We continue our series today looking at such a time as this. Today I want us to focus on how to have the right mentality to really take hold of this time. So much of our lives is wasted on the negative mindset that we really loss direction in what needs to be done for God. I want to share three areas of our lives that will help us today take hold of this time.
Right Spirit
- Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
- Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
- Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.
- Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in the heart of a man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.
- Proverbs 12:18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health.
- Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Right Attitude
- Philippians 2: 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. 14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe .
Right Mind
- Philippians 4: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
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