Isn't it funny how God interrupts your best-laid plans? This morning, I had planned to send out a message but then was prompted to send this one instead. It is an excerpt from the most popular message I have ever sent. But someone must need this encouragement, so I am sending it out again. I pray it blesses you all this day!
It's found in this segment of the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the Serenity
To accept the things I cannot change
Courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference.
Very few of us are in a position to change
what's going on in the stock market. We cannot change what's going on
in the mortgage industry. We cannot change what's happening with loans.
But here is what we can change: Our personal
economy. We can
change what we choose to focus on. We can ensure that we strengthen our
physical, emotional, and spiritual resources during this crisis.
When times are darkest, this is our time to shine the brightest. We are anointed for such a time as this.
So take care of your physical health during this
time. Eat well and exercise to help you manage stress. Take time during
the day to breathe deeply and focus on the present moment, not on what
may or may not happen in the future.
Don't allow yourself to become a dumping
ground for bad news.
If there are things you can do to cut down on
your expenses, then do that. If you need to call your creditors to see if
you can work out solutions on bills you are having trouble paying, then
do that.
Focus your energy on the things you can
change. And the things you cannot change...ask God in prayer to help
you accept them and to restore peace to your mind and heart.
Here are some words to encourage you during this
economic crisis. This encouragement comes straight from the word of
God. However, the words in italics are mine, which were impressed upon
me during my prayer time. I hope they bring you some comfort.
Take time today to meditate on this word and let
God's spirit refresh and restore you so that you may be a source of
light and comfort to a hurting world.
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; - The Lord takes care of me
I shall not want. - He supplies all my needs according to His riches and glory
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; - He grants me abundant prosperity
He leads me beside the still waters. - He gives me peace that surpasses all understanding
He restores my soul; - He calms and refreshes me
He leads me in the paths of righteousness - He teaches me to live rightly according to the Law of Love because I represent Him in the world
For His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, - Though I go through trials
I will fear no evil; - I will not allow fear, worry, doubt, depression, and discouragement to rule my mind
For You are with me; - For God has promised to never to leave me nor forsake me.
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. - He protects and strengthens me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; - His goodness towards me shall be displayed to the world
You anoint my head with oil; - I shall rejoice in the Holy Spirit
My cup runs over. - He has opened his good treasure for me
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me - Goodness and mercy follows me all the days of my life because the Lord is good and merciful
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD - And I will abide in His love and have everlasting life.
Forever.
Be blessed in health, wealth, and wisdom,
Kimberly Floyd, C.W.C.
Certified Wellness Coach
Author of the 'Take Back Your Temple' eBook
www.takebackyourtemple.com/book
P.S. Don't forget - if you are anxious today, then Stop, Drop and Pray! I have some unique inspirational magnets available that will encourage you when anxiety hits. These magnets are oversized (twice as big as a typical magnet). Place them on your refrigerator or filing cabinet at work.
