Set your Mind on Victory
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. - Colossians 3:2
Beloved, learn to focus on the bright side of life. Don't see what the enemy is doing, focus on what God is doing to recognize the opportunities that God is creating for you. Two men were sent to a country to see the opportunity to sell shoes there. One of them said; 'They don't wear shoes there. So, no need to ship in shoes'. The other man said; 'They don't wear shoes here. So, send me a shipload of shoes'. It is what you see about life that becomes your experience. Make up your mind to enjoy your life; don't wait for things to change.
Set your heart on the good things that God is doing. Don't go out expecting problems. On the sand of history are thousands of men who have refused to go, and in not going, they died, because when you stop going, you will start dying. Therefore, be enthusiastic, set your mind on victory. Enlarge your vision and refuse to give up on your dreams. The bible says that David encouraged himself when circumstances looked so bleak.
There are times in life that no one is there to encourage you but you must encourage yourself in the Lord. Commit to celebrating. You must stand your ground. Don't lose the ground that God has given you. Anything you cannot confront, you cannot conquer. So, confront your issues. Your story will succeed.
Thanksgiving can be a sacrifice. Everybody can sing when things are working. But when you have not seen the outcome, your praises become a sacrifice. Jonah was already praising God in the belly of a fish. He prophesied his deliverance then God commanded the fish to vomit him. So, praise God amidst difficulties and the situation will turn around for your good. Sing in your midnight. Midnight represents a season of pain, troubles, and opposition. Paul and Silas sang when their backs were bleeding for doing the will of God. So, learn to turn the place of struggle and defeat into a place of thanksgiving. You can activate God's power through praises and turn the place of defeat into a place of victory.
Prayer: Poverty rules where opportunities are not discovered; so oh Lord, open my eyes to see opportunity. I receive insight to see the treasures of darkness and let every lost grounds in my life experience restoration In Jesus Name.
Further Reading: 1 Samuel 30:6; Psalm 107:22; Jonah 2:8-10; Acts 16:22-27
One-year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Kings 18:13-19:37; Acts 21:1-17; Psalm 149:1-9; Proverbs 18:8
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Date: Sun 13th - Sun 20th August, 2023
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