“Just keep swimming!” were Dory’s famous words of encouragement to Marlin as hope seemed to fade in his desperate search for his lost son in Finding Nemo. And these are words that we can use to encourage ourselves as we journey through life. There will always be moments that will challenge us in one way or another. But I strongly believe that you don’t have to let your moments become the frame work for your whole day.

Choose to dwell on thoughts that empower you, inspire you and encourage you; thoughts that give you faith, hope and joy. If you’ll keep your mind filled with the right thoughts, there won’t be any room for the wrong thoughts.

To keep swimming is not a show, it’s not an act, it’s having real peace from God that causes you to be able to keep moving forward, to be able to laugh from the heart, and sleep peacefully at night, and look forward to what the next day has in store.

Understand that God’s favour surrounds you like a shield. Every setback is a setup for a comeback. Every bad break, every disappointment, you haven’t touched the surface of what God has in store for you.

Think of something that's in your world right now that is causing you problems. Jesus has already overcome it! I like to say it this way, "Don't give up, Cheer UP!" By faith you can release the force of joy (the strength of God) and be of good cheer. Rejoice!

Just Keep Swimming by Joy Gomes

 Recorded at Transformers Christian Church