When you’re up against a struggle
That shatters all your dreams
And your hope’s been cruelly crushed
By Satan’s manifested scheme
And you feel the urge within you
To submit to earthly fears
Don’t let the faith your standing in
Seem to disappear
CHORUS:
Praise the Lord
He can work through those who praise Him
Praise the Lord
For our God inhabits praise
Praise the Lord
For the chains that seem to bind you
Serve only to remind you
That they drop powerless behind you
When you praise Him
Now Satan is a liar
And he wants to make us think
That we are paupers
When he knows himself
We’re children of the King
So lift up the mighty shield of faith
For the battle must be won
We know that Jesus Christ is risen
So the works already done
CHORUS:
Praise the Lord
He can work through those who praise Him
Praise the Lord
For our God inhabits praise
Praise the Lord
For the chains that seem to bind you
Serve only to remind you
That they drop powerless behind you
When you praise Him
I have changed my focus. or maybe I have focused. it seems for the last two years, since the beau was injured on the job, that our finances have been hit repeatedly, in little ways, just enough to keep the struggle going. like treading water, and waves keep hitting you in the face, and keep you from getting anywhere. but not really taking you down either. I have engaged in many spiritual battles over the years, and won them. I know how to wear the armour God has given me, and how to wield the Sword of the Spirit, and lift up the shield of faith. I know how to stand, after having done all. but this battle over financial matters has been a real bear. so, I have done some personal inventory, and casting out the attitude of angst that has crept in, much like a rotten order sometimes gets in and you don’t quite know from where or how. you have to open the windows, and let the wind blow through to clear out the musty stale, and let in the fresh.
so it is sometimes with battles that seem to go on and on, and you don’t see any progress. not that faith is by seeing, but at some point there has to be results. that is the point, isnt it? so I have opened up the windows to my heart, and am letting the breath of the Spirit blow though me like a wind. let it blow all the dead rotty attitudes and debris from the world that has cluttered up my mind and my heart. for out of the heart the mouth speaks, and out of the heart are the issues of life. death and life are in the power of the tongue. whats been on my tongue lately? I have gotten into some bad habits of speaking things that are … instead of doing like God and calling those things that are not as though they were. its how He brought about light in the first place.
im focusing now. im focusing on Him. im not focusing on the promises. im focusing on the Promise Giver. im filling my heart, and my mouth, with praise for Him. He inhabits the praises of His people. things happen when His presence is manifest on the scene! let me be the lens that focuses His light … like a laser!
another room 
Yeah I know what you mean! 🙂
I’m in a really comfortable spot now after decades of struggle, but it has not been an easy task!
Thanks to the good God upstairs I am now in a position to change my life.
All I can do is take it one step at a time and see how it goes! 🙂
Love and hugs always!
Prenin.
thansk for the comment, hon! yes, one day at a time is more than enough to deal with! im glad you are passed that struggle … its one of the hardest i think to contend with.
k☼
I’m sure Kirsten with determination and your faith you’ll surely overcome your problems,
thanks arlene! im not allowing myself any other option! 😀
k☼
I think that there are many tests in our lives Kirstin and we have to try and figure things out in the best way that we can, I know the path is not always so clear and yet determined efforts to understand the complexities of living can often show us the way forwards, and belief is a good thing that adds strength to our resolve. I know that at times life can be extremely unrewarding but we can still find the path if we believe in ourselves. You are not alone in your quest…
I wish you very well my great friend Kirstin 🙂 🙂
Androgoth XXx
thanks andro! you are always a supportive friend.
Psalm 34:19
‘Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.’
these are trying times indeed, not just for me. not just in my country. seems all hall has broken out in many places. perspective is as important as focus, i think. but it is good to have my focus back!
hope you and jena are well and having fun with your lovely dog (can not remember her name)
k☼
The more focus we put on something the more we get of that particular thing.
So let’s say, for example, money is an issue. The problem is we haven’t got enough of it to do the things we like – so it becomes a big issue and becomes our focus – thus making it all a bigger problem. So, to make it less of a problem you need to stop thinking about it so much. If your mindset is one which you think poor then you will be forever poor.
These are the sort of things we say in that mindset ‘I’ve never had much of anything’ ‘we’ve always had to make ends meet’ ‘everyday is a struggle’ These are sentences in our head that prevent us from ever being wealthy.
