Don't Worry...Be Happy
75Anyone who has read my hubs will know that there is one message in each of them, and that is that we should not take anything for granted. I get a little impatient with people who complain about petty things. I believe that we must be thankful for seeing everyday and all the blessings that each day brings.
I had the opportunity to see a young man on the Praise the Lord program on Trinity Broadcasting Corporation and my daughter sent the following video with him to me. I would like to share it with my friends on hubpages. If you ever have the temptation to complain again just remember Nick and the way he has been such a blessing.
Count Your Blessings!
One of my favorite hymns when I was a child was Count Your Blessings. A good habit we can cultivate is to be thankful at the beginning of each day for waking up that morning. We can also practice being thankful for all the good things we encountered during the day. Basically having an attitude of gratitude also inspires us to encourage ourselves and others. King David knew how to encourage himself. No wonder he was known as a man after God's own heart.
What Are You Thinking?
The most popular book in the world states as a man thinketh in his heart so is he. What are you thinking? Are you always thinking about negative things, worrying and indulging in self pity? I am not saying that we should ignore our circumstances or pretend as if they do not exist. Oh no... that would be deception and also irresponsible. However, we can decide to not focus on the problems. We can decide to focus on the solutions instead and live above the circumstances.
When we dwell on our problems we begin to complain and even become depressed. Our words will reflect what we are thinking. We can change our circumstances by thinking positively and speaking life into our situation. Instead of thinking how sick we are we can think consistently on being healed by cultivating healthy habits. In other words we can live as if we are cured and be constantly thankful for a healthy life.
Your thoughts influence your words and your words influence your actions. Remember the little red engine that kept saying I think I can? We need to have that attitude. If we do not think like that we will not be able to achieve anything. Everything we do begins with a thought. We dwell on those thoughts until they lead to actions. Our actions eventually become habits and our habits determine our personality and our character.
You have the power to be who you want to be. It begins with a thought. Who do you think you are? Who would you like to become? What are you doing to improve yourself and to meet your goals? It is all up to you.
What are your words? When someone asks you how you are, do you list all your ailments and problems, or do you mention the great things that are happening to you in spite of the problems you face? Do the words misery loves company as well as laugh and the world laughs with you ... cry and you cry alone sound familiar?
If we have faith that our circumstances will change they will, if that faith is based on the Word of God. The Word of God can bring life in a dying situation and success where there is failure. We can meditate upon the Word to bring about a positive change in our lives.
Regardless of what you think about yourself, I have one word of advice. Do not worry about your circumstances. It does not matter what you look like, where you live or how much money you have. What matters is how you deal with everything concerning you. My advice is ....don't worry....be you... and be happy
What Are You Saying?
Finally, I would like to recommend a book written by a mentor, church brother and friend of mine. The book is so powerful that a stranger saw it in my vehicle and begged me to give it to him. I reluctantly gave it away, but I purchased another copy as soon as I could. Basically, it is a reminder that God has made many promises to us. He is not a man, so He does not lie. Whatever He promises will come to pass.
It also reminds us of the importance of thinking and saying things that will put us in a position to be blessed and to have our circumstances change miraculously. It is an ideal encouragement for anyone who has a business or has been
thinking of starting a business. I am confident that it will change
lives forever. I encourage everyone to purchase a copy. It is worth it. I know because I have been blessed by the promises outlined in the book and I meditate on them regularly. The book is written by James Standfield and it is called God You Said.
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Thank you create a page. Surely God is good and He cares, knows all about us, and wants the best for us according to His will and purpose for our lives. We rest on His promises.
Forever His,
Thank you Quill. It is truly wonderful to start the day thinking of God's blessings. Thanks for visiting and please come again.
Thanks RevLady. God is truly good and we can surely rest on His promises. Thanks for visiting and please come again.
Speaking words of life, encouraging words! There seems to always be, someone worse off then us. We have much to give God praise! Great Hub!
Thank you heart4theword for visiting and thanks for leaving your comment. Yes, you are right, there is always someone in a worse situation than us and that is all the more reason to be thankful for our blessings.
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life is full of challenges and sometimes it is hard to get back up, but we must not only get up, but help others along the way to get up as well. Great hub!
I know what you mean coffeesnob. I try to help people in need even more now, because I know what it is like to go through very hard times. Thanks for visiting and for sharing your views. I am glad you liked this hub.
Truely remarkable!!!!!! What a way to live life.Thank you so much for sharing and making my life better.
Thank you DREAM ON you have made my day with your encouraging comment. Be blessed.
This is a great way to look at life. Loved the video and the message. We have so much to be grateful for.
Your statement is so powerful: "Your thoughts influence your words and your words influence your actions." This is so true. We become what we think about!
Thank you PegCole17 for visiting and for adding your comment. We certainly have so much to be thankful for, but we forget those things so easily don't we? Be blessed.
This is a great hub. I worry too much sometimes and it does get you down. This is very encouraging words. It has inspired me to try and quit worrying so much and to be more thankful for my blessings.
Thank you ris8994 for visiting and for adding your encouraging comment. I think we all have the tendency to worry at times, especially with the economy being the way it is worldwide. However, I have come to realize that worrying does not solve any problems, but it creates more problems instead. In addition, there are so many people who are worse off than us, but yet they are happy. We can learn so much from them. Be blessed.
How true, how true! Great, inspiring hub! Most of the time, a simple change of attitude is all it takes to make us happy.
Thank you for this positive hub!
