We had a
great day at Snowcapades. Jonny really enjoyed the sled runs. The final run for
him ended sooner that he might have wanted. He asked that he not be spun, and
sure enough he was really spun and pushed off. Needless to say he was caught
unprepared and out of control. The result was a sore head and sore feelings as
a result of what had just happened.
It’s amazing
how when something happens to us that is out of our control or opposed to our
desires that we find our energy being drained as we quickly slide into a
negative focus. This is what Sarah had to write about today.
By the way,
after giving Jon a hug, giving him some children’s Tylenol, and giving him a
little bit of time all it really took to refocus him was to remind him of all
that went well and the overall good time he had-a little reshaping of his
perspective.
Today (2/2)
in “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
I am renewing your mind. When your thoughts flow freely, they tend
to move toward problems. Your focus gets snagged on a given problem, circling
round and round it in attempts to gain mastery. Your energy is drained away
from other matters through this negative focus. Worst of all, you lose sight of
Me.
A renewed mind is Presence – focused. Train your mind to seek Me
in every moment, every situation. Sometimes you can find Me in your
surroundings: a lilting birdsong, a loved one's smile, golden sunlight. At
other times, you must draw inward to find Me. I am always present in your
spirit. Seek My Face, speak to Me, and I will light up your mind.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and
approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm
105:4
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