Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(18th April, 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Maintaining A Positive Mindset During A Storm

‭James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, ‭‭‭
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*Message*

Everything was going smoothly with Job until he experienced a brutal storm that changed the smooth ride into a tough and rough reality. Job probably has seen people who have witnessed brutal calamities unexpectedly, and deep down, he keeps hoping he won't find himself in similar situations. But lo, the storm came for him too, but fortunately, he was able to maintain a positive mindset that earned him some accolades when calm eventually came.

*Listen, storms were only designed to be temporal. Yes, we all know, that even for the seemingly strongest amongst us, life storms can be annoying and uncomfortable with all its uncertainties and worries. But you must not idolize the storms of life by giving it too much of yourself. Let, instead, your gaze be continually fixated upon the Lord. He is not just eager to take you out of the storm (or to calm the storm), but very interested in you having a good report and testimony when calm returns.*

When you sustain a positive mindset, you will easily see reasons to be grateful to God even while the storm is raging hard. For many folks, their souls usually don't thrive when all is always well and good. The heart can grow complacent, their prayer life gets weakened, they no longer pant for God as they used to do before they entered their promised land, etc. Hence, an occasional blast of storm can be useful in shaking things up to learn God experientially.

*Prayers*
Ask for strength to trust God in the midst of any storm of life.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
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Mark 4:39 ‬
Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

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