TROUBLES....do difficult times in our lives have a purpose?
When a client asks for help with a difficult life situation there is so much our TriVita Coach can offer. Let's start by looking at things differently so things look different.
Why not give this particular difficulty a nickname? A funny nickname. So each time you think about what's going on, you actually smile instead of getting upset. Remember you have a nervous system that doesn't know if your thoughts are real or not. If you think stressful thoughts, your nervous system sends out messages of ALARM!! An Alarm affects your wellness right down to the cellular level. If you think positive, powerful, thoughts your nervous system is sailing along, happy as a clam. I think clams are happy. At least that's what I've heard. The point being instead of worrying and using precious time being distraught, let's address our problems DIFFERENTLY. CONCENTRATING ON FEELING, THINKING AND CHOOSING TO BE HAPPY.
Suppose this ISSUE is a person at work. Her name is Sally but you find a really funny name for her. So when you have to deal with Sally the funny name you gave her takes the edge off now its time to figure out why Sally is in your life. We know there is nothing random in the universe, so we have to figure out through prayer and some insightful wellness journaling...why Sally is in your life? How to deal with Sally. Or if it's time to move on and leave Sally behind. We want a healthy solution.
Remember, your thoughts determine what your cells are doing inside you. Healthy cells and a strong immune system means you are dealing successfully! Sally will not get the best of you. Life can be very tough. Life can change on a dime. We must learn how to deal with the hard stuff successfully. God has prepared teachings for you to help you and guide you.
What does Scripture teach us about difficult times? #1. PRAYER! PRAYER! PRAYER! Jesus taught us how to pray with Thanksgiving: Philippians 4:6 DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING BUT IN EVERY SITUATION BY PRAYER AND WITH THANKSGIVING PRESENT YOUR REQUEST TO GOD.
Then what? We are praying but our minds are going nuts worrying! #2. Philippians 4:7 THE PEACE OF GOD WHICH PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS. This passage says to hold on to the peace Jesus left for you. Romans 8:28 AND WE KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD TO THEM THAT LOVE GOD, TO THEM WHO ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE.
What am I saying? I'm saying you tell God about Sally, you tell him the cruel things she does to hurt you. Then you thank God for all the gifts God has given you. Your health, your home, a car, a job the list is endless of all that God has given you. You even thank God for Sally. Why? How?
Here's where faith and prayer come in. #3. Start praying THE SOLUTION like it has already happened. Thank God for His Divine Intervention. Believing. Trusting. LET FAITH BE BIGGER THAN FEAR. LET FAITH DESTROY FEAR!
Fear is imagined outcomes that you dread. The key word is FEAR IS YOUR IMAGINATION. Only IDEAS. Once you become armed with prayer and faith and you practice these new tools as daily habits you will experience a shift in your thinking.
You will go from fear thinking to the peace of FAITH & HOPE! Peace will replace worry. GOD IS POWERFUL IN HELPING YOU. But, first, you must make the effort to change how you view your difficulties and make positive habit change. YOU CAN DO IT!
The JESUS CALLING book is a great resource for learning scripture. Scripture can become your SUPER STRENGTH MANTRA - I can do all things thru God! You will literally feel a physical and emotional shift. Imagine
Start a Wellness Journal and make it a daily habit to talk to God through your writing. Ask God to inspire your thoughts with His Solutions. It's all about little steps adding up to HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Philippians 4:13 I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENS ME. & Mark 10:27 AND JESUS LOOKING UPON THEM SAITH, WITH MEN IT IS IMPOSSIBLE, BUT NOT WITH GOD FOR WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
Our problems be they people, family situations, our own sin and failings, the list is endless. Problems will always be part of our lives. This is a guarantee. JOHN 16:33 IN THE WORLD YE SHALL HAVE TRIBULATIONS
Remember, the problem IS FOR US. Stay positive and ready to dig deep and figure out a plan. You are THE TEMPLE OF GOD. inside your cells lies a spark called THE HOLY SPIRIT. Live joyfully even while you are facing difficulties, knowing God is on your side, God is with you, holding your right hand. Psalm 16 GOD IS HOLDING MY RIGHT HAND. Romans 8:31 IF GOD BE FOR US WHO IS AGAINST US?
Stay in PRAYER. Give GRATITUDE putting emphasis on all the blessings you enjoy daily, give your problems to God, Trusting and BELIEVING GOD WORKS MIRACLES EVERY SECOND OF EVERYDAY. Keep a Wellness Journal and write down your worries and the solutions that come to mind. Give yourself space and time to work on an Action Plan.
If we view our problems as opportunities to find something within ourselves that never would have been revealed, we can improve our health, be a beacon of light for others, live a happier life. Take Action! That's your job. PRAY PRAY PRAY!!! Then, let God do the rest.
I recommend you start each day with the JESUS CALLING BOOK. It's a great avenue to learn Scripture! And as always ?IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES!