Its time to quit DWELLING ON THE PAST!! Maintaining a thankful heart is the best remedy for escaping the grip of self-pity! The Bible commands us to be thankful in ALL things, both the past AND the present! 

The sin of comparison is easy to fall in to in the modern world of social media. The sin of comparison will drag you down into this "swamp of self-pity" will hinder you from making any progress in life! 

 With the help of the Lord you can climb out of this self-centered swamp, the "swamp of self pity!"

There are promises in God's word that we can turn to in times of trouble, anxiety or any other uncertainty! Psalm 27:5 says, "For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock." This was written by King David, a man who saw many troubles and physical danger. Take this promise from the Bible and claim it for yourself and your family and receive true "security" from the Lord! 

"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us reveals the fragrance of the knowledge of Him in every place." 2 Corinthians 2:14 NASB 

The Lord spoke to me that 2021 would be a year of TRIUMPH for those who would closely follow His lead and refuse to react hastily to circumstances happening around them. To be victorious in 2021 you must swim against the tide of natural human responses to shocking events which will be taking place in the earth. Prepare yourself to respond “super-naturally,” allowing God’s nature to work in and through you this year!

The Bible clearly states that the marker of whether or not someone is a disciple, a true follower of Christ, is how they demonstrate love for others. God is love, the Bible says, and we are called to be imitators of God. In these times of harsh rhetoric and much social and political rhetoric, make it your aim to show love, not just in words, but in deeds and actions!

Many of us attempt to be self-reliant, but at some point we will find ourselves at the "end of our rope," confronted with a situation that we can't deal with in our own strength or resources. Being self-sufficient is a noble intention, but God wants us to always rely on Him, not on ourselves. Jesus came into this world to remove the burden of self-reliance from us! This Christmas season, remember why Jesus was born, so that you wouldn't have to "make it all happen" all on your own - what a relief!!! 

Often we humans have a propensity to make snap judgements concerning people or events, often incorrectly. In our limitations we do not know the full picture or God's intentions. We need to trust the leading of the Holy Spirit over our own perception. We must allow time for God's purpose to be fulfilled and refrain from human judgement "before the time!" 

We have a promise in the Word of God that when hard times come, God will be our deliverer! It doesn't say that we will never experience difficult seasons, but Bible does show us that God will protect us, keep us and bring us through with a testimony of God's goodness! 

At some point the Lord may lead you to the often difficult step of breaking away from what is familiar into a life-changing opportunity. He has your best interest in mind! If you are feeling that pull in the spirit to new things, don't resist it - remember, your heavenly father has good things in store for those who will follow His leading!