I like to read feel-good stories. The ones where the news doesn’t talk nearly enough about. Frequently front and center are stories of sadness, anger, political opposition. Though amidst all that, there is still good to be found in this world. Even if it isn’t talked about near enough. Mass media has a way of focusing on the negative, almost glorifying it. I think there should be more precedence on the goodness that still exist. For if you watch the news, read the news or things like it too much, it is easy to become a cynic. To lose sight of the good. To get stuck in a negative mindset, instead of still seeing the goodness in the world. Friend, it is true that this world has many problems. I am not saying to not be aware. However, I know the importance of not being too engrossed in the bad. I also know the importance of looking for the good too. For despite the brokenness of this world, God still is here. You can still see Him in the good that exist. May we remember to still seek goodness, even as many are fixated on what isn’t. For when we can still see the good, we can better see God’s goodness and His blessings that do still exist.

Erin Fitts-Brower

Philippians 4:8 NIV

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.