Galatians 6: 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
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Disturbed by another heinous act of violence I ran through many emotions and thoughts this morning. “Why did another shooter take so many lives?” was the first thought on my mind. Then I immediately tried to figure out who to blame. What a tragedy! Can’t we ever just live peaceful lives?
- When I think other people will bring me peace I am highly mistaken.
- When I blame others for stealing my peace I am highly mistaken.
- When I believe circumstances are too bleak to ever have peace I am highly mistaken.
There are many tragic situations that happen on a daily basis. In fact it seems more like they are happening each hour! BUT GOD doesn’t want me to be shaken by tragedy rather focus on triumph!
- When I encourage someone I overcome tragedy.
- When I choose to praise GOD instead of venting frustration I overcome tragedy.
- When I place blame in the grave and uphold the ways of the SPIRIT I overcome tragedy.
I could point to others and say “look at this sick society” or I can say “how can I lift someone up today?” I believe it’s obvious which one GOD wants me to do. GOD wants me to exclaim the GREAT NEWS about HIS SON who went through tragedy and became triumphant.
- Are you feeling defeated?
- Do you blame others for your situation?
- Do you blame others for the direction the nation or the world is headed?
- Can you take today’s tragedy and become triumphant?
- Won’t you encourage someone today and defeat tragedy?
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