There is so much negativity in the world that we are often bombarded with bad news the moment we wake up and on a daily basis, too. Between the extreme weather, the increasing incidents of violence, the ongoing pandemic statistics, racial injustice, homelessness—you get it—the list is unending! If you are not careful, you may begin to focus on all of these issues instead of focusing on the God who has the final say over all of it. And it’s really easy to say that none of it affects you, but you are human, so at some point, you will be affected whether you admit it to others or not.
The pandemic alone has caused some mental health issues that often go ignored. Listen to your body and your emotions when they are signaling an overload warning to you. Don’t be so holy that you neglect your emotional well-being. And learn how to be still and let the Lord minister to you.
Face it, Sisters, everything around you has the potential to influence your thoughts. I want to encourage you to focus on the positive things and all of the blessings around you. Look at Philippians 4:8 (NKJV):
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
The Manna Chef 