We can't always choose what happens to us but we can choose our response. This is easier said than done I realise. There will be negative situations which occur in our life and we may feel badly upset and choose to remain in a place of bitterness. Every pain we have takes time to heal however we can't live in the place of pain permanently.
I look at Paul and Silas who were thrown in Jail for preaching the gospel. Although they were in chains, they chose to sing songs of praise in the night. There was an earthquake and the chains released all of the prisoners. When we choose the right response of praise whilst still in our chains and in our own place of restriction, we begin to shake something in the heart of our situation which will cause a massive shift in our current state. The enemy can't do anything to upset a Christian who is determined to praise God no matter what. What is our response to our current situation? While I am writing this it is 2.08am and I have a baby who won't sleep tonight, although she is nearly there! I am choosing to thank God for the gift of family and I know this is just a season- do I always have such a positive attitude? In a word, no. We have to choose our response by intention. Tonight I decide to choose to be happy, even though extremely tired!
In Psalm 84 we read some beautiful words about God's people on pilgrimage. It says in verse 4 that those who dwell in God's house are blessed and they continually praise him. There is so much in this Psalm that I will write a blog post on it sometime, however, keep praising, even in the dark valley! It will soon be dawn.
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