For a moment, I want you think about the many things that occupy your mind on any given day. Sisters, we are being bombarded with negativity every single day. You can’t even escape it right now. Just turn on the television and you’ll hear about a tragedy that is unfolding in real time. There are negative stories and negative images everywhere; just look at your social media feed. We are constantly hearing about inflation, violence and war, gas prices, and supply chain issues. It’s no wonder people are fighting depression and are consumed in discouragement. There is so much negativity that you have to constantly ask God to renew your mind.
I’ve found it necessary to limit the amount of negative information I take in on a daily basis. I ask the Holy Spirit to filter out those things that would weigh heavily on my spirit or that would create negative energy in me. So sometimes it means that I have to turn the television off and choose to not watch the news because there are moments when it’s all just too much. I have to be intentional because if I take in too much negativity, my thoughts can be shaped before I even realize it. I am a “glass half-full” kind of girl, so when I think of a “glass half-empty” thought or say something negative, the Holy Spirit checks me immediately. That mentality doesn’t line up with who I really am.
The Manna Chef 