We live in times nowadays where life is fast paced, frantic and indeed most often demanding and so the “enemy” can emanate in various different forms: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, illness and fear, to mention just a few! So becoming a “victim” can happen quite suddenly without one even realising it. It only takes a moment for a life changing event to occur. A person may be “overcome with stress” or “overcome with grief” or “overcome with anger” and so on which can be quite normal but if it goes on too long it may not be healthy for you. We are instead to endeavour “to” overcome these emotions rather than “be” overcome by them.
At times changing ones approach in tackling troubles can also help greatly. By getting to the root of it all you will get a better indication and perspective of what is realistically going on in your life. Make a list of everything you are trying to overcome; this will give you an idea of where the worries truly lie and what stance you should take with them. It certainly doesn’t take much effort these days to become overwhelmed! Putting problems into an order of priority could shed some light on what appears to be dismal and vexing and what is manageable and easily resolved. Quite often a crisis can be the product of other people’s quirks and qualms! Do an honest evaluation of your immediate concerns of what’s causing you grief and if they aren’t your own hassles then dismiss them asap! Try regaining control of your situation as fast as possible by effectively mastering and eradicating as many glitches as you can with an optimistic outlook. There are some problems that can be dissolved quite easily when watered with a mega-dose dose of strong character, firm decisions and an extra helping of attitude! I have often found that the smaller irritations supersede the bigger ones – so work on those first. Kick out the little nasties and you might find yourself saying “what was all that fuss about?!” Use Dr Seuss’ advice “I’ve bought a big bat, I’m all ready, you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”
Strive to “overcome” so you can freely enjoy all the lovely things life has to offer. I often hear people say “I just hate myself” – how sad are those words? It’s time “to overcome” this negative self-assessment as well – an inner spring clean is what you need in order to create a new you. Dust off the cobwebs of dreary and bleak and let your natural beauty shine through! Charles Spurgeon said this “If you are renewed by grace, and were to meet your old self, I am sure you would be very anxious to get out of his company.” This is a wonderful quote to memorise because quite often the only company we have is our own and I just bet you have a chatty conversation all alone – I know I do! Nothing wrong with talking to yourself, it can be an excellent way to hear out loud what you are thinking – almost like a verbal Facebook status! Always remember, you are so much stronger than you realise.
Write the following verse on your heart: “Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world” 1 John 4:4. You want to “overcome” as much as possible as quickly as possible so you can enjoy a fruitful life of sheer happiness. If you aren’t in a frame of mind to see past the obstacles, do speak to someone who can give you that uplifting boost, find a mentor who can help you, or seek the wise advice from a trustworthy pal, perhaps have someone pray with you – do whatever it takes to get your pendulum of joy swinging again!
May God bless you all with His unending grace, peace and love; have a super weekend, love Avy xxx
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