HAPPINESS

Lately people around me have noticed a big difference in my perspective on life.I went through alot of spiritual battles last year that have made me a stronger person but in those battles I suffered alot of struggles that were within me.I got really stressed out,always down in the dumps,low self-esteem,bad relationships,and got back stabbed by people that I really thought were my friends.I had so many things happen in my family that I seariously think my family could be on a reality show and make big money off it!In all the chaos and crazy schedules I had something missing within me.I forgot who I was as a person!On top of that everyone around me just thinks that I can take care of myself which 70% of the time thats true.The other 30% of the time I wished I had someone that would realize I need someone to be my prayer warrior because I get burnt out just like any human being.Eventually I came to the conclusion that I can't control everything and I got to change my whole mind set on life.Here is the one tip that I use everyday for the people that have asked me how I changed my perspective...
I MAKE HAPPINESS A CHOICE NOT AN OPTION!!
By living by that one motto God has done some miracles in my life.I remind myself to live one day at a time and let God have his complete control of it.That is easier said then done!As humans we let emotions take control but in reality we are the ones that can comtrol our emotions.We make the decision!!I aways remind myself that God only made one me to be put on this earth and he wants me to be HAPPY!
Here is one of my favorite scriptures in my favorite book of the bible:
"I know the Lord is always with me.I will not be shaken,for he is right beside me"
Psalms 16:8