Focus on the Good

Let’s face it, we all have struggles in some area.  Sometimes, in more areas than not.  Relationships, career, housing, faith, grief, illness, debt and whatever else causes stress.  Struggles can overshadow everything else.  As I sit outside a beautiful Inn, I hear the birds conversing. I see the sun’s light layering across the trees as their colors transcend to a vibrant display. I see the gentle sway of the leaves and the warm penetration of the sun is a welcoming calmness.  There is tranquility all around.  I am reminded that God cares for all of these things.  All of creation is His.  When is the last time you were concerned whether or not the sun would rise tomorrow?  Do you worry that oxygen will be deleted when you step outside for fresh air?  Who tends the glorious landscapes of mountains, oceans and forests?  

We can worry about any and everything.  But, should we?   Read Philippians 4:6-8

I’m not pointing any fingers.  If I did, I’d have to point the finger at myself.  I have tried to change the mindset to focus on the good. There are things that cannot or will not change. So, it becomes a choice to focus on what is good.  Focus on what I can impact to change struggles.  Struggles reveal who we are at the core.  We can glean from struggles; we can grow.  We can get on our tip toes and peek over the struggles and see good surrounding us.  And, there is ALWAYS some good. 

Right now, the simple task of absorbing the beauty of creation surrounding me is good.  I could allow distractions to rob this serenity, but the rustle of the trees is a soft symphony that holds my attention.  

Focus on the good…