Philippians 4: 13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

I am finding in speaking with people that the majority of people are not happy... 

as I look over my own life... there was a time where I was so negative and so miserable.. all around unhappy... and while it is true that I was going through bad circumstances.. the circumstances weren't really the problem.. my thoughts were the problem... 

Philippians 4: 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

if I were able to see good.. and overcome the negative and depressing thoughts then I would not be downcast.. sometimes we look at someone who is always looking on the bright side and we think they have not lived through anything.. 

maybe the truth of it is that they have lived through enough to learn to see God in every situation.. to see that God will work all things for the good of those who love Him... so see that God is a good God and when the time is right He will change the situation... 

I am believing that if I were to go through the things I went through years ago.. now my mind and my walk with God are strong enough that I will not be sucked under by depression and misery... I pray this is the truth...