Keep Pressing On
Philippians 3:14 NAS
When the bottom falls out what should you do? Blame somebody else? That only makes you bitter.
Wallow in self-pity? That only paralyses you and alienates those around you. When David returned
from battle and found his home burned to the ground and his family taken prisoner, he cried until
he'd no tears left to cry. But then we read, "David strengthened himself in the Lord his God"
( 1 Samuel 30:6 NAS). That's it! You've got to learn how to get alone and give yourself a good talking to!
You've got to learn how to pray for yourself and quote God's promises to yourself. Here's one worth
quoting: "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" ( Psalm 30:5). Did you get
that? Joy is coming! Help is on the way! You must learn how to rise up and say, "What does not
destroy me will only make me stronger. No day lasts forever. This too shall pass. In the meantime I'll
let it drive me closer to God." Come on - start talking to yourself! Your weakness can be the
discovery point for strengths you never knew you had. The biggest battles produce the biggest
victories. When Joseph recalled the worst time of his life he said, "God turned into good what you
meant for evil" ( Genesis 50:20 TLB). Others don't control your destiny, God does, and He's not like
others! You'll come out of this a better person. Look beyond the pain and you'll find perspective. The
word for you today is - "regroup, refocus, and keep pressing on!
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