Positive

Last week as I was walking into Walmart, I stuck my keys into my purse and found my purse was full of a slimy substance. I quickly discovered that a new bottle of hand sanitizer I had bought had opened into my purse and spilled half of its contents. It was on everything! So gross! I grabbed the couple of things that I needed and headed back to school. I very disgustedly told my friend what had happened. She just laughed, shrugged and said, "It could have been worse. Look at it this way, it smells good, and your purse is very clean now."

Looking to the positive. I have to say that this is definitely an area I can work on. I have a former colleague and close friend who we always called "Polly" (Are you reading, Polly?) No matter what was thrown our way at school she seemed to take it in stride, and look on the bright side of things.

Since God has blessed me with a job that I can have a do-over every 9 months, I have tried my best to start out this year being positive. Ok, I have failed miserably a couple of days already, but I am aware and trying to correct myself. What if I griped about my job all the time, and God said, "Ok, you are not enjoying the job I blessed you with so let's just take that burden away from you." Wow...

I love the verse in Philippians 4:8
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable. Think about these things that are excellent and worthy of praise."

I like to say not only to "think on these things" but speak of these things as well. I love the part that uses the word "admirable". How many times have you heard someone say, "Man, I really admire them. They are always so negative." Hmmmm...

God in your strength help me to see the bright side. Help me to use positive words throughout my day so I may thank you and praise you for what you have given to me. Amen.