Half Empty or Half Full?

Starting last Friday has been interesting.  I could say that it has been awful:  got stabbed in the foot with a fork, Maggie took part of my finger with the dog treat, had a migraine, stomach issues, back/side pain.  So, a bad week?

Or, I could say that I completed one Christmas gift, almost done with another, ordered gifts for several other people, and have worked on a puzzle.  I was able to Skype one evening and have received a few pictures of Hawaii sunsets.  One friend mailed a card with a picture of the two of us.  I received a gift from my Aunt Sharon.  And, was able to talk to one of the ladies from New Life Covenant.  So, a good week?

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4  NIV

And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” 
Neh 8:10  NLT

The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
Psalm 28:7  NLT

Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt,

whose lives are lived in complete honesty! 

 Psalm 32:2  NLT

We can look at the negatives...including the things that we don't have, or we can think about the positives.  I choose joy!  I have to discipline myself to do this but we can:

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