It's going to be a good day!

Why? Just because I want to believe it is going to be a good day! Sure, things are not always perfect in my world, but you know what, each day is what I make of it. I can make it a bad day for myself - and for others - just by my attitude, my pity parties, my work - or whatever I do. I can make it a good day by determining I want it to be a good day. And today is going to be a good day.

I refuse to let the happenings of life weigh me down. I will not let the attitude of others reflect in me, my attitude, or my life. I am better than that. God created me to be me - not someone else. That means I do not own other people's issues or problems. They alone are responsible for how they grow from them. They can either wallow in pity parties or rise above the past and choose to live free.

I read in my devotional this morning about 'No Plan B'. If plan 'A' doesn't work, there isn't a plan 'B' in place to use. So many times we are told to make alternate plans if the first one does not work. Sometimes, I must admit, it is good to have a plan 'B', for such times. Especially travel. Last night it took me over an hour to get to where I was going. It took me 50 minutes to get to where it normally takes me only 20. I finally got off the freeway and took side streets - which I'm not sure if that was a good move or not because then I got caught up in construction. But I did get to where I was going eventually. Tonight I think I will start with the side streets and head up north to where I'm going. Don't like freeway driving anyway with all the people switching lanes thinking they can get there quicker. They are idiots most times. (Did I say that out loud?) I find myself often saying 'are you kidding me? Did you just cut that guy off?' Plan A versus Plan B is a topic to pursue another time.

Anyway - I don't have a plan 'B' for today because plan 'A' is to believe it is going to be a good day and determine I will live like it is a good day today. No special reason. I still have to work. Hubby has a terrible cold and I'm taking my olive leaf extract and drinking my green tea so that I don't get it. I'm still broke as usual. Two employees are still out of jobs as of tomorrow (thank God I'm not one of them!). I'm alive, I'm breathing on my own, and I'm at peace with the world.

I like the scripture I have for today - "I will be your God throughout your lifetime.... I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you." Isaiah 46:4 NLT. I know on Whom I depend for my good days - and Who gets me through the bad ones. God has seen me through a very dysfunctional and difficult childhood, and many, many, life situations which have been difficult. He has walked me through all of them, each day. He has never left me alone. Yeah, my childhood was rough, but I trust in the ONE who made me, that although He allowed things to happen, He has a purpose for my life and will use it for my good. And He has, over and over. What has happened has made me more sensitive to issues, and I am stronger because of it. I know "life happens" and isn't always perfect.

A good day today is in store for me, because I choose to make it one. I'm not going to allow things or people to get me down. I have a job, for which I'm thankful for. I have a family who loves me and cares for me. I know I can call any one of them - even my grouchy son (on occasion) and although he may not be able to do anything, he will listen to me and will love me. He may even choose to give me good advice.

Whoo hoo! I TOLD you it was going to be a good day! I applied for another job within the company yesterday - and just got the interview for tomorrow afternoon!! This can be a good thing! I am thankful for the opportunity to move into another area and learn more. Will tell you more after I have the interview.

I am feeling loved by my faithful God. When I give Him the glory and honor and praise, when I acknowledge my life is in His hands and He takes care of me, through the bad stuff, and the good stuff, He always provides. And He will for you as well. Give it all to Him, and trust Him, that in all things He works for your good.

Blessings!