearful. Fear is a powerful motivator and can lead us to do things we would not normally do. Knowing your core values will help in the decision making process. What do you value? What is at your core? One of my values is to treat people with kindness and respect. Even if I am mad or angry with someone I always go back to my core beliefs so I respond appropriately. My values help shape my attitude and influence how I respond in certain situations.

Just A Thought,

PSS

Legacychurch.com

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

Legacychurch.com

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

Legacychurch.com