You mustn't wish for another life. You mustn't want to be somebody else. What you must do is this: "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks." I am not all the way capable of so much, but those are the right instructions.

Who are you thinking about? Who are you thanking God for? Who has needs that you can bring before the Father with joy?

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:5—7, NLT

We can entrust our life into His hands. Jesus also teaches us the most important prayer any of us can utter: Your will, O God.

Not every circumstance feels good. But we can always determine to be joyful. Yes, oftentimes joy is a choice, an act of the will. That's why grumbling and complaining is so dangerous. Negative thoughts and words take us down a path to where everything feels impossible, too hard, unfair. But positive words and thoughts—as an act of the will and as an expression of our salvation—lead us to joy.

Paul reminds us that "righteous character" brings much glory and praise to God. So I want my life—my decisions and relationships and everyday walk—to be just as much of a worship celebration to my Father God.

I'm British; pessimism is my wheelhouse.

So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more it remains.

God has blessed me with the gift of cheerfulness.

Our joy does not have to be based on our circumstances.

If you prayed as much as you complain and quarrel, you'd have a lot less to argue about and much more peace of mind.

Think about every good thing in your life right now. Free yourself of worrying. Let go of the anxiety, breathe. Stay positive, all is well.