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Did One Bad Moment Steal Your Whole Day?
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Hello Reader, have you ever allowed one bad moment to ruin your entire day? I have. One disappointing message, an unexpected setback, or something not going our way can easily take over our thoughts. Before we know it, we've forgotten everything else that went right. I'll admit to you that there is a lot I have been believing God for lately that seems to stall; and I find myself focusing on these unfulfilled desires, forgetting the many things that are working and continue to work for me. It's interesting how quickly we notice what's wrong while overlooking what's good. But research suggests that practicing gratitude can improve our emotional well-being. This became real for me when I started seeing every day as a gift. The Bible says in Psalm 139:16 that every day we get to see was ordained for us when there was none of them! Let that settle in for a minute. The Bible also encourages us to "give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Notice it doesn't say everything will be good. It reminds us that even when life is difficult, there may still be something worth appreciating. Try this throughout this week: Before going to bed, write down three specific things you're grateful for. They don't have to be big. Maybe someone checked on you, you enjoyed a good meal, or you made it through a difficult day. Sometimes, changing what we notice can begin to change how we feel. Since I started noticing the gift of each day, I have become more grateful even as I continue to hope for my yet-to-be-fulfilled desires. Faith. Mind. Wholeness. — Higher Living Today |
Ufon Ahime |Mental Health Coach
I'll empower you to take charge of your mental health so you can Connect. Function. Cope. Thrive.
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