Job 38:31 Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?

Are there influences beyond our control? I can see direct and indirect influences. I have distanced myself from negative influences that have a direct impact on my. In the same way an alcoholic avoids bars, I surround myself with a support system that helps me keep focused on my goals.

The stock exchange is influenced by a wide variety of factors. The complexity of that industry effects job markets, savings, credit ratings, prices of goods and reaches far beyond our country. It is a global community. Because of this what happens around the world effects us indirectly.

Where do you get your news? If what happens in the world has an indirect influence on your life, then to prepare for effects, don’t you try and stay informed? Who do you believe? All the major players are funded. Money is influence in the media industry. Without funding no access to the distribution system. Does the funding have an agenda?

The issue of celestial influence has been around for thousands of years. Three wise men followed a “star” to Bethlehem to see a King. While horoscopes carry the disclaimer “for entertainment value only” there are people who are so invested in the idea that they allow it to influence daily decisions.

So, how much do you allow the Word of God to influence your life?

Daniel 10:19 O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.