What State Are You In?

What state are you in? The first thing that comes to your mind is probably the State you live in. Me? I live in Florida. But that's not exactly what I am talking about.

You see, the state I am referring to is a state of mind. The great writer, Apostle Paul perhaps said it best, "for I have learned to be content in whatsoever state I find myself in." No, he wasn't talking about Florida, though it is a great place to live. He was talking about rising above the circumstances you presently find yourself in. Whether it is poverty, or sickness, pain or strife, finding peace with your situation is what gives us the strength to overcome. Whether you have plenty, or suffer from pains of hunger, finding peace with you situation is paramount to finding the keys to successfully moving beyond the circumstances of the present moment.

Often we think life should just be on auto-pilot. Cruising along until that blissful day called "Retirement." But more often than not, your cruise control has been knocked off a few times by having to put on the brakes. It happens to all of us!  What do you do then? Answer: You start drilling a well, digging deep down inside and reaching for that place that only faith can touch. When you are there, you are changed in a moment. In the twinkling of an eye, everything becomes new. Somehow you find the strength and determination to change your situation. Not by shear might, but by divine intervention.

So the next time you find yourself in an untenable position, reach down and find that strength that only comes from above. The result will be mind over matter: When you are in the right mind, it just really doesn't matter.