A good mood

A GOOD MOOD



It may be difficult to fix a material problem immediately or reverse a problem at work. Sometimes it is hard to take back words spoken in haste or reverse shortsighted actions. These are practicalities. However, the victory in any situation is not so much the practicalities but your approach and attitude to them.

It is easy to make out people who are in a good mood; they say positive things, are full of energy, they have a sense of well being and they are friendly.



This is not to say that people do not experience sorrow or hard times. Ever noticed that the poor have a hard life yet they are more content in their poverty than those are who have more than the poor do? What is your mood right now? If you are cheerful you feel good; if you are sad you hurt all over – it’s like your bones dry up (Prov. 17:22). You become sullenly aloof and withdrawn. Happiness makes you smile (Prov. 15:13). If you are in a sad and lonely place (for whatever reason), do not let it be your permanent residence (Psl. 30:5). "If you knew the anguish I’m in and if you know what caused this sadness then you’d see why I’m glum and disconnected". The reasons do not matter as much as the cure. Do you want to snap out of the melancholy?



Have you considered that the devil rejoices when he can use others against you? Did you know as well that he could negatively influence your own thoughts, emotions and actions (2 Tim 2:23-26; Matt 16:23)? Yes, a true believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit and cannot be demon possessed (2 Cor 6:15-16). ; but if you follow strange voices or the voices of trouble makers (2 Cor 11: 3, 14), rather than cling to the voice of the Holy Spirit, then the devil gets a foothold, an opportunity to influence you into problems and despair. Surrender to God, rebuke, reject and resist the devil and he will flee from you. (James 4:7). Then just make sure you do not fall into the same snare again. Be on guard in future (1 Peter 5:8).



A bad mood can also lift if you go and say sorry or, ask for leniency. You can even write a note requesting an apology from the person who has offended you. If you’re in a foul mood because you’re feeling tired and worn out, call on the Lord to bring you new life and energy while you sleep so that you awake refreshed (Jeri 31:25) and full of hope and faith and love ( 1 Cor 13:13). Another way out of a dark mood is to pray, praise and give thanks to God. Yes, it is hard especially when you are feeling down – to pray, praise, and give thanks. That is exactly why it is a sacrifice that God will accept and respond to (Acts 16: 22-27). You will then feel the comfort of the Holy Spirit. In place of your tears God will give, you joy. Your heart will feel happy again (Isa 61:3). When you are in a good mood, you will feel so much better to handle things. People around you will also feel so much better. Moreover, you will be a better reflection of Jesus.

Mike Abel©