Content, Thankful and Choosing Joy

I was driving around today feeling rather bummed out. Actually I have spent the last month being bummed out. I think I was just feeling really discontent with my life and I was spending way to much time longing for the things that I don't have. So while I was driving around a children's song popped into my head. "I got a gratitude attitude yeah yeah yeah - What are you thankful for?" At this part in the song the kids are supposed to yell out things they are thankful for. But when I sang that part nothing came to my mind to answer the question "What are you thankful for?" And my heart broke. No wonder I was feeling so depressed I wasn't thankful for anything. So I immediately made a conscience decision to be thankful, content and to choose joy in my life. After making that choice this afternoon I went to visit a local church with my parents this evening. And wouldn't you know it..... A girl I have never meet before comes up to me and starts speaking words about joy, worship, and pearls over me. God is faithful to reward and encourage us. I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit brought my thanklessness to my attention.