Those of you who have read my posts for some time know that every now and again I share something from an excellent devotional resource that I use, the UCB Word for Today, written by Bob & Debby Gass.
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Even if you don’t get on with daily devotional books (for a long time I didn’t!), you can read it as a straight forward book, or dip into it from time to time (as I started out doing). Before you know it, I’m sure you’ll become a fan (as I have!).
The following is an extract from last month, which I feel led to share with you all.
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MIND-SETS ARE patterns whereby your mind automatically operates a certain way. That means you can set yourself up for misery by reacting to the same people and circumstances in the same way, and expecting different results.
Maybe you are saying:
‘After all these years I thought he’d change…’
‘No matter how hard I try, my family doesn’t appreciate me…’
‘How come I’m the only one who makes an effort to stay in touch?’
It’s easy to blame your problems on others.
‘Look what he’s doing.’
‘Look how long I’ve waited.’
‘Why doesn’t she call?’
We think the answer lies in getting the other person to do what we want, but that kind of thinking is self-defeating; it gives control to others.
Your happiness isn’t determined by other people, even though you’ve convinced yourself it is.
An experienced counsellor writes:
‘If you don’t like the same results… try pushing a different button. Look at your relationships. Is there a situation that’s going downhill despite your best efforts? Are you waiting for something to change, instead of doing something different? Stop pushing the same button, and ask God for clarity to see the situation honestly and to act with wisdom and responsibility.’
You’re not a victim of circumstances; you don’t have to stay stuck or keep going in circles.
Paul says, ‘Put off… your former conduct… and be renewed in the spirit of your mind.’
The word for you today is: you can change!
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Reblogged this on Purpose-driven achiever and commented:
Purpose-driven believers, on your way towards success, whilst pursuing your destiny I’m sure you will encounter difficulties and disappointments.
I don’t know how you currently deal with such events but if you find yourself going round and round in circles without experiencing the change you crave, then this post may be pertinent.
The following is a post re-blogged from my other site – Women of Warfare!
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