But a fresh study of Philippians chapter four accessed God's Spirit to show me how to harness and soar on the adverse wind.
It seemed too simple to make a difference -- like God's instructions that Naaman dip seven times in the Jordan river to rid himself of leprosy (2 Kings 5).
The simple choice of praising God in the midst of concerns got worry to work for, not against, me. It reminded me that my Creator cared and was powerful to intervene when I gave the situation to Him. I started cooperating with the Master again instead of going it alone. It brought strength and a new perspective that used the resistance to climb higher. As I continued to praise, give God my concerns and expect His help, my kite steadied and climbed -- like an eagle.
I proved that worry depletes, but praise exhilarates.
Now I'm loving it as I look past what used to worry me into my Creator's eyes and experience Christ's peace.
For Your Consideration
Choose one of the following readings. Prayerfully read and listen for the Holy Spirit's revelation to you.
Philippians 4:6-8-- Replace worry with God's peace.
2 Kings 5: 1-15a-- An obstacle in executing simple instructions.
Isaiah 40: 27-31 -- All-knowing, God wants to renew us.
If you have forgotten God's power or lost sight of God's love, what renewed focus would help you mount up with wings as an eagle?
Has God given you some critical instruction that you might have dismissed as being inconsequential?
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