Dear Victorious,
We are exposed to so much negative news very day, how can anyone be positive? Even as a Christian, it often feels like we're being overwhelmed by bad news on every front. How can anyone stay positive and maintain a joyful attitude in the midst of this chaotic madness?
Virginia M. - Cupertino, CA
Dear Virginia,
You maintain your joyful attitude by focusing on the things that are worthy of your time and attention. Those will not be found in the news media spewing forth its madness. Philippians 4:8 tells us to focus on things that are excellent, lovely and "worthy of praise." Like I said, you won't find that on the evening news or on the front page of the morning paper.
Start your day with things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 goes on to say that we should fill our minds with such things. That means fill our time with them too. Think about such things.
If you're having trouble maintaining a joyful attitude, my guess is that you are focusing on the noise around you and not on things referenced in Philippians 4:8.
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