It Will All Work Out!

Have you heard the old saying, "When life gives you a lemon, make lemonade"?

How about this one: "When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on"?

This is sound advice. It sounds easy. But it can be difficult to do when you feel your world is crashing down all around you.

I learned a long time ago that I am not in control:

• I cannot control the weather.

• I cannot control a two-year-old.

• I cannot control my husband.

• I cannot control my dog.

It can often be hard to control my own behavior, attitude, and outlook on life.

I have learned from my own mistakes to depend on the one who does control it all.

God gives us the strength to carry on during hard times. We may even be able to dance our way through the struggles when we recognize that they're out of our control.

Several years ago, I spent an amazing weekend with my mother-in-law. She had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and only had a few weeks to live. The situation was totally out of her control. In spite of it all, she still kept her sense of humor, and was confident about her future. She put her trust in God and held on to the promise that she was going to a better place.

Look for the rainbows in every situation you face today. If you have a chance to change a negative into a positive for someone today, do it!

Instead of allowing little things to put you in a bad mood, make a choice to stay positive and do your best not to give anything or anyone permission to ruin your day.

Be flexible:

• If your plans need to change, it's okay.

• If your son or daughter leaves their clothes on the floor, it's okay.

• If your boss gives you an unexpected project, it will be okay.

Practice saying this phrase over and over until you can accept it; "It will all work out!"

Keep reminding yourself that everything will be okay.

Choose to enjoy life no matter what is going on around you.

Why? Because it will all work out!

On this first day of a brand new month, let's choose to be the kind of person who looks at the clouds and says, "There's a rainbow coming in just a little while." Then kick off your shoes and dance in the puddles until the sun comes out again!

Thought for the day - This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. -

Psalm 118: 24

Have A Great Day!