Fall to winter.

Sometimes we have a string of cold and wet days and man can that hamper your peppy mood!

It's amazing how quickly our mood can change, too, isn't it?  I have found myself very moody the last month or so. 

Maybe it's because we have moved and I just don't feel like I belong yet.  A very lonely feeling.
Maybe it's because my kids are 6 and 8 and I am beginning to feel more like a maid some days than a mom.  Exhausting.
And the "maybe list" goes on and on.

I can point the finger in a lot of possible directions- but truly, it all boils down to my lack of focus on the Lord.  I forget all that He has done for me and all that He has given me.  (And that's exactly what the enemy wants.)

What I did about 4 weeks ago- after God did a spiritual check on my heart and showed me the test results...(yikes!)

I prayed that God would open my eyes and see the wonderful things He has given me.  I asked that He would help me see the nice things others would do for me, even something so small.  A stranger opening a door for me.

And that leads me to this place today, this place of thankfulness and joy-- and I can see His hand working on my heart.

My day started and ended with encouraging friends.
And it was such an awesome day!  And so now at the end of the day, I am thinking to myself:

Even on the days where the cold and wet seem to drown out the sun and drown out the "fun," I need to keep a joyful heart, keep the positive attitude - so that I may be that blessing to someone else.
It is a mentality, to guard my thoughts, my attitude and be aware when it's far from joyful.