Think about such things.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9 Unbeknownst to some of you, I am a secret pessimist. My initial tendency is to see what is wrong. And then be discontent. It is a real effort for me to look at what is positive around me. As I have been in my garden lately, I continue to look around and see what does not please me. The grass is not growing here, the mulch isn't deep enough there, this plant doesn't look healthy, this wooden barrel planter is falling apart, I don't like these hostas in this location, WHY DOES THIS IVY PERSIST! And I stop and listen. And the Lord reminds me. Your garden is like your life, Sheri. You can CHOOSE to look at the negative...