Love this : Phillippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.

A breath of fresh air.  Sometimes in life, we are swallowed up by negativity, competitiveness, sadness, worries, doubts, fears, and the list goes on.  That is when we need to take a step away from the junk and breathe in some fresh air.  Not just any air, but the breath of Life.  The life that God has to offer us is one that is full of love, compassion, hope, and joy.  He wants to give us peace. 

This week I have been full of worries and fears.  I have prayed often.  When I have been disappointed, I have tried to change my mindset and see what the Lord had wanted for the situation.  It is very hard to do.  I honestly think that even though I tell myself what others think is not important, I have been strapped down by thoughts of negativity because I have thought about what others think.  I then have to remind myself... is this important?  Is this what God wants?  What is he trying to teach me?  What is His will for this situation.   My children and I read about being humble.  How God wants us to humble ourselves and not be proud.  We read that he does not pay attention to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.  I really needed to hear that.    Maybe that is why God puts me in situations where I need to be humble, so I won't be proud... To not worry about what others are thinking or saying, but to focus on Him.   Sometimes I feel things are unfair and wonder why things happen the way they do, but I need to let God control the situation!