We all have people in our lives who get to us at times, circumstances that are difficult, or frustrating bloopers. Each and every time, we have a choice: Fall or rise, optimist or pessimist, hope or discouragement, truth or lies.
I was reminded of this as I spoke with a friend recently. What do we do when people see differently than we do and criticize us? What do we do, when there are hopeless situations that we can't change? What about the problems that look like they'll never budge? What do we do?
I've thought about this numerous times over the last week as I lay on the couch, and I've run to the Bible for answers when my hands came up empty. Jesus made it very clear to me that humility and love are key. There is absolutely no space for self on the road to glory.
And oh, the absolute joy that comes when we pick the high road. Let me explain. If God has authorized you to walk a certain path and someone else criticizes you out of jealousy or misunderstanding, simply fix Your eyes on Jesus and keep walking. Let the rest fall. He has a destination in mind for you. If you're in the middle of pain or discouragement, do the same. God has it all figured out and you can trust Him. Keep walking with your gaze forward.
Too often, we let small things get us down: someone's opinion, a smashed plate, gossip, someone's late arrival, or our own shortcomings. Really and truly, these are tiny details in the grand picture of life. Don't let them steal your purpose or focus. You must rise on the wings of faith. Rise in prayer and praise. Rise by trusting your Creator and Saviour. He will come through and you will be able to fly above all the difficulties that Satan would love to trip you with. Fly high my friend. Your destination is heaven.
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