This song has carried me through so many trials and today I believe it is right on time for someone going through a situation where people are really testing your patience. This is when you have to be mindful of the Favor God has placed on your life..
One of my co-workers always asks how I stay so calm in times of chaos, she asks what do I take. I tell her without hesitation, it is nothing but the Blood!
Had some of our recent issues have occurred before I was redeemed, it would’ve been a different story!
It’s so important when we take issue with someone because of a behavior or a belief that we first fact check, then do some self-evaluating and then think of a way in which to address it that attacks the problem and not the person.
Friendships and relationships alike fall apart everyday as people become more emotionally driven and let the intelligent and rational thoughts escape them, saying things that are not even of substance and attacking the character or moral standings of a person, things like their ethics and integrity when it is uncalled for.
I know it’s difficult at times to stay on track as to what an issue is, especially if you’re met with opposition but once you take things to a personal level.. things are often never the same! You cannot undo the damage with a simple apology because your actions can be forgiven but not forgotten!
Don’t believe the old idiom of “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me” because it’s not true! Words HURT! Especially when they are an attack on one’s personal integrity!
Let’s meditate on this song tonight and tomorrow and know that although people will let us down, God’s Favor will prevail!
“Love is patient, caring. Love is Kind. Love is felt most when
It’s genuine, but I had my share of love, abuse, manipulated
And it’s strength misused, and I can’t help but give you glory
When I think about my story, and I know you favored me
Because my enemies did try but couldn’t triumph over me
Yes they did try but couldn’t triumph over me…
They whispered, conspired, they told their lies (God favors me)
My character, my integrity, my faith in God (He favors me)
Will not fall, will not bend, won’t compromise (God favors me)
I speak life and prosperity and I speak health (God favors me)”
So. True
Thanks for sharing.
Indeed, remaining calm during chaotic situations is never that simple.
As you stated, Shamika, it is nothing but the Blood! I have known you for couple of months now but I have to tell you, I specifically admire that part of you being you face to crazy situations. It is truly a gift that anybody must try to acquire ; and from a personal experience, overreacting usually holds me captive and keeps me quite tormented instead of relieving my tensions.
Interceding for patience is becoming a priority in my mind as any action can produce all kind of reactions if not destructive reactions. To avoid failure in relationships and other , we should cultivate the fruit of the spirit ( gal 5 ); again not by our own strength, the blood !!!!
* ps: very inspirational, the song👌🏻