THINK POSITIVE Contributed by Melanie Schurr

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that
they may have life, and have it to the full." -John 10:10

There have been some disturbing things in my life lately. Nothing
serious or life-threatening, mind you, but more like little
annoyances, to which, when combined, have the ability to affect one's
mood.

Maybe you can relate to how bits of negative gossip that find their
way to your ear can be hurtful? Or, how one can feel frustrated over a
strained relationship? Maybe your own situation is different, and what
is affecting you is worry, stress or fear?

After a few weeks of feeling not at my best, it finally sunk in to my
brain that, in life, there will always exist joy-zappers, (whether
they be people or events), but it is up to us to decide if we are
going to allow such situations or individuals to so intensely affect
our life that we are no longer as happy and at peace as we can be.

As the above Bible verse reveals, Jesus Christ came that we may not
only have life, but have it to the full! However, it is not the Son of
God who attempts to steal away and rob us of the abundant and glorious
life He desires for His children.

If we chose to dwell on negativity, every aspect of our life will
reflect this. But, if we lay all that is bothering us in God's capable
hands, and tell Him the desires of our heart, our heavenly Father
"...is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think
according to the power that works in us." (Ephesians 3:20)