Every day, life gives us a choice about which side we will live on.

Hate has four letters, but so does love. Enemies has seven letters, but so does friends. Lying has five letters, but so does truth. Cry has three letters, but so does joy. Negativity has ten letters, but so does positivity.

Life has two sides, and while we cannot always choose what happens to us, we can choose which side will shape our hearts.

Philippians 4:8 says, “Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely… think on these things.”

You cannot stop every negative thought from knocking on the door of your mind, but you do not have to invite it inside and give it a place to stay.

You can choose love instead of hate.

You can choose truth instead of lies.

You can look for joy even while tears are still falling.

You can choose to believe that God is working, even when life is not going according to your plans.

My friend, the side you focus on will eventually influence the direction you travel. So today, choose the better side. Choose faith. Choose hope. Choose kindness. Choose joy.

Most importantly, choose to walk with God, because with Him by your side, even the darkest day still holds the promise of a brighter tomorrow.