Whatever you focus on, the bigger it becomes. So, if your focus is more on God and what His Word says about you, the bigger He will become in your life. But if your focus is on your unfortunate circumstances, then the bigger your circumstances are going to become.
You may say, "I know what the Word says, but this happened to me," or "but I'm single with children," or "but my husband left me…." You have to get rid of the "buts" in your life. I'm telling you that when you put your "buts" next to the Word of God, the "buts" will disappear because God's Word is greater.
You can't use them as excuses not to get in the Word. If you're concentrating on your "buts" in life then your focus is magnifying the problem and not magnifying God.
Always remember that your circumstances can't get rid of themselves, but God can rid you of your circumstances.
God wants to be involved in every area of your life. He wants to show up on the scene, but you have to invite Him in. God isn't going to force Himself into your situation. You have to give Him liberty to set you free in every area that challenges you.
When you set your focus on God, He gets bigger and bigger, and His Word explodes in your life—instead of the problems exploading in your life. He can show you exactly what to do to have victory.
Remember this, all circumstances in life are temporary—they have to go!
Focusing on God means putting His Word to work in your life; it means personalizing and making the Word real in your life. Then you have to do it His way.
Only God's way provides victory over circumstances. Always remember the devil has no power over you. Keep your focus on God and you will have victory over every circumstance in your life.
Scripture References: Psalm 121:1-8; Psalm 25:15; Psalm 16:8-9; Acts 2:25-2
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Pastor Deborah L. Butler is the first lady of Word of Faith International Christian Centre located in Southfield, Michigan where she serves in ministry with her husband, Bishop Keith A. Butler.
Pastor Deborah is a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel. Her encouraging, yet down-to-earth teaching imparts wisdom from the Word of God to all that hear her speak. One of Pastor Butler's many duties is serving as the Director of the Women of Virtue Ministry. Pastor Deborah is often called to travel to other ministries to teach and admonish women to walk in the wisdom of God and to experience peace in every area of their lives.
