Think on these things.

3/19/10 “Royal visit” expectation = exhilaration. Family and future family coming = anticipation. Sunny skies and warm temps = contentment. Flights cancelled for no “visible” weather concerns = confusion. Plan A fails = costly plan B = frustration. Flight arrival = delight. Overcast and chilly = annoyance, sort of. Palm Sunday service with family and future family = joy. Potty accidents cancel trolley ride = disappointment. Sleepless nights = exhaustion. God’s strength = hope. Family leaving = sadness. God’s presence = assurance. Real “flight” weather concerns = worry. Safe arrival = relief. Prayer = peace. Wedding in June = joyful expectancy.

How can all these feelings come from one person within one “short” weekend time frame? From highs to lows, emotions can run us ragged. Regardless of the circumstances, happiness is a choice. Every weekday at 7am, “Almost Live from Houston High” reminds the students to “Make it a great day or not---the choice is yours!”

So how do you do it? In my first Kay Arthur, Bible Study in the 70s, I learned to “Philippians 4: 8” everything.

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.