A Positive Attitude

Pastor Mike continued his series on Joseph - the one with the coat of many colors. Joseph had a fairly good life going until his jealous brothers sold him into slavery. He continued to worship God and God blessed him even when he was in slavery and prison. God was preparing Joseph for his future - God's plan for Joseph's life. Joseph was a man with a positive attitude - I like that. I've tried to raise my kids with a positive attitude and teach them anything is possible if you believe - believe in God, believe in yourself, etc. I've tried to share this belief with those around me. I've been around some negative people in my lifetime and I never could understand why they wanted to focus on the negative. It's such a bummer. Through being a widow and serious illness, I tried to focus on the positive. I wasn't always successful especially when widowed at 25 with 2 small boys; but God showed me He had even more blessings for my life. I was happily married the first time, and grief stricken when widowed. I prayed continually for God to send someone into my life to love and be a father to my boys. God blessed me with a wonderful second husband, John, and then blessed us with a beautiful daughter, Julie. I can't imagine not having them in my life. I can't imagine my boys not having a father like John or having a sister. What amazing events! God's plan for our lives is so much better than any plan we come up with. We just need to stay focused on Him and seek His guidance for our lives. Pray for me as I continually seek His will for my life... and look for the positive things in life !