“How many success stories do you need
to hear before you make your
own?”—Todo (emphasis mine)
Victory is
hard work. Celebrities in any field can confirm this. Every accomplishment
takes time and effort. It doesn’t just happen. We also have to simply refuse
to accept failure in order to truly move forward. Here are five Bible-based
suggestions for positivity:
1--Keep a more long-term, broad
perspective.
You and God are a majority. God can make a way when we can’t see
a way. Our vision is narrow; His isn’t.
All winters come to an end. My local weather is variable,
especially at this time of year. We had some strong winds and below-freezing
temperatures for a while. The wind chill was about 16 degrees. Within a few
days, we were up to about 60 degrees. I’m wearing short sleeves right now—at the
end of February.
2--Don’t accept
limitations or negative conditioning. Here are some examples of how I’ve conquered setbacks:
- I could’ve died from my current medical problems, if I hadn’t found a natural solution for them.
- I have survived automobile accidents.
- I came through two difficult childbirth experiences.
- I beat a childhood of abuse at school.
3--Don’t get stuck or settle.
Whatever you’re
going through, it’s probably not “as good as it gets”. If everyone allowed
themselves to be defined by…
- Poverty
- Abuse
- Discrimination
- Fear
- Negative environment
- Medical problems
- Financial setbacks
- Addiction
…many famous
people would still be living in obscurity.
4--Cast down strongholds.
Often, we
can allow fear, pain, and anger to build metaphorical fortresses in our minds.
I’m referring to heavily fortified medieval castles, not pretty modern estates
with more subtle defenses.
My good
friend, Carol Graham, wrote a wonderful article about how we can move beyond heartache
here.
She states that we must have a burning desire to move beyond it. In addition,
we must foster positive thoughts and self-responsibility.
5--Break through barriers.
Throw away
those labels that circumstances or people have pinned on you. Don’t allow them
to box you in and keep you down. Your past does not have to define you.
My Conclusion
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They
will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will
walk and not be faint.”—Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Why was an
eagle used as an example in this scripture? It’s symbolic. We may often feel
like chickens. They live on the ground. They don’t fly high. On the other hand,
eagles fly 10,000 to 15,000 feet in the air. Their flight speed is about 65
mph, and they can glide for hours.
We’re
supposed to soar like eagles, but we frequently limit ourselves to the ground
like chickens. There’s a well-known saying that the only person holding you
back is you.
For more cases of hope against the odds, please see my book, Accept No Trash Talk: Overcoming the Odds.
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