Thank God for EVERYTHING?

At home for the whole of today because I am down with a bad cold and boss told me I should rest and recover soon.

Why am I down with a bad cold? A few reasons: Chilly wind at night, lack of vit c, insufficient rest, NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

I firmly believe that NEGATIVE EMOTIONS can bring lots of illnesses to a person. Stress, depression, hatred, bitterness, discontentment, discouragement etc...such emotions do not bring health to one's physical body.

Some of you would know, I have been rather depressed lately. Why? It's a long story..

BUT

God spoke through a sermon I listened to this morning. A familiar passage - Phil 4: 4 - 9....one of my favourite passages.

DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING AND GIVE THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!

I can choose to dwell on sad thoughts, problems, stress, difficulties...or I can choose to dwell on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable etc.

I admit that what's been going on in my mind lately are largely negative stuff. Terrible! Terrible!

My prayer today: "Abba Father, forgive me for dwelling on the negative stuff and for neglecting the importance of thanksgiving. Please help me to give thanks for EVERYTHING and to dwell only on what is good. In Jesus Name I ask and pray, Amen!"