A Dose of Positivity

I'm learning the world has enough negativity of its own that I do not need to add to the mix. My mind is flooded with all the things left undone and all the unmet expectations of both myself and the members of my family. Broken cars, bad attitudes, cluttered house, long list of to-do’s, trouble with exes…it can go on and on.

God says in Philippians 4:6-7, “Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

            Today, I will pray for the things I need and give it to God, thank Him for what He’s done and let peace guard my heart. That means no more dwelling on negativity. As a matter of fact, Philippians 4:8 goes on to say, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”

I have A LOT of things in my life that are “Worthy of Praise”.

1. I have a wonderful husband. He’s my best friend and my partner in crime. I couldn’t do this without him.
2. My kids are kind-hearted, well behaved, talented, and smart. They bring joy to my life. It definitely would be boring without them.
3. I have amazing friends and family. They provide love, encouragement and support.
4. I get to invest time in teenagers in an impactful way, filling God’s call on my life.
5. I have a home and food in our bellies. Our bills are paid.
6. I have a job that helps me supply for my family and is flexible to allow me to be both a good mother and a good employee.
7. I am growing as a person through Christ.
8. I have the opportunity to continue my education and can excel in learning.
9. I have my health and the ability to improve.
10. I have favor in times of adversity………………..

The more I focus on the positive things in life, the less time I have to focus on the negative. In blended families, we get hit with a lot of negativity and at times, it can overtake us. Choose to look towards the good things and get a reality check. Write down the areas in your life that are “Worthy of Praise” and fix your thoughts on those things.