Are you troubled by many things today? For
example, are you concerned about your rebellious teenager? Perhaps you see him
as your problem, so you do your best to discipline him, only to end up with a
heart full of worries and pain. And he is no better!
God says to you, “Don’t focus on controlling
your rebellious teenager. Instead, seek first My kingdom, which is
righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Be conscious of the
righteousness you have as a gift from My Son. Keep your inner man flowing with My
peace and joy, and I will take care of your child.”
We tend to think that the people around us
are the problem. When we don’t get the promotion we want, we blame our bosses
and colleagues. When we lose our temper, we blame our wives and kids. However,
God wants us to stop looking outside and to start looking within because His
kingdom is within us (see Luke 17:21).
The abundance of the kingdom of God is
already inside you. As you seek first God’s kingdom, and follow His
righteousness, peace and joy, the abundance within you will flow out and become
a reality in your circumstances (see Matthew 6:33). You will find that God has
not only taken care of what is troubling you, but has also added blessings to
you, be it a promotion, well-behaved kids or a loving wife.
“But Pastor Prince, how do I keep my inner
man flowing with righteousness, peace and joy?”
Be conscious of your righteousness in Christ.
Don’t be conscious of your sins and problems. Listen to anointed sermons that
remind you of how righteous you are because of the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Peace and joy flow when you know that all your sins have been forgiven because
of Jesus’ finished work.
So the next time something troubles you, don’t focus on correcting the problem. Instead, seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness. Make it a priority to have your inner man flowing with His peace and joy, and He will take care of that problem for you! (Article & Picture; courtesy of Joseph Prince Ministries used with kind permission).
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