By Georgeann (Gigi) McCrary

All too often life circumstances surmount and become mountains in our minds. Once these problems become mountains in our minds, they then manifest as mountains in our lives. Worrying about bills, jobs, lack of financial resources, children and day to day responsibilities can wear you down. The climb up these mountains can be a struggle as well. Keep going and don’t faint because God has already worked things out. He is either in the process of moving that mountain out of the way or giving you the strength you need to climb.

Lately, I too, have let some things begin to expand. I was giving them too much focus and power. Anxiety breeds more anxiety. Doubt brings about more doubt. When negativity is planted, then that’s what grows in your garden of life. I then thought about my own words H.O.P.E: Holding on with Optimism, Patience and Expectancy. Where was my optimism? Where was my expectancy? I had to get it back and fast. Before I went to bed, I talked with God about helping me refocus and make the adjustments I needed to make. And He did. The next morning I recognized what is good.

What’s good about today is that I woke up with the sun shining through my window. The rays extended, radiating the warmth and magnitude of God’s love. I don’t often take the time to notice the sun. But today I chose to not focus on the darkness and negativity in my world. Today I chose to see the light of my world. What’s good about today is that I have children that I love and cherish. They are happy playing with their friends, riding their scooters and eating popsicles on a warm afternoon. They are oblivious to the household needs or parent responsibilities, for they know that they are provided for. They reminded me that I am provided for. God has already made a way.

What’s good about today is that I was able to talk to my mother who provides guidance, wisdom, and love. She puts things in perspective in a way that only a mother can. She is honest and transparent. She is what’s good about today. What’s good about today is that I was free to attend church and praise and worship God without restraint. I could carry my Bible openly. I could clap my hands, sing uplifting songs, and say Halleluiah uninhibited.

What’s good about today is that I allowed myself to see the mountains of goodness in my life. And, although the circumstances did not change overnight, my point of focus did. Yes, there is something good about today and everyday if we chose to see it.