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The Reflex That Rewrites the Room

Feeling squeezed by pressure or puffed up by success? Scripture offers a simple reflex: pray in the pinch, praise in the plenty. This isn't mood management, it's spiritual alignment, choosing God's voice first in every moment, leading to courage and humility in your team.

George B. Thomas

George B. Thomas

The Reflex That Rewrites the Room

There is a sentence in Scripture that can change the way you live and lead today: “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise” (James 5:13). It is short, but it is a map.

When life squeezes you, pray. When life sings, praise.

Most of us react to pressure and drift in success. James is training a reflex that keeps you anchored in both. This is not mood management. It is spiritual alignment.

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