Some Things Never Happen
You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11
Many times we get upset about things that never happen. Satan likes to get us anxious about things that are not even real problems. Jesus said, " The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)" (John 10:10)
The Bible says that the kingdom of God is internal righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost
Romans 14:17 For God's Kingdom is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of the righteousness, peace and joy which the Holy Spirit gives.
When we make Jesus Lord of our heart, we have joy in our lives. Satan has no right to steal from you today, so enjoy the good life that Jesus paid for you to have.
Love Yourself
Keep out of debt and owe no man anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor (who practices loving others) has fulfilled the Law (relating to one's fellowmen, meeting all its requirements). Romans 13:8
Jesus said, "Love your neighbor as yourself"
Matthew 22:39 The second most important commandment is like it :'Love your neighbour as you love yourself.'
So we need a healthy respect for ourself if we want to enjoy our relationships with other people. If we don't have a balanced love for ourselves, it is difficult to love others. Life is no fun if we can't enjoy other people, because they are everywhere we go!
Sometimes it is difficult to get along with people because they seem so different from us, but it is our differences that make us need one another. God designed us to need each other's friendships and talents. Do something nice for someone today. Let someone know that you appreciate him or her.
Get Along with Others
But the meek (in the end) shall inherit the earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Psalm 37:11
We can learn to get along with people. It is especially important to learn to get along with our immediate family members and coworkers. There are many informative books about personality differences to help us understand why people feel and act the way they do. Understanding helps to smooth over strained relationships.
People make decisions differently. Some give an immediate answer, while others want time to think about things first. Try to understand the people you will see today. Ask God to show you ways to get along with them. He will give you favor as you trust in Him.
Positive Change
Bear (endure, carry) one another's burdens and troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfill and observe perfectly the law of Christ (the Messiah) and complete what is lacking (in your obedience to it). Galatians 6:2
Our happiness and joy are not dependent on wheter or not other people do what we want them to do. We may never be able to influence anyone else to do what we think is right. But with God's help, we can change ourselves to bring about the results we want in life.
I have discovered that if I changed in a positive way, and if it is a permanent and stable change, it almost always provokes change in the people around me. if you want your life to be different, ask God to show you how you need to change. Accept others for who they are, and see how God works in you to complete your joy.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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