If you're happy and you know it...

Clap your hands!

Remember that Sunday school song?
Well I have decided even when things are bothering me to say that and clap my hands right where I'm standing.
I got sick and tired of being aggravated or moody or just getting upset over the littlest things. I've decided to be happy no matter what situation I'm in. To Thank God fully for what he has given me. I know that as a 'christian' Or an Apostolic woman I should be a light and lead by example. But don't get me wrong we all have our faults. Since I've made my mind up to have the happy mindset no matter what goes wrong, I've been HAPPY!
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I know it might sound sort of silly. But to me it's working. I'm having more patience with my husband and my son who always seemed to aggravate me. Logan, once he hit two seemed to grow an attitude and a very mouthy mouth. My husband...I think he just likes to aggravate me. Maybe that is his way of showing love Ha ha ha! I'm crackin' myself up! Anywhoo, I realized while Im driving down the road, and my son is screaming and crying and tellin' me what to do and me screaming back at him not to scream at me, It is NOT solving the problem. Lord have mercy Im teaching him to scream.
Things have quieted down and my ears are grateful.
My hubby is happy that Im happy and happy that I tell him Im happy.
On the way to church last night Logan said "mama! Im happy!" I said "really? that is great" He said "Yep"
I want to instill in my kids that it's ok to get upset, but to know that truly God has all things in control. By us loosing our temper and trying to handle things ourselves and having a bad attitude and just gettin aggravated we are tying God's hands.
For example.
I want my husband to live for God and be in church with me. I know that God has given me a promise it will come to past. But by me being ill tempered and short with him and not really showing Gods love. He will wonder what is the difference b/t me and anyone else and there should be a difference. Of course he is going to do things I don't like. Drinking, going to parties...just to name a couple. But still that is the way he has always been. He still loves me and the kids. God has to win him over.
Im determined to be a godly woman of God. A woman who shows love and compassion and kindness. A woman who is known for lending an ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a heart to love. I want to show Gods love and light. I want to be and Im going to be these things.