Think on these things

So, getting out of my self-pity slump is easier said than done. Philippians 4:8 is a great verse to remind myself of in times like these. I learned this verse when I was 7 years old and in Prims. For those of you not familiar with Prims, go here: http://ngm.ag.org/ and you will find information on the updated version of the program. Keep in mind, I was 7 well over 20 years ago! So, in keeping with the verse, I am going to list the things in my life that are honest, true, just, pure, lovely, of a good report, have virtue and deserve praise.

• My husband
• Our 2 dogs
• A roof over my head
• Food in our fridge and cupboards
• A dependable car
• Fresh water
• Electricity
• My hubby's job
• Salvation
• My computer
• My iPod touch (I must admit, I adore this little gadget)
• Oatmeal Scotchies
• The sun is shining today!
• My job because it provides needed income and allows me to work from home
• Our espresso machine
• Central air
• Family, specifically my parents
• Relatively good health
• Digital cameras (I love to take pictures)
• Cherry coke
• Memories of vacations past
• The United States of America and freedom
• High-speed internet
• My glasses (I can't see without them!)
• A fenced-in yard
• Netflix
• Our washer and dryer
• Indoor plumbing
• My wireless phone
• The Holy Spirit

And the list could go on and on and on. Now, don't get me wrong, there are still things in my life that I'm not happy about, but most of those things are beyond my control. My problem is that I want to control the things that I cannot and I then choose to ignore what I can control - my attitude!