CHANGE YOUR STORY WITH KIRSTIN LEIGH Stand Strong Through the Storms BY KIRSTIN LEIGH
When you pass through the deep, stormy sea, you can count on me to be there with you. When you pass through raging rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through persecution like fiery flames, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you. (Isaiah 43:2 TPT) “Storms” are a part of life. They are dark, loud, intrusive, and often ruin our plans. Some storms are unavoidable -- others are the direct result of our free will. Regardless of the reasons, storms are wet, messy, and muddy. But our biggest problem isn’t always the storms. Sometimes it’s how we respond to them. 7 steps to help you STAND STRONG THROUGH the STORMS 1. GIVE THANKS It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night. (Psalm 92:1-2 ESV) “Giving thanks” means we have to stop talking about how bad things are, how much we’ve messed up, how this “always happens,” and why things are never going to work. We need to stop singing songs that make us cry and wish for days gone by. We must stop repeating “no hope” broadcasts… you get the point. The Bible tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Make an extra effort to pay attention to your conversations. If everything you talked about came true, what would your life look like? Words of gratitude may do more than help you withstand a storm. They may keep a storm from materializing.
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