Today's Insight - July 8, 2013

When the Going Gets Rough
by Charles R. Swindoll

I walk in the way of righteousness,
in the midst of the paths of justice.
Proverbs 8:20

Vision is the ability to see God's presence, to perceive God's power, to focus on God's plan in spite of the obstacles. 

When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic.  Your attitude stays positive rather than negative. Not foolishly positive, as though in fantasy, for you are reading God into your circumstances. 

So, when a situation comes that cuts your feet out from under you, you don't throw up your arms and panic.  You don't give up.  Instead, you say, "Lord, this is Your moment. This is where You take charge. You're in this."

This is nothing more than having a strong belief in the power of God; having confidence in others around you who are in similar battles with you; and, yes, having confidence in yourself, by the grace of God. Refusing to give in to temptation, cynicism, and doubt. 

It's hanging tough when the going gets rough.

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