Whatever you get out of something depends on what you put into it. This is true in all aspects of our lives – work, recreation, educational, spiritual, family, friends, even times of solitude. You will get out of it whatever you put into it.

If you decide you are going to be productive, enjoy yourself, learn, get closer to God, strengthen family ties, develop lasting friendships, and use your time of solitude to grow in your spiritual life – you will experience a happiness and peace in your life because of your disposition. On the other hand if you decide you are not going to enjoy something, you will continue to be dissatisfied and will miss out on experiencing life to its fullest. A positive and cheerful disposition honors God and moves you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ.

Sometimes we have to put more effort into our lives, kind of like the butter or peanut butter, to experience the results of being positive and cheerful. 

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” Galatians 6:7-10

A positive and cheerful attitude honors and glorifies our Lord and Savior. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, believing in the resurrected Christ, God enables you to live in such a way that you will want to experience the goodness, the wonder, and the excitement of a life in Christ. God bless you as you begin, and/or strengthen your faith journey, living with a Christ-like peace and joy!