I go to church weekly to praise God with other believers. I go to church to feel good and get my head in the right mindset, again. I go because I NEED to hear the message and soak in the music. Going to church once a week isn’t the cure for all of my negative thoughts though.
Sometimes the negative thoughts are not even my own. Listening to others speak can turn my way of thinking in a negative direction before I even know what hit me. The thing I need to remember is that other’s comments, opinions, beliefs, etc. are NOT my thoughts. I can choose to allow their voices to infiltrate my mind and take over or I can appreciate their opinions while standing firm in my own thoughts…hopefully positive ones. I REALLY TRY. Reading my devotional and Bible daily help me tremendously too.
It is NOT my job to make others believe what I believe. And it is NOT your job to make me believe what you believe. I do not need to explain myself to anyone, nor do you. It is NOT my job to judge. It is NOT your job to judge. HOW CAN WE JUDGE ANOTHER SINNER??? WE ARE ALL SINNERS!!! That is God’s job, not ours.
I will do my best. You will do your best. And together we will keep moving forward. We are all the SAME. And we are all learning as we go. Pointing out my own weaknesses rather than the weaknesses of others is how I become strong.
Be gentle with one another, not judging. For you will be judged too.
Blessings,
Stacey ~ iamalive
It is difficult for us to realize we are all different and my thought is just my thought in millions; I maybe right for myself but others.
I would like to suggest you to read or hear his stories.
http://www.wisdompubs.org/book/freedom-anger
Exactly. We are each on our own unique journey in life. I clicked the link…I will check it out.