Without ever actually doing anything to earn money there are ways in which we can attract money. They might seem a little odd and unconventional, but if something works then, why not? Mix and match them to see what is best for you.
1. Never have an empty wallet or purse. Scan a few notes on the printer, cut them out and put them in your purse. They may not be real, but straight away they give the illusion of abundance.. and this is the effect you want to create.
2. Write a fake cheque to yourself. Make it as big and bold as you dare. No number is too small, so add as many noughts as you like. Put this in your wallet too.
3. Meditate on being rich. Take a few minutes out of your day to not think about bills and all your out goings. Think about money flowing effortlessy into your life. Really imagine the notes in your hand. What you’d be wearing, where you’d live, how you’d feel. Really get into the scene. Breathe it in and let go of the old financial worries.
4. Go through all your old coats and bags and find any money you can – put it in a jar or box and start collecting it. Watch it grow.
Make sure though any money that does come in (the first surprise cash amount) is spent on YOU first and NOT on bills. This is important.
It’s far easier to change the world around us if you do it within. Physically trying to change things is far more tricky – so try and change your idea of money and the way it comes to you before you stress yourself out trying to physically make it. I’d say another thing which is holding you back is your boyfriend. The injury isn’t his fault.. accidents happen! But it’s a block and it’s stopping your creativity from flowing and the money from rolling in in the way that it should.
Another tip is to make sure there is no stagnant water or blocked drains in or near your home. In feng shui these are very destructive to both health and wealth. Make sure you don’t have pictures of water in your bedroom. Keep a small bowl of seasalt next to your toilet and try and keep the lid closed whenever possible.
All you need to do is just make a few small adjustments. I’ve never really been big on vouchers and cost cutting even in my really scary times when I’ve literally prayed for a miracle to keep the roof over my head. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is good too (a bit bollox but if you can just grasp the general idea…)
Anyway, hope some of this helps? And that you’re keeping well and your photography is still going on!
Tc x
thanks for the kind comment 🙂 this is exactly what i am endevoring to do – change my focus. from shotgun to lasar.
Proverbs 10:22 ‘the blessing of the LORD maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it’.
k☼
hi kirsten sorry its been so long i have had lots of problems with word press hope you are wel now called ozzy try this link you may get to me xxjen
the link xxjen http://jennygothdotcom.wordpress.com/
Hi hun! 🙂
Thanks for the visit and comment! 🙂
Yesterday I sat at the PC with no idea what I was going to write and did a five page chapter and half of another! 🙂
Dad is a violent abuser, bully and sociopath who rationalises everything he does so it is always his victims fault and he has done no wrong.
Get past his social mask and you get to see the ugly, hate filled creature beneath.
He is a consummate actor who lied his way out of trouble when he was investigated for child abuse, then went from harming his kids to abusing and killing their pets and using psychological games to break them like he broke his wife’s mind.
He made me burn my first manuscript one page at a time to impress on me just how crap it was before destroying my typewriter.
It took me decades to write again…
I must admit I am going through periods of excitement and abject terror as I consider what I am doing.
This is a big thing for me…
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
im so sorry you had a father like that! too often is the story, isnt it? but i am glad you are writing now … and how much!
k☼
I shared with Graeme from NewBroom the news that there is conclusive evidence for God’s existence (thanks for your contribution). Just as if you see a painting you know there is a painter, when you see creation, you know there is a creator. As the BIble says, all know God (Romans 1). Straightforward and helpful. Thanks for the blogging, keep up the good work.
thanks for the comment 🙂 i appreciate the visit, always! glad you found it helpful. thats always good to hear.
k☼
Thank you, Kitrsen. I am very much enjoying getting to know you through the writings on your blog. Your art and your words are always a treat.
Quizás ambos caracteres sean válidos. ¿Te has fijado que en tu entrada del dÃa 20, el último kanji de la foto sale en Windows-style? Eso de que el mismo kanji aparezca en varias versiones me está pasando ahora mismo con Android, por ejemplo, que é¸ me sale ligeramente distinto. Y seguro que habrá más…
I hope that you are having
a lovely Wednesday Kirstin 🙂
Androgoth XXx