Some days just do not go like we would want. There are the routine frustrations like dentist appointments, traffic, bad weather, family issues, and organizational failures. Then there are the unexpected and major troubles like a health emergency, a loved one’s death, and financial issues. Some days make us want to crawl into a ball, cover up and hide from the world. We all have these days and most are unavoidable. However, how we react is far more important than the problems. How we react has impacts upon more than the immediate situation.
Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” It is possible to have a positive attitude in the face of a bad day. By faith we can trust in the author of each day. We can believe that He only creates good things. After all, He created us. We can trust that He will be able to move us through our troubles and make something good out of them. We can observe how He works good from the midst of our struggles. If we face our troubles with these attitudes, God will work good for us and we, and those around us, will not suffer the impacts of a bad attitude..
Reluctant Retiree 