With media attention almost entirely focused on the latest bad news or calamity, it’s no wonder fear grows, stress levels rise, and seemingly healthy people suffer heart attacks, etc. (I’ll stop with the examples, lest I be accused of impersonating that proverbial, insulting kitchen appliance.)
Are things really as bad as they seem?
Maybe yes, but maybe no. The most important thing is to understand that current headlines, events and circumstances are completely external to YOUR – that is, you may have lost or may lose some assets as world markets adjust to the latest turmoil, but YOU (your mind, body and spirit) are not an accumulation of bills, notes, coins or otherwise. stuff. Look in the mirror. Yes, you may have used money to buy items to adorn or groom yourself, but take all of that away and there is an entity called “YOU” that exists, in the midst of everything and everything.
Years ago, my mother gave me an article by Charles Swindoll. She talked about attitude being the only thing we can really control, and controlling it positively was the only way we could find peace and contentment no matter what fear or circumstances we faced. At first I was skeptical of the attitude’s ability to be a cure-all for my problems and those described in the headlines, but I have since seen and experienced enough examples of its strength to become an advocate of the attitude.
So how do you keep the right attitude from weighing you down under the weight of the daily news, stock market reports, rumours, gossip and the like? How can you eliminate or subdue the fear that is imprisoning that entity called “YOU”? First, let’s see what it is.
A correct attitude is a state of mind that can be created using the right information, some basic training, some simple tools, and practice. The correct information to begin the transformation of your attitude is just this… You are a human being created in the image of God. As such, you have everything or have access to everything you need to achieve exactly what you were born to do. This includes overcoming challenges and obstacles that come your way. That is why “YOU” are here at this time.
The training is as close as your Bible. This inspired book is not just a collection of ancient stories, but a timeless planning guide for the fulfillment of your personal destiny. Throughout its pages, it provides strategies and numerous examples of their successful application. For example, in Mark 11:24, the Lord Jesus Christ declares, “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Earlier, when he was questioned by a dubious person, Jesus assures us of our abilities by stating, “All things are possible to him who believes.” The Lord repeatedly informs and reminds us of the power that we possess as humans if we will only hold on to it. Armed with full appreciation and complete acceptance of this fact, his attitude will receive a powerful boost.
As for the tools to adjust your attitude, they’re deceptively simple, yet amazingly powerful. They are “The Word” and your words. That is the power of the Word of God and your spoken word together. You can use the power of the spoken word to train and maintain the right attitude to weather any storm and move toward your rightful destiny. The next time you feel fearful or anxious, look in the mirror, right at the real “YOU” created by God, and say these personalized Bible quotes:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I will be strong and brave. I will not be afraid, I will not be discouraged, for the LORD my God
It will be with me wherever I go.”
In fact, you don’t have to wait until you start to panic. You can start practicing right now and continue to be ready to take control when fear hits. Get in the habit of using God’s Word as your weapon against fear, distractions, confusion, and other delusions. Say them out loud or quietly throughout the day. The more you practice, the more you will begin to feel anxiety, fear, confusion, and the like decrease.
For even more pronounced results, as you say, biblical affirmations allow an image of yourself to be created in your mind as a fearless individual living a full life. What would you be doing in a state free of fear, confusion, and anxiety? You are likely to be confident, satisfied, courageous, and productive, just as you were divinely designed to be. This is the ideal state of being where the real YOU thrives and flourishes. Most likely, you are showing love by helping others as the Lord intended. Make a note of your feelings while these images remain in your mind. Close your eyes, cross your arms and give yourself a hug. Hold on to these positive emotional and physical feelings and remind yourself of them when necessary to help combat fear and other forms of negativity when they arise.
To be effective, it is absolutely essential that you truly believe in the words you are saying, as well as the positive images and feelings they evoke. The strength of his belief is the unshakable faith that holds the key to his successful attitude transformation; it is what releases the real YOU.
Finally, to help maintain your new right attitude, to loosen the grip of fear in your life, and to activate the real YOU, you need to take action. Taking action helps root transformation. You may actively begin to plan a course of action to realize the true state of YOU or you may find that ideas begin to flow and events occur that begin to move you toward the course of action that will define the true YOU. The latter is divine intervention.
Don’t let today’s or tomorrow’s news headlines paralyze you with fear and rob you of the real YOU of divine power to be all you were created to be and to feel the peace of joy. Recognize and act on the strength you have to transform your attitude and reach your greatest height, regardless of the circumstances.
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Copyright 2008. Gillian Williams McClean, Sayings of Success.