Be Positive
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.—Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!—Ephesians 3:20 (MSG)
Is there a situation in your life right now where you can’t see the bright side? The Bible teaches that Jesus made it possible to live an abundant life despite the hardship that comes with this earthly life. When dark thoughts take over, imagine yourself handing the problem over to Jesus and trust Him to handle it.
Lord, help me to let this problem go and believe that You will work out everything in my life for good.
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.—Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.—Lamentations 3:24–26 (NIV)
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.—Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)