Tag: God

Thanks For Determination

Well, the results were far worse than I was expecting
Major action is needed immediately
Or other negative things will start happening
It’s going to be a long hard road to improving
But I can’t sit here and start worrying
I feel like fighting, got a new boost of energy
Lord, thanks for determination to beat this thing

Years ago, I beat this problem before
And thought it was still under control
So not using my best judgement
I did things that I shouldn’t have
And let the effects go unchecked
A decision I regret,
So, thanks for determination to get it correct

I’m determined to get back the old me
Or at least an improvement of what’s currently
Thank you Lord for leading me to think on a new strategy
Getting my chart ready
Going track my progress daily
Starting tomorrow bright and early
As I can do all thing through Christ that strengthens me.

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:13
Background

I thought I had beat this problem for good. But it has sneaked up on me again and this time it is worse than before. Granted my habits of not keeping it in check contributed to it coming back. But I am more determined than ever to get back in good condition. One of the things that keep me going is knowing that I conquered this problem before. I’m very motivated to win again. It’s harder now because I’m much older but I got to still believe I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Diffuse The Situation

It’s tense observing the tempers flare to a high degree
Too dangerous to intervene
Strangers to me, but to themselves friends and family
Not sure what best course of action should be
Just pray it will end quickly

All I think about is why the escalation
Knowing the consequences can be total devastation
Don’t want to read the results in the papers
But from my observation
The members are trying to diffuse the situation

After minutes of intense and fearful waiting
And praying, assessing and debating
Whether to seek intervention professionally
Finally
The members were able to make the confrontation cease
So what could have in a split second became a tragedy
From something that seemed so petty
Was able to end peacefully
Thank you Jesus.

Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 3:16-28
Background
Tough decisions. We all have to make them at one point in life. It is an especially tough decision when looking at a fast escalating, potentially dangerous situation among folk who are strangers to you, but are family and friends amongst themselves. You need a wise, fast decision on whether to call authorities. Solomon wanted wisdom from the Lord more than anything else as he wanted to make good judgement in ruling and dealing with the people. Good judgement is essential in everyday life. For example, sometimes we have to make split second decisions when driving a car on a highway as the wrong decision can have devastating results. The good news is that God can answer prayers in split seconds and will always lead us to the right decision. Thank you Lord for always being on time in critical situations.

Still Reasons To Give God Praise

I was able to go to church and get in my praise
But I can’t do anything else I planned today
The body won’t cooperate
I now understand the Scriptures in James (4:14)
Do what you can each day
As you don’t know what tomorrow will bring your way

But I won’t complain
There’s still reasons to give praise
I’m not in such shape that at home I can’t stay
I got a comfortable bed in which to lay
Got the juice and meds I need to take
So I’m really OK
I’ll just rest and pray
That I’ll feel better the next day

I’ve experienced in life
That even in dark moments, there’s something bright
It can be hard to see, but when you look carefully
And consider that worse it could be
There’s still reasons to give God thanks and praise.

Scripture Reference 1 Timothy 5:18
Background

Even when something bad happens, usually something good can be found in the bad, and that makes a reason to give God thanks. For example, you may be sick, but thank God for a bed to rest in or loving people to help you and to comfort you. You may not have a job, but thank God He is still housing and feeding you. Even when something bad happens all of a sudden, God can bring something good along with it. I remember just as soon as I fell off a bike, some stranger came walking down the street to help me get up. Things can always be worse, so I learned in everything to give God thanks.