Don't give up...

Don't give up...discouragement wants to talk you out of the good plans God has by creating "what ifs" in your mind, the undesired situations-the things you can't control. Anxious thoughts get up with you in the morning-taking shape and form inside your mind- before you know it, you've already lived weeks in a bad situation and you're still standing at your kitchen counter drinking a cup of coffee. Entertaining the potential "what ifs" deafens your ability to hear the Holy Spirit-He's trying to give you direction and comfort, but you can't hear Him for the blaring noise of "what ifs." Immediately stop these thoughts with God's truths-renew your mind with His Word...God's peace guards my mind and heart, He has good plans for me, I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me, I am complete in Christ, where the Spirit of the Lord is-there is freedom. These aren't just words-they are God's Words; His promises that stand forever...and they are power! Don't give up, renew your mind...God's got good plans for you!  (Gal 6:9, Phil 4:7, Jer 29:11, Col 2:10, 2 Cor 3:17, Isa 40:8) 1/31/13CIFL-LMM