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Written by Jocelynn Goff
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:23-25
This scripture always brings to mind a particular Wednesday night. Before church I was speaking with a friend on the phone and then had occasion to speak with her on the phone afterward as well. In the after church conversation, she said that I sounded less tired and more energetic. She said that it must've been the fact that I had been to church and had gotten encouragement. I agreed with her totally. I had been with brothers and sisters who loved being in the Word and being together.
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Philippians 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Rejoicing has been a challenge recently. I have allowed myself to get overwhelmed by a number of stressors. My work/rest balance is out of whack. My attitude is slipping. Burnout is a daunting reality.
In the midst of my prayers that the Lord help me not be anxious about anything, I am presenting my requests for His provision and His wisdom, with thanksgiving. And I am following Paul’s recipe for my thinking. By focusing on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy, the peace of God fills my heart and mind as only He can.
This transformation of thinking is not an overnight or immediate solution. Every day, and every hour, sometimes every minute, I have to refocus my thoughts in order to not become overwhelmed again. The struggle is real, but the solution is guaranteed.