Life is good, in spite of all the things that are not so good.  We need to understand that.  It will give us perspective.  It will teach us to live our lives in gratitude.  It will rescue us from negativity.  It will make our life winsome.  Truth is, people are not attracted to folks who constantly harp on all the things that are going wrong in their lives.  God loves us; His great mercy has reached us; His abounding grace is operating through us; His Spirit is walking with us.  There is a lot more that is going right in your life than is going wrong.

Father, forgive us for magnifying our problems.  Forgive us for camping out on the plains of negativity.  Help us to see all of the good you have showered on us and be grateful.