Mother Theresa once said: "I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there."
It seems we are wired to think black and white(that's why we need to constantly be renewing our mind, Romans 12:2). We think if we value one thing we then equally value the opposite. Sure at times this is true but what power does holding the opposite stand for God's grace, mercy, prosperity, peace and forgiveness? Or in other words... If we are always stating what we are against how on earth are people (even our own heart) going to know what we are for?
Personal Examples:
1) Focusing to much on fear and not on God perfect love. (1 John 4:18)
2) Focusing on anxiety and not God's peace. (Philippians 4:6-7)
3) Focusing on the changing others instead of experiencing the joy of encouragement.
(2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
4) Focusing on not looking materialistic instead of Christ's riches. ( Philippians 4:19)
5) Focusing too much on our own words/making points instead of owning God's words of kindness.
(Philippians 4:13)
My goal is to start sharing with other God's goodness and not Satan wrath over my life. I want to have more self-control over sharing what I am for and not always what I am against...
people know the negative, they live in the negative but change always comes when we let go of the negative and know God is rejoicing in us always so we should follow his example...p.s. we think being positive is not being humble.
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