You are right Jill of alltrades. Attitude says so much. Thanks for visiting and thanks for the comment.
I cried, I cried, I cried, what a beautiful story and a stark reminder that overcoming is a choice! Our thoughts (self-talk) can many times be our worse enemy. Great stuff!
If we would only realize the inner strength we have to overcome our circumstances we could be far more contented 2besure. I am sorry that this hub made you cry, but I hope that the impact is a positive one. Thank you for visiting this hub and thanks for leaving your comment. Please come by again.
great hub. God Bless You
Thanks stars439. God bless you too.
Great hub! It touched my heart. Thanks for sharing! =)
Thank you DjBryle for visiting and for leaving your comment. I am so glad that this hub touched your heart. Your comment has made my day.
Very encouraging. We should live in the moment and not dwell on our problems. I have also noticed if we listen/watch /read positive things - the negative thoughts disappear.
There is no way that I'll be listening to Joel Osteen / TD Jakes / Joyce Meyer etc and still be worrying. It lightens the spirit.
Best wishes.
You are so right Lady_E. We dwell upon whatever we feed our minds. It is a very good practice to focus on the positive things which are always there, but we forget that they exist.
I watch and listen to Joel Osteen, TD Jakes, Joyce Meyer and other positive televangelists a great deal too. I don't usually have time to read their books, but I have bought them and I read them periodically.
Thanks for visiting and for leaving your positive comment.
Thank you for your loving and caring words. Thank you for reaching out and embracing us.
Thanks Chris Eddy111 for your encouragement. Thanks also for reading and following my blog. You are a treasure.
create, well written. Loved the videos. I will be back to read more.
Thanks Granny's House for being so encouraging and supportive. I have noticed that you have read several of my hubs and you have left comments as well. I appreciate that very much. Thank you.
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Thank you for your visit and your fantastic comment Rizwan Amjed. You have made my day.
thank you... above all else I am thankful every day that my children are healthy and I am still here to watch over them.
You are welcome KKalmes. Yes, healthy children are indeed a blessing. Life is also a treasure to enjoy.
Very nice hub. Nick Vujicic is an awesome guy--I remember him and I feel both grateful and inspired to take action. I love your words "...we can decide to focus on the solutions instead and live above the circumstances." It really is too easy to complain--there's a lot to complain about in this modern world, not to mention our personal lives--but there's such an incredible warmth you feel when you take time to realize the good in your life, and as you say, "count your blessings."
Thank you BennyTheWriter for taking the time to read this hub and to leave your comments as well. I appreciate your input.
Inspiring!
Thanks for reading my hub and for leaving your encouraging comment RunAbstract.
Great hub! I enjoyed it.
Thanks patmania, I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting too.
Thank you, keep your eyes and Jesus, and helping other's will take your mind off from yourself! What we do is unto the Lord!
Sherrylou57 you are so right. As we focus on Jesus and on others, our problems will be put in the proper perspective.
Createapage, this is one of the most inspiring videos i have ever seen. Your writing is also a beautiful piece. This reminds us to be thankful for what we have and not feel sorry for that which we haven't. When i am having a bad day i always thank God for i know there is always someone out there worse off than myself, Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Loves To Read. Recently I saw a clip of China's got talent with a young man without fingers, hands and arms, yet he played the piano with his toes and sang so well. We do have so much to be thankful for and we do need to be good stewards of what God has given us. Thanks again.
Have read this before, yet there were some good things...my eyes needed to see again:) Thank you!
Thank you heart4theword. It is always a pleasure to have you visit.
create a page, I knew following you would be a treat. Thanks for this article. It encouraged me!
Thank you for this great Hub.
Yes, we have so much & we still complain.
I have short Hub about same idea, feel free to stop by.
"Privileges God has been giving us (Characteristics of privileges)"
I voted "Awesome" But you worth Great.
I am glad that you enjoyed this article revmjm. I enjoy reading yours as well.
Taleb80 thanks for visiting and for leaving your encouraging words. Thanks also for the vote. I will visit and read the hub you recommended.
Good article, with provocative and profound thought invoking comments. I liked the video, although i had seen it several times, and have passed it around the internet to the point of being obnoxious about it. LOL. I mostly enjoy hubs that stand by themselves, give a lift up, a sense of amusement, and actually are the actual thoughts of the person writing them. When the quoting from the bible is interjected, it loses some of its authenticity. There really is a fruitful and enjoyable life without always preaching from a pulpit. You have a good writing style, don't be afraid to make the credit yours alone, no one will fault you for that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. dw
After reading you comment on my hub page, i just had to return to clarify my above comments, and apologize for the implications that i am criticizing your writing style. Not intended that way. That comment about losing some authenticity should have ended with: for me. I am sure others do not have the same aversions to such quotes as i do.
D.william thank you so much for reading my hubs. Your comments are uplifting and I actually think you are a great critic. If you do criticize my writing style that is okay. The only way I can improve as a writer is to encourage criticism from others on hubpages, so please feel free to tell me what's on your mind. I will not be offended, so you need not apologize.
Great Hub :) very nice and It's so true I always look on the bright side and If you Believe in God anything is possible.
Thank you kasiapl. You are right, with God all things are possible if we only believe.
The man without shoes thought he had it bad until he met the man without legs. Your hub is well written, and I really enjoyed reading it. You provided many challenges for us to consider. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you C-Bless for your encouraging words.
"Quill" 2 years ago
Great hub and one to settle into the heart for the day knowing we are blessed.
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