Always Positive

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you! (Psalm 84:11-12 ESV). Why are some people always positive and others are not? Everyone has the ability to be happy and positive. All of us make a decision when we first wake up in the morning whether or not the day is going to be a positive day, a negative day, or a miserable day. It is a choice we make. What happens during that day or what your responsibilities are have absolutely nothing to do with whether or not you have a positive day. You make the choice on how to deal with things that occur, and how you approach problems and opportunities. Here are some suggestions to have a positive day keep the following in mind:  Every problem has a solution. No matter how difficult a problem seems to be there is a solution. Keep looking until you find it. Even putting something “on hold” is a solution of sorts.  Failures always lead to learning something you can use later. Failure is never final when you are a child of God. Failures are momentary setbacks.  Many times you must take a step back before you take two steps forward. That step back may be a launching pad for one of the biggest steps forward you have ever taken.  After a crisis is always an opportunity. God’s promise to us is to work ALL things toward our good!  You control your thoughts and feelings. Don’t let past failures or future fears rob you of your present joy.  You make the choices that determine your fate. Don’t let outward circumstance rob you of your inward joy. Let me suggest a few things to do as soon as you wake up each morning:  Wake up, look out the window and see how beautiful the morning sun is.  Say to yourself, "I am going to have a great day today".  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, eat a breakfast.  Tell your spouse and children you love them.  Plan your day and set your daily goals.  Listen to music that makes you feel energized.  Smile and get on with your wonderful day. The world is a beautiful place. There is an opportunity around every turn. No wonder David could say: No good thing will the LORD withhold from those who do what is right. O LORD Almighty, happy are those who trust in you. Trust in Him to make your day wonderful today. Believe that it will be so and no matter what happens; know that there are good things in His plan for you. Walk in that confidence and your day will be positively GREAT!