Happiness is a Product of Choice

Are you happy right now? Are you angry? Are you discouraged?

You are the only person in your life that can decide what mood you’re in. You can’t control how others choose to feel, but you have control over your thoughts, and over your mood.  It is up to you to choose whether you’re going to have a positive outlook on life today, or not. It’s a choice, and it’s up to you to make it for yourself.

If you’re extremely unhappy or discouraged, and you don’t know where to find the strength to change your outlook on life, remember Philippians 4:11-13, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”

Jeff Young sent out an email today with some great words:

Since happiness is found in the mind, and our own thoughts are the only thing we have complete control over, happiness or unhappiness is a product of choice… God is not out to get you, He is on your side. The world is not out to crush you, it is your oyster. Outside, it rains sometimes, it shines sometimes. Whatever it is doing, it does for everyone. On the inside, the sun is always shining. The question is whether or not you are going to pull the blinds.

Exciting News!

It’s been 6 months since the launch of ThankChrist.com, and as I look at the statistics for this website, I thank Christ that so many people around the world have shared their stories of thanks and blessing with others!

Here’s a breakdown…

• There have been exactly 300 posts made so far
• Posts from people in 27 countries and 6 continents.  The countries are: The United States, Canada, Australia, Belgium, United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany, Philippines, India, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Norway, Chile, Guatemala, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, France, Sweden, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Brazil, Venezuela, and France!  The continents are: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa!

Now is your chance to share with the world your stories of thanks and blessing!

Please be Praying

Please be praying for those aboard the Air France jet, as well as their loved ones.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/brazil_plane

Your Chance to Share!

Share your stories of thanks and blessing today (in the box to the right)!

A Mother’s Day Treat!

Here’s a great video for Mother’s Day.

An Eagle Caught Me

I thought it would be fun to share a recent design of mine, called “An Eagle Caught Me.” Yes, that’s me in the picture.

The idea behind the design is simple – when I fall, God (the Eagle) is there to catch me.

Thank Christ for always being there for me. I am constantly falling short, and there is no one in this life more reliable to catch me than Him.

Contentment

Thought I’d share this:

Contentment is… No regrets of the past, No fear of the future, No envy in the present – David Jeremiah

COLLIDE Magazine Reviews ThankChrist.com

I like reading interesting magazines, but I only subscribe to one – COLLIDE Magazine. Every two months, I can’t wait to find the next issue in my mailbox.

Well, yesterday I found the latest issue in my mailbox (Issue 10, March/April 2009). As I was skimming through the magazine (which I always do before reading each article), I ended up stopping to read through the “Tech & Web Reviews” section. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I want to thank COLLIDE Magazine for reviewing ThankChrist.com. I love what they have to say!

Here’s their review:

ThankChrist.com gets 4 out of 5 stars!

WHAT’S COOL: ThankChrist.com is a basic website that allows you to publicly thank Christ and read what others are thanking Christ for. Share your praises, read others’ praises, and respond, all in a confidential manner. The site even has an RSS feed so you can easily keep up with what others are thankful for.
WHAT’S NOT: How can we find something negative about thanking God and sharing those praises with others?
THE BOTTOM LINE: Whether God checks the Internet, we don’t know, but ThankChrist.com is a great way to share your thankfulness to Him with others.

The latest issue of COLLIDE Magazine on my table

COLLIDE Magazine reviews ThankChrist.com

Thank Christ for COLLIDE Magazine!

God Cares

Thank Christ for my dog, Bitsy.

When I was 12 years old, I asked my parents for a dog. My dad told me to ask God for the exact kind of dog that I wanted. So, that night I prayed for a small white dog with brown spots. A week later God sent me Bitsy – a white, month-old Miniature Chihuahua/Shih Tzu mix (with brown spots and all).

I took Bitsy to Central Bark today (a dog park down the street). She’s 13 years old now (91 in dog years). It was the first time we went to a dog park together. She has never been around that many dogs in one place, so her natural reaction was to stand as close to my leg as possible.

As I tried my best to walk around the park with her, a thought came to mind. Bitsy has been a loyal companion. Looking back on all of the major events that happened during the last 13 years of my life, I realize that she has always been by my side. She is a reminder that God is always by my side – He cares about me and answers even the simplest of my prayers. So, thank You Christ for Bitsy, a reminder that You love me.

Bitsy at Central Bark

Pray Chat

Would you like prayer? Do you have something you’d like to share, anonymously?

ThankChrist.com is now offering something new called Pray Chat!

We know that it can be difficult, or weird, to ask for prayer in person. So, we’ve created a safe place where you can find support and ask for prayer over the internet. Pray Chat is set up so that your personal information does not need to be shared, so the conversation can be anonymous.

Visit PrayChat.com