The decisions we make and our attitudes throughout the day (that affects those decisions) are based upon the thoughts we allow to fill our minds. If I’m thinking about negative issues all day (people, places, and things), how can I expect to be happy and upbeat?! I'll be just as negative as the thoughts I allow to run free within my mind. Remember, you are what you think!

If you’ve been wondering why you’re mad and upset throughout the day, take time to inventory what you’ve been thinking about. A change of behavior is as close as a change in thought...well...that’s where it begins.

Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Philippians 4:8 (KJV) - 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.

If you are trying to change your thoughts and feel bombarded and overwhelmed with negative thoughts (trying to disrupt your 'change'), call upon the Lord:

Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) - The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Satan may be trying to thwart your progress by sending flaming arrows of negativity in rapid succession. Take up your shield of faith - part of the full armor of God - to extinguish these arrows and help you stand for the Lord at all times (see Ephesians 6:10-18).