We should never allow other people to rain on our parade. Here’s what I mean. It takes a lot of mental work to keep a positive attitude in a world where it is just easier to be negative and complain about everything. We all have people in our circle that would fall into the category of a rain maker. You might be a rain maker yourself. Nevertheless, we have to be careful that we don’t allow their negative view of the world to poison us and cause us to become ship wrecked and hopeless. Redirect those that are always painting a dim picture with positive and powerful word, and if they refuse to change, move on before they rain on your parade.

Rhon Johnson

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Scripture Reference:

Proverbs 14:7

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when you perceive that the lips of knowledge are not in him.

The new year seems to be a time when most of us focus on making some changes in our lives. Remember that as we embark on our journey to make these changes, that it is important to get still and quiet often. One of our greatest down falls as people is our refusal to get alone with ourselves. We know that when this happens, all of the loud less important voices are silenced, and we will then be able to see clearly some of the mess in our lives. I know that looking at ourselves at times can be unpleasant, but to make resolutions and avoid getting still and quiet is counter productive.

Rhon Johnson

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Scripture Reference:

Mark 6:46

And after he had taken leave of them, he departed into the mountain to pray.

A new year with new opportunities. Take it one day at a time my friends.

Rhon Johnson

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Scripture Reference:

James 1:4

And let patience have [its] perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.