Title: How Do you React in the midst of Trouble.

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For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 8:6 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/rom.8.6.KJV
Devotion: The people around me or who knows me always ask how I managed to navigate life even in the midst of severe problem or chaos that will make some to misbehave or go into depression.
I once lost $120 that I was supposed to send to a cousin, it was confiscated by Russian custom because I sent it through wrong channel. My friend who was with me nearly went into shock, I, who was directly affected had to calm him. It was a lot of money to students in the 1980s.
 Twice I was told to go from my place of work not for wrong doing but because they felt my time was up, even when I was called to stay on because of staff shortage. I took it in its stride. 
 In these episodes I saw opening elsewhere because I know that if one door did not close another will not open, now that is being spiritual. If I was thinking in the flesh my Blood pressure will elevate and there will be need to spend money which was actually not available. My problem would be compounded, it could lead to stroke and death. It could lead to spiritual death when I start seeking self help from occult men, socerers etc.
 In whatever situation you meet yourself be spiritual, know that nothing happens without the knowledge of God and if carefully studied there's always good in bad situations. To be able to do this allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in you by giving your life to Jesus Christ and making Him your Lord and Saviour. Then the Holy Spirit will take control and you'll never be canal minded again. May good help us in Jesus name. Amen.

Written by me, Dr Joel Olanrewaju, reach me for questions, suggestions and prayer requests on gbemide09@gmail.com, and check ojaysjoel.blogspot.com for more devotionals.

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