When You Are Gloomy

We all have troubles and disappointments. Often it seems our day is ruined when plans change or we can’t do something we want. If we think about all the things we can’t do we feel bad, like Anna did. But there is another side of the picture than the gloomy side. It is the thankful side.

When things go wrong and you are feeling down, it doesn’t seem like there is anything to be glad about. But there always is, just like Anna learned. Sometimes we don’t realize how much we already have. One person said, “I cried because I didn’t have any shoes. Then I met a man who didn’t have any feet.” What would be better: no shoes or no feet? I think you would be glad for your feet! What would you do without them?

Did plans change again? If you can’t go to your friend’s house or eat cake, you can do something else! The next time you are feeling sorry for yourself, read a verse in Psalm 100 and just see if you can follow its advice. (See next section.)