Today's Challenge: Find Happiness

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

-1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

There is always something to be happy about.  Even when our world seems to have been turned upside down, there is always at least one good thing in every bad situation. One quote that has stuck with me since I read it is: "Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day." It is true. I struggle keeping my happiness, so this is going to be a challenge for me too. 

I'm going to give you some examples of finding the good in bad situations.

If you get rear-ended by another car... At least, you're still alive.

If the washer machine ruins your favorite shirt... At least, you're fortunate enough to own a washer machine.

If you have constant (leg, back, wrist, etc.) pain... At least, you're not paralyzed and can still feel the pain. 

If your back hurts from the mattress you slept on... At least, you have a bed.

If your child spills fruit punch on your new white shirt... At least, you're lucky enough to have a kid.

If you have to pay taxes... At least, you have a job. 

If you have to wait in a long line... At least, you learn to have a little more patience. 

If you hate having to go to school/ work... At least, you're fortunate to be one of those people who actually gets to go.

Those are just some examples! Go around and find the good in your day today and everyday. (:

Happy Happiness Hunting!

 

Today's Challenge: Strengthen Yourself

"So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees."

-Hebrews 12:12 NLT

I decide today's blog post would be a challenge. Sometimes daily challenges help us accomplish a goal and make us a better person. Today's challenge is to strengthen yourself. Whenever you feel tired or worn out, pray to God to help you make it through the day. Whenever you feel like you can't fight this battle of life, pray to God to help you get through your trials and tribulations. When you feel like giving up on someone, pray to God to help you. God didn't give up on you, so why should you give up on someone? When you feel the stress building up in your life, take a step back and pray. Have a quiet time with God. He will get you through anything and everything. Ask God for anything. He will provide if it's in His will. He might not come exactly when you want Him, but He is truly always right on time.

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." Matt. 7:7-8 NIV

Every Single Tear

"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book."

-Psalm 56:8 NLT

Isn't it amazing that our God keeps track of every single thing in our life? He keeps track of every tear, every moment of happiness, every unique thing that makes you you. He knows every little thing about you. I feel so relieved that there is someone who knows every little thing about me (the good and the bad) and still has everlasting love and grace for me. It's a relief knowing that even if I don't fit in at school or work or somewhere else, God still loves and accepts me. He's always going to be there for me: from every tear to every smile. God is like no one else. Sometimes, you have to go through trials and tears until you realize it.

Take Care & God Bless!