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By Betsy Ore Glass

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” – Proverbs 23:7

Today the exterminator came to get rid of outdoor ants that were uninvited guests. After all, what is more important than playing baseball with my grandson in the backyard! It is so nice to make one phone call knowing the ants will be taken care of. No worries. Regular visits from the exterminator throughout the year will keep us pest free, and for that I am happy. Play ball!

A pest is definitely something that is unwanted. It is an annoyance and a nuisance. Enough said! We can say the same of those negative thoughts that creep into our minds, replaying old “hurts” over and over, being mad at situations we can’t change. Negativity opens the door to more negativity and bad thoughts. Neither being good for us. When we become consumed with the pain of the past or frustrated with the problems of today, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could make it go away like my phone call to the exterminator! But you know, we do have all the right tools we need to get back on course and walk the right path. Faith, trust and belief … and of course The Word … Scripture is our weapon against negativity. We can live a peaceful life if we stay connected and covered by God’s laws. You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! – Isaiah 23:6 NLT 

Betsy Ore Glass has long-standing ties to the Outer Banks. From Virginia Beach, her family bought a vacation cottage in the 60s and her love of the area began. Later in the 90s, Betsy and her husband bought a weekend cottage and introduced the area to their children. Then Betsy’s parents retired to KDH where the family gathered often. Reach her at betsyglass1@gmail.com or read additional Reflections at www.betsyoreglass.com.

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