Stifle the Destroyer and Enable the Power

Every thought that goes through our mind must be scrutinized and dealt with (2 Cor.10:5). Our life depends on it! Most of my Christian life I have been strong in faith and rather postitive about the future, always thinking that in Christ, everything will be wonderful! Well, it's not at times. In this world we will encounter tribulation >Jn 16:33. But, we will be seated with Christ in Heaven IF we overcome in this world>Rev.3:21. Included in our tribulations are hurtful people, disillusionment, and disappointment. But God has made a way for us to walk in love and trust without the worry of being taken advantage of. We are assured of blessing, deliverance, and victory! Fear is not based on fact >God's promises, but on anticipation of an ultimate negative outcome. This perspective is rooted in mistrusting God. On the contrary, faith in God says that He will take care of us. Now watch out! Fearful thoughts tend to proliferate. They reproduce themselves and before long they are invading our lives by stealing our peace. They adversely affect our decisions and esp. our relationship with God and others. 1 Cor.13:7 & 1 Jn.4:18 says, "God's perfect love casts out ALL fear." A spirit of fear isn't of God, BUT He gives us POWER to overcome. He gives us LOVE pervading every area of our lives. And He gives us a SOUND MIND so we won't go insane>(2 Tim. 1:7). I have decided (again for the approx. 100th time) that it is not foolish to trust God! He is well aware of every motive, action, and intention we all have. He is involved in every detail of our lives. (That is IF we want Him to be and IF we obey Him.) It is not stupid to trust God and walk in love. On the contrary, it is wise. Don't be thrown off by disenchantment. Life happens! God is challenging me to live in a deeper level of His love and trust. Therefore I am becoming wiser. Wisdom says to do things God's way and He will care for you. It says relax, don't worry, be happy, God's in control! Wisdom says to go to God, hear from Him, obey Him and He will work it all out for your good and His glory. Rom. 8:27-28 says that the Holy Spirit searches hearts, intercedes for us, and we should be assured that God is working all things together in His plans for good to and for those who love Him and are called according to His design and purpose. When we depend on Him, He always comes through! But, don't forget>LOVE is the enabler. Enable Him to work on your behalf. He will!