When Negativity Pulls You Down

Have you ever had to face so many trials in your life at the same time? Everywhere you turn all you hear is negative reports, which take a toll on you and weigh you down? If that's you, then welcome to my world.

In the last month or so, i've had to deal with news of friends and loved ones being attacked and carjacked, disagreements with close friends, sick relatives and worst of them all, the loss of two of my friends in one week.

All these things made me ask a lot of questions. Why are things going wrong? Why are those dear to me being attacked? Why do I have watch all these things, and why can't I stop crying?

What i've been going through is just a season. But I've come to learn that it's very easy for negativity to pull people down. The good thing though, is you don't have to stay down forever. When negativity seems to pull you down, you have the God-given power to stand. After all, God will never put you through something you can't handle, no matter how hard it may seem.

Remember, the devil comes to steal, kill and destroy, and no doubt, he will attack you even harder when your relationship with God grows deeper and deeper. When you feel weak, talk to God. Place it all in His hands, and trust in Him to fight the battles for you. He is more than a conqueror.

When you're facing a storm and all that's around you seems dark, don't stay down. Stand! If you had it your way, you'd probably make it all go away, but because you can't, stand strong and face your giants with boldness not fear. And if you don't think you're strong enough to get through, "You never know how stong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have."