My family has been working on memorizing a section of Philippians, including the verses preceding and following this one. I have been thinking a lot about the negative side of things, and have to work hard at being happy, smiling and enjoying things in the present. Here is a list of things to think on which will be sure to make me smile.
- Cheerful little Xiana
- Stephen and Lucas' smiles
- The little ones giggling
- New babies at church
- Little Becky and Rylyn giving me hugs
- The four cardinal chicks in a nest in our arbor
- Caring for little Capitola Black goat
- Our silly roosters Henry, Leo II and Ronald
- Beautiful sunsets
- Growing gardens
- Chicks hatching
- The excitement of our bull Beau when he gets new grass
- Deciding whether turkey chicks are "chicks" "keets" or "turks" with Thomas
- Missionary stories of trust in the Lord
- Shi Weihan praising the Lord after he was persecuted for Christ's sake
Thank you for this post. I tend to be sort of a negative thinker also. It is true that you have to decide to be happy.
ReplyDeleteIn Him,
Laurie