This is the name of a radio program that I try to listen to each day. It comes on FLN at 12:30, and also on the Q at 1:00, so if I tune in late to the first one, I can catch the beginning as soon as it begins. Backwards, I know, but it works. Today the teacher, Chip Ingram, started a new series...about perspective. And it drove home just what a negative pessimist I am. And a lot of that has to do with where my focus is. He taught from the opening chapter of Philippians, which Paul wrote while in prison. He walked us verse by verse to show us how Paul responded to his circumstance - with an upward focus, an outward focus, and a forward focus. Needless to say, Paul wasn't focusing on his circumstances. Which I am so very good at doing.
I want to have a right perspective, which I think is probably one of the things that God is trying to teach my right now. I do so wish that the transformation was quicker though. I mean, I hear so much about how God can do a quick work, and I've even had it prayed over me [see-I'm even taking too long for other people].
Of course, how do we learn this - but by trials and aggravating circumstances{tribulations}!! BUT, according to Romans 5:3-5 "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."
Ha! Yes! How's that for perspective! I should tac these verses somewhere so that I can see them more often!
I want to have a right perspective, which I think is probably one of the things that God is trying to teach my right now. I do so wish that the transformation was quicker though. I mean, I hear so much about how God can do a quick work, and I've even had it prayed over me [see-I'm even taking too long for other people].
Of course, how do we learn this - but by trials and aggravating circumstances{tribulations}!! BUT, according to Romans 5:3-5 "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."
Ha! Yes! How's that for perspective! I should tac these verses somewhere so that I can see them more often!
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And uhm, I can be kind of irritating sometimes. That's why I said that. I don't know what it is I do exactly, but I exasperate people.
Jean-Luc - - - It all depends on how you look at it!!! LOL!
And I looked the verses up. I might have to post them right along side the verses from Romans...either that or get a lot better at memorizing!!!!
Thanks for adding to it all. That's a serious and heartfelt thanks, not one bit sarcastic. :)
When my counselor told me to read James, he said what you said, "It's practical" Or something like that.
Ok, enough picking on myself.
U didn't depress me any more Rob. It was helpful, and also echoes what I heard on the radio today {which I might get around to porting later} {I listened to Part 2!}
Thanks.
Stop taking so much notice of the negative effects of your actions (although don't ignore it either) and take more notice of the good effects. Like when you told Mr. Controlling and our dear sister to sit with the rest of us instead of on the other side of the room. They came and sat down, and she was not seperated from us. By the way, I think she enjoyed it. That was a good effect of your actions. As for Mr. Controlling, I don't care if he was irritated or exasperated. He has it coming to him because he sows it, and we all know that you reap what you sow.
Anyway, you effect people in good ways in this life. Take notice.