Good day to everyone! I'm excited for a reason that has yet to be discovered this morning. But, the excitement that IS evident is my thanks to those who are following the progress of my book in one way or the other. I never knew the power behind having a dream and seeing it through. Not to say I, myself, haven't had my share of heartaches, but I've decided to look beyond the hurt to help me realize that life just isn't THAT BAD. So, thank you for your support; it's life changing.
Before I begin, I want to let you know that I'm not writing from a religious perspective, so please don't take the post out of context. In addition, I'm not neglecting my belief in any form or fashion. I simply want to demonstrate the significance of reaching the heart of men BEFORE you reach the mind of men. So, let the post begin!
Although I try to stray away from mentioning personal experiences that I encounter on a daily bases, I found it very challenging to do as I sat to write this post.
Two days ago, I updated my Facebook and Twitter status to, "Your FAITH should surpass your DOUBT." But, if you're anything like it me it can be very challenging at times. It always seems as if when you're experiencing a turning point in your life, you're also experiencing turbulence in your life. It always seems as if when life feels good, life hurts. It always seems as if joy comes one morning, but mourning comes the next morning! It puts you into a literal state of confusion. A state of mind where your unbelief surpasses your belief. Or, when your doubt surpasses your faith. Am I the only one?
Let me ask you a question. Have you ever faced a situation where you were unsure of the outcome? Let's be real. Your rent. One month you had "too much month at the end of the money." You couldn't find any additional sources of income to carry you through the month, so that one "bad apple" negatively spoiled your mind to believe that one situation can alter your future. That one "bad apple" caused you to doubt even the faith you had before the incident occured.
I've read many different definitions of the words
"Faith" and "Doubt", but for the purpose of this post I want to introduce mine.
Faith - the confident belief of a certain outcome to be true; usually requiring a sense of proof.
Doubt - a strong conviction of unbelief; usually derived from the lack of evidence or proof.
I read in Psychology Today about a study that was conducted by Dr. David Pincus of The Chaotic Life. He concluded that one person with negative thoughts and/or characteristics, or one "bad apple", could spoil, or hinder the growth and adaptation of a group. He stated that conflict is good, but also stated that when we notice conflict we should run for our lives.
In response to his study, one of his readers questioned his statement. The reader asked if conflict is good, why should we run? Should we not use it to promote growth?
When we as people extract an unproductive situation, or season out of our life, we are usually forced to believe that our future will negatively be impacted by that ONE "bad apple". But, if we can just take a glimpse of what we know WE ARE capable of becoming, that is when we can develop a strong conviction of FAITH, rather than a strong conviction of DOUBT.
When we're presented with a new negative situation, we tend to forget about every other obstacle we have overcome before. If we made out of other "bad" situations, what makes you think that we won't make it out of this one? That's why we must be careful that we aren't conformed to who, or what we've become, but rather conformed to the process that got us there; the process is our struggle. We must not forget this. Our growth is only hindered when we forget the significance of our growth. And as I stated in an earlier blog; the significance in our growth is to give what has been given to us to others.
If we are selfish in our growth, we'll eventually be developed into a "bad apple". We'll become that ONE stream of poison that causes the sick formation of doubt that dismisses the faith that is possessed by so many people.
Be strong. I know what you're facing! At this present time you can't see that what's to come is greater. But, if you stay consistent to the belief that you have in yourself, the belief that you have in the positive, productive outcome of your situation will never dwindle away. Kirk Franklin, national and international Gospel recording artist released a powerful song that said, "I can do the impossible, I can see the invincible. I can climb a mountain, I can reach my goal...because I have FAITH."
Your FAITH will surpass your DOUBT when you don't allow the ONE "bad apple" to negatively spoil your future. You're a champion!
THIS IS WHY I WRITE.
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