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Joy Busters: Negativity (A Harmful Outlook)
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
Ephesians 4:29
Recommended Reading
Philippians 4
On March 11 of this year, we were awakened to news stories that Japan had been ravaged by a massive 9.0 earthquake and a devastating tsunami. Through the technological advances we take for granted, the world saw the events happening in Japan within moments of it happening. Even though it's good to know what's going on in the world, frequently the news focuses only on the more troubling events--filling us with negativity. With so much bad news being reported, how do we remain hopeful?
Thankfully, we have a choice. We can become discouraged about all the evil and trials in our world, or we can get excited about the good things God is doing!
Even now, Christian relief efforts are bringing physical and spiritual help to survivors in Japan. The Bible is being translated into more languages each year. Muslims are coming to faith in Christ in record numbers. Christians in Asia are risking their lives to spread the Gospel. And that is only scratching the surface. So, don't let negativity rob you of your joy--share the positive message of God's love and grace to a troubled world.
Great leaders understand that the right attitude will set the right atmosphere, which enables the right response from others.
John Maxwell
Read-thru-the-Bible
Proverbs 24:1 – 26:28; Proverbs 27:1 – 29:27
http://www.davidjeremiah.org/site/magazine.aspx
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
Ephesians 4:29
Recommended Reading
Philippians 4
On March 11 of this year, we were awakened to news stories that Japan had been ravaged by a massive 9.0 earthquake and a devastating tsunami. Through the technological advances we take for granted, the world saw the events happening in Japan within moments of it happening. Even though it's good to know what's going on in the world, frequently the news focuses only on the more troubling events--filling us with negativity. With so much bad news being reported, how do we remain hopeful?
Thankfully, we have a choice. We can become discouraged about all the evil and trials in our world, or we can get excited about the good things God is doing!
Even now, Christian relief efforts are bringing physical and spiritual help to survivors in Japan. The Bible is being translated into more languages each year. Muslims are coming to faith in Christ in record numbers. Christians in Asia are risking their lives to spread the Gospel. And that is only scratching the surface. So, don't let negativity rob you of your joy--share the positive message of God's love and grace to a troubled world.
Great leaders understand that the right attitude will set the right atmosphere, which enables the right response from others.
John Maxwell
Read-thru-the-Bible
Proverbs 24:1 – 26:28; Proverbs 27:1 – 29:27
http://www.davidjeremiah.org/site/magazine.aspx
