God has given us all a chance and a life to make the best of what we have. Sometimes blessings come easy while other times we have to work hard for those blessings but we all have to learn to be content with what we have. Godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6).
We sometimes take many things for granted and don't see how blessed we truly are. We breathe without even taking thought of it while others are gasping to take their very last breath. If we truly just take a moment to reflect on all that God has given us such as the ability to breathe, see, hear, speak, smell etc., we would be grateful and not dare to complain.
Unfortunately when we don't count our blessings we can get caught up focussing on what we don't have, leaving us with negative emotions that bring us down and lead us nowhere. I've read that envy is the art of counting everyone else's blessings but your own and envy never looked good on anyone.
Sadly there will always be people that see your light shine and they want nothing more than to put it out. Don't be surprised if its family or friends but don't ever let anyone make you feel as if you are not worthy of your blessings. Stay humble and pray for those people, they are struggling with something within themselves that only the Lord can help them with.
Happiness is a choice. If you are not happy, assess the situation, use wisdom and make the changes you need to make to better yourself. You shouldn't ever feel as if you are stuck in a situation that you can't get out of or feel as if complaining is the best way to cope. Complaining is like vomiting, it feels better after you do it but it makes everyone else around you feel sick.
Research from Stanford University has shown that complaining diminishes the hippocampus - an area of the brain that is critical to problem solving and intelligent thought. Damage to the hippocampus is scary, especially when you consider that it's one of the primary brain areas that are destroyed by Alzheimer's.
This year has been rough on everyone but it also has been a great teacher. Though 2020 has been filled with many lessons, one thing we can all agree on is that it has taught us to count our blessings. One other lesson I have learned is to not waste time, time is precious and what you decide to entertain is what will determine your happiness.
My priority in life is God first, my husband and my children and I have to do what ever is best for us. I refuse to entertain negativity and I refuse to allow toxic people or situations to effect us. That may upset some people but my mentality has completely changed these past two years, pleasing people is not my goal in life and if how I choose to live my life upsets you, I'll pray for you.
No one, and I mean no one should have the power to emotionally destroy you and break you down. Those type of people are hurting people, separate yourself from them and pray for them because at the end of the day their internal struggle should not become a burden that you should bear.
May this post give you some motivation and drive to remove negativity from your life and let it be a reminder that you are worthy of happiness. You deserve your hearts desires. So shoot for the stars, pray your way up, live humbly, and always wish the best for others.
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