Negative Thoughts?

Have you ever had someone do you wrong? Not just a little misunderstanding, but something really hurtful and just plain wrong.  Did you cry?  Did you curse them?  Do you want revenge?  Do you want to scream from the rooftops what really happened but know it's just not the Christian thing to do?

I've struggled with this the past couple of months quite a bit. The hardest part, for me is forgiving and working through those negative feelings. Especially when, in my case, these people are continuing on the attack,  and will probably never ask to be forgiven.

A Christian friend told me the other day the way you know you have truly forgiven is when you want to bless that person.  I'm not there yet, but I'm working at it.

God is where I must have my focus. Pray, pray, pray.

The Bible tells us in Proverbs 23:7 "For as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."

I have got to stop letting negative thoughts control my emotions and day.-- There are so many horrible things going on in the world but I must focus on the good.--Look on the brighter side!
Constructive, pleasant, and positive! This can change lives, mine and others and it will draw positive results my way.

Meditate on These Things
     "Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things.  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."
~Philippians 4:8-9

So here are a few things I'm so grateful for: (Positive Thoughts)

     Housework- I am blessed to have a home that is warm/cool and comfortable.
     Farm work- Even though on rainy days, I'm thankful I can care for our animals & in return I get food and companionship.
     Garden work- It's hard and hot but I know how to grow food and preserve it for later.

When I was homeschooling my children I used to have them keep a notebook and each day they had to say something they were grateful for and something they learned. If you can do that each day then you are learning and growing.

What are you grateful for today? I know for sure you can think of at least three things.

Do you struggle with negative thoughts? I'm hear to listen & give support.

I hope everyone has a blessed day.