Stop Complaining and Make a Decision

"Therefore we are not discouraged. On the contrary, while our outer being wastes away, the inner self is renewed from day to day." - 2nd Corinthians 4:16

When you choose to walk with Jesus, you begin to notice how perfect God's timing is for everything. At the right time, God will answer your prayers and bring you relief from a certain problem in your life, but there will always be another around the corner. So what are we to do? Live in mourning always? The answer is to stop complaining. Stop feeling bad for yourself because there is always someone worse off and because in this life we will never ever be 100% happy anyway. When you trust in God, stop focusing on the negative and instead let this new hope work in you, your whole demeanor will change. What goes on around you doesn't matter because the Almighty will be working inside of you, to give you hope, patience, and understanding…and all this will make your outlook on the obstacles in front of you so much brighter. The second you give in to feeling discouraged, that's when you give up on your hope and you're only hurting yourself.

I've had something bothering me for so long and each day I tell God that I'm putting myself in His hands and that I will be joyful because I know He's taking care of me and consoling my soul. That's a decision I make each day to let my heart be filled with God instead of my doubts and sadness. Is it hard to do? Yes. Do I struggle to follow through? Of course! But I'll tell you this, I'm telling you to do this because I've perservered and each day God is making me stronger! If you choose today to tell God "I will not be discouraged because I know You are working in me to get me through this, and instead I will smile and give You thanks," you will begin to feel this joy you yearn for. Make this decision today!

Today's Prayer:
Lord, I know You didn't create me to go around depressed and conquered by each problem or unpleasant situation that comes my way, but You have created me as Your child so that I may come out victorious in all things, showing Your power in all I do. Help me to follow through on my decision to chose to be happy and let You work in me instead of letting life get the best of me. In Your Name we pray, Amen.