We all go through difficulties in life. We can either
chose to magnify the good or the bad. When we dwell on the good, we glorify
God. When we’re being negative, we’re diminishing His power working in us.
If you’re fighting a sickness in your body, it’s ok to
acknowledge your illness or express how you’re feeling. You can be real about
the pain in your body. You need to get well but don’t just say that you’re
sick. Go on to declare that you’re healed by the stripes of Jesus! When you magnify
God’s ability, you’ll experience the supernatural power of healing.
I’m sure you’ve experimented with a magnifying glass.
When we hold it up against something, it doesn’t change its size, instead it
changes our perception. In the same way, when we magnify God, we don’t make Him
bigger than He is. We make Him look bigger in our own eyes. We can chose to
magnify the goodness of God or what the enemy is doing. Every father wants to
bless his bragging child. Our heavenly Father is the same way. We cannot make
Him bigger than He already is but when we talk about His bigness, mercy, and
kindness, we’ll draw in the good happening to us. You say, “Isn’t that flattery?” Not, if you do it sincerely. Love God and be grateful for what He’s done already.
Today, if you’re going through a slump in your business
or you are in lack, you need to focus on God’s goodness to provide. Just the
fact that you’re still here is a testimony of His mercy. God has promised to
never leave you. He has promised to supply all your needs. God’s sending you
clients that you don’t know about. Good breaks, inheritance, and promotions
have been released in your immediate future. Don’t get sucked into the
temporary. Everything you see now is subject to change. Say, “I’m blessed and highly favored.” When
you speak faith, you release God’s goodness.
One of the greatest sources of frustration is our family.
The devil tries so hard to put family members against each other. Don’t let
that be you. Your family is the only people God has hand-picked for you. Find
ways to unite. Don’t be so touchy and easily offended. Overlook a few faults.
Never speak negative or angry words that hurt like a burn long after they’re
said. Of course they have flaws but that’s why you’re there. Show them that you
love them—unconditionally. Men, be willing and available to listen (without
interruption) to your own wife and children without making them feel like it’s
a burden. Wives, admire your own husband as you do with other men. When we
create an environment of love, peace, acceptance, and honor then we’re building
a good family. Eventually, they’ll reciprocate.
There are times in your life when you can see the good in
others but you just can’t find anything good in you to celebrate. This is a
very dangerous way to live. If you want to be happy, you need to take time to
find the good in, and for, yourself. It’s okay to love, admire, and inspire
others but you must also learn to celebrate the genius in you. God made you in
His own image. You belong to the Royal class. You may have a few flaws but
don’t let them deter you from celebrating you! One of the best ways you can do
that is to learn to encourage yourself. The scriptures say, “David encouraged himself in the Lord.” You must find a way to become your own
cheerleader. You’re important. You matter. You cannot give what you do not
have. It’s never about you but it must start with you having a healthy
self-image of who you are in Christ.
Friend, no matter what you’re facing, magnify what God is
doing. Focus on what you have and not what you lack. Develop a healthy
self-image. Love others the way you love yourself. Give and you shall receive.
You have more going for you than against you. Say what you want and you’ll see
what you say. Magnify the good. Magnify God!
“Come, let us tell of
the LORD's greatness; let us exalt his name together” (Psalm 34:3 NLT).
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