I cannot prevent the perplexities of life, but I can choose how I respond to them. When I need a pity party, I literally set my clock for fifteen minutes. Within that time frame, I whine and wail, beat myself up, throw a temper tantrum, break something or whatever I feel is appropriate to my circumstances at he moment. When the alarm sounds, I know that's my cue to cut it out.
Admittedly, sometimes I've had to set the clock four times before I got it all out of my system! But I think that one hour is long enough to stay in a state of insanity. After I've used up my four times to reset the clock, I force myself to STOP. I force myself to start praise music. I just say, "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus." The enemy of our soul flees at the name of Jesus.
While in this process, I calm down. I start thinking more clearly. I'm not as inclined to make irrational decisions. If this works for me, it will certainly work for you.
written by Thelma Wells
Admittedly, sometimes I've had to set the clock four times before I got it all out of my system! But I think that one hour is long enough to stay in a state of insanity. After I've used up my four times to reset the clock, I force myself to STOP. I force myself to start praise music. I just say, "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus." The enemy of our soul flees at the name of Jesus.
While in this process, I calm down. I start thinking more clearly. I'm not as inclined to make irrational decisions. If this works for me, it will certainly work for you.
written by Thelma Wells
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