NEGATIVITY can move you into a POSITIVE direction

God gave me this message just this past Saturday. I am currently under the weather (In Jesus' name, I will be well when this article posts). I'm talking head congestion, body aches, fluctuating temperature-the works. I usually have at least one article written by Saturday but this cold has really had me weak and unfocused. Aside from that, I missed the final play practice for the Christmas play at church so I was super bummed.


As I laid in bed, tissues everywhere, not able to find my meds, feeling as if I let my church members down, I ask God "How can I possibly get Your work done like this? I don't even know what to write." God, being the AWESOMENESS that HE is, had an answer. He had me go on Facebook to check on a previous co-worker.(named Andy for the sake of this post) While on Andy's page I notice our previous manager (named Jamie for the sake of this post) is now on Facebook and has commented on Andy's page. 


While under Jamie's leadership, I was informed that I not only had NO customer service skills (this was a customer service position) but really NO skills at all. And  "Maybe you should consider going back to school or becoming, I don't know, a secretary?" Note: I find nothing wrong with secretaries but apparently Jamie did based on the condescending tone "secretary" in which was spoken.


I had forgotten all about Jamie and this interesting, to say the least, conversation altogether until I saw the Facebook post. Talk about my fire being lit!! I got up, got myself together and begin writing IMMEDIATELY.


I have this long drawn out story (as usual) to say, DON'T LET ANYONE STEAL YOUR JOY. ANYONE! Ask God for guidance on EVERY aspect of your life and He will make your crooked paths straight. Your calling may not be writing a weekly Christian blog (like a certain someone) but understand this: God wants the absolute best for you! God says you have not because you ask not.

Thank God, I allowed Jamie's foolish words roll right off of me. Sometimes, we are not so lucky. Ill words spoken to or about you can take a piece of your joy. It can also cause you to be fearful of trying the things God has placed in your heart.

Come into agreement with me that every curse spoken against you is broken in the name of Jesus! We condemn any tongue that rises up against you. God has set a place for you before your enemies. Vengeance is His for "I will repay" says the Lord!


One of God's many titles is Restorer! Don't be afraid to try things that are in your spirit. (and in God's will) Even if they don't go as you hoped, so what?! If you never went for it, you would not be able to scratch it off of your "to do" list. God may have used that venture as part of your testimony to help others. Remeber, He doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. 


I find that the most negative people are those who's dreams were killed. They found no encouragement from others, became fearful to venture out and feel "some type of way" about people who do. Seeing you try new things, reminds them of the rejection and fear they have experienced. They are miserable as a result. Misery loves company but as I say "I have a much better time with happiness!"


Depending on whom it comes from, negativity can be very hurtful. We must pray to keep ourselves covered (guarding your heart) from attacks and sincerely pray for those speaking against you and anyone else will be delivered from that negative spirit. Carrying negativity around can be a heavy load. Imagine how much lighter they would be without it!


On another note: I think I may send my blog to Jamie and ask "Is this what you had it mine? (= " Hahaha, j/k