Peaceful and Content

I have struggled with having a peaceful and Content life. I have found that the old saying "Life is what you make of it" is so true. No matter what struggles and problems you are facing in life, you can still choose to be content in your circumstances. We have dealt with many issues over the past few years, and it took time to learn how to turn those problems over to God. Do I still worry? You bet! It's just in my nature but I have gotten better at not letting things get me down quite so much. God promises that he will be there for us no matter what problems the world hands us. My favorite bible verse is Matthew 6 verse 34. "Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." I recite this to myself often. I try not to worry about things past today. So far, I haven't been able to kick the worrying habit all together but I am improving day by day. I have learned that just because I have problems that I can't fix in my life it doesn't mean I can't still have a peaceful and satisfying life. I thank God for what I have and pray diligently for the people and issues that need addressing. The most important lessons I have learned over the past several years are that you can't make people change and you can't please everyone. I had a real problem with that last one. I can't stand for someone to be mad at me. I am still learning how to let that go and to know that I can't control others thoughts and actions. I try to be the best I can. I know I fail every day but I will never give up trying! "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor Let it be fearful." John 14:27