Put on a happy face

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Gray skies are gonna clear up,Put on a happy face;Brush off the clouds and cheer up,Put on a happy face.Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy,It's not your style;You'll look so good that you'll be gladYa' decide to smile!Pick out a pleasant outlook,Stick out that noble chin;Wipe off that "full of doubt" look,Slap on a happy grin!And spread sunshine all over the place,Just put on a happy face! ♪♫♪


This is what I am doing. Putting on a happy face!
Last week I went to work and found out I didn’t have a job. But don’t worry, I was given another job. I wasn’t totally surprised, but I’m not gonna pretend that it didn’t bother me. Because it did. However, after lots of time praying, and seeking God’s help, I have a new attitude. ♪♫♪ I got a new attitude ♪♫♪ :)
With God’s help I am going to be the best at this job that I can be!

There are other things. Such as the fact that, financially, things are tight right now. I have decided that money really is the root of all evil! I say we go back to the old days, and start trading chickens for cows, etc. Who’s with me?!

Seriously though, it struck me the other day that it is so easy to feel sorry for ourselves. God has blessed me so much, and yet when I go through a little rough patch I start with self pity, and doubt.
Over the last couple weeks, I have been focusing on the negative.
>all these bills are due at once. How am I going to pay everything?
>if I loose my job what in the world will we do?
>why do I constantly struggle with allergies, sinus problems, and asthma?
>the kids have grown so much they’re all 3 going to need new summer clothes!
>gas is sooo expensive!
>how am I going to pay for day care this summer?
AHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, deep breaths. Close your eyes. Talk to God.

Focus on the positive.
>yes, we have a lot of bills right now, but God is faithful. He has always taken care of us.
>I did NOT loose my job. God prepared the way, and I kept a job. He will help me learn this new position, and perform it to the best of my ability.
>Allergies, and asthma? Things could be worse. Most importantly, the kids are doing well. We haven’t been to the dr. for them for a record length of time! I live in America where I have access to medicines to help me. Some for free!
>Yes, the kids have grown. This is a good thing. My kids are healthy, and growing!!!!!
I went to the thrift store and got an entire cart full of clothes for them for $70!
>we will adjust to gas prices. God will provide. He will take care of us.
>God took care of summer day care too. Alivia will be free, and Scott will be working at home a couple days a week so the kids can stay with him.

God provides. He will never leave me or forsake me. He will make a way.

So, like I said before………….. ♪♫♪I got a new attitude ♪♫♪
I’m going to put on a happy face, and count my blessings!!!!

Philippians 4:4-9
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.


Peace and love to all!
~Charmaine