Staying Positive

It's not easy staying positive.

It's not easy to look beyond what we see and feel right now.

I went to church today and the lyrics in the song Nothing is Impossible (by planetshakers) hit home... it said..

I'm not gonna live by what I see...

I'm not gonna live by what I feel...

That's exactly what we should speak over ourselves when things are so impossible in the body or in the present.. We need to speak against negative thoughts and feelings.. and stay in the presence of God..

It is not at all easy.. and we have to remind ourselves that it is not through our own efforts that we are able to attain peace or positivity lest we feel completely frustrated.

It is only in God's presence where we can find that "inner peace".

And for those who resist alot or have a whole lot of drama (like myself.. hehe), it doesn't happen overnight.. we have to consistently seek God, thirst for God and reach out to God.. it is an unending learning process on how to stay in His presence and each lesson just gets better and better every time.

I was searching through the internet on devotions about Luke 6:45 "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks" and I chanced upon a page that has this prayer in the end.. which I copied and posted in my wall... I believe God wouldn't mind me copying the prayer that reached out to me.. and just might reach out to others.. :)

Here it is:

And here is a prayer I'd like to pray over myself.. Father I choose to put away all thoughts, words and deeds against others. I only listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd and not the lies and ramblings of the enemy. When I behold the face of the Lord my focus is not distracted. The words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart become more acceptable with each passing day. The attitudes of my heart, which form my words, are submitted to the King of Kings. I have the mind of Christ and hold the thoughts and intents of His heart. Therefore, my words match up and come into agreement with His words. I take every contrary thought captive to the obedience of Christ. I surrender every word of my mouth to the scrutiny of the gospel. I am one who releases life and not death with my words. In Jesus Name, Amen

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And for those of you who are interested in the full lyrics of the song Nothing is Impossible by Planetshakers.. here it is..

Through You I can do anything
I can do all things
'Cause it's You who gives me strength
Nothing is impossible
Through You blind eyes are open
Strongholds are broken
I am living by faith
Nothing is impossible
I'm not gonna live by what I see
I'm not gonna live by what I feel
Deep down I know that You're here with me
And I know that You can do anything
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe in you