Why Not to Idolize our Problems

One of the greatest commandments in the bible is to Love God with
ALL our heart, soul, mind, and strength... not with some, but all.

Not just 90%, but 100%.

But sometimes, we can get into a rut,
and when we focus our thoughts on all the negative aspects of our lives...
sometimes that negativity can eat at our Joy.

(and let's face it, all of us have something negative that has been
brewing in our minds at one time or another)

I feel that when we focus too much on whats going wrong in the world,
VS what God is doing Right, we end up idolizing...

If you look at the dictionary for the word "Idol"-
it means a person or thing that is GREATLY admired, loved, or revered.

According to Jesus's words in the Bible, that number1 thought
we need to keep our minds, hearts, and souls locked onto is the Love of God...
and his promises for us.  Thats it. ALL of our Minds, hearts, soul, Strength.

Not some of it. All of it.

So not on the problems, issues, complaints, sadness, irritations,
anger, or fears... because when we let these feelings overtake
thoughts that are pure, lovely, noble... then we tend to "idolize" the negativity,
and not count our blessings.

So, hopefully this blog will send out a reminder to all Christians,
including myself, that our minds should be focussed always on the good, and the wonderful blessings, and on God.

Coz otherwise, we end up idolizing aspects of the world and not of
Christ's Kingdom... Christians understand this spiritual concept.

Like soldiers who need to train their minds and bodies to be physically
fit for war... so we need to train our minds and hearts to be fit
to focus our thoughts on God and his goodness, each and everyday of our lives.

Because the God of Christ is GOOD, all the time. And the LOVE sent to us via his Holy Spirit goes beyond all understanding... and is Bigger than ALL your problems/issues.

Amen and Amen. :)

God bless you today!