A very near and dear friend of mine was a close and personal friend to the late Mr. Alex Haley, author of Roots. I learned something very valuable from this friend of mine concerning this statement pictured above.
Mr. Haley was known for the above statement "Find the good and Praise it". My wife and I recently visited the Alex Haley Museum in Henning, Tennessee. Mr. Haley no doubt believed in this statement so much, I noticed that even the words are engraved on his tomb stone out in front of this museum.
We live in a world of negativity, you can look around and find so many things that you can begin to talk about in a negative manner. It really takes some effort to look beyond the surface of a thing and find the good and praise it.
In the word of God: over in Philippians, it teaches us to think on those things in a positive manner, I have included the verse for you to read and ponder.
KJV Phi 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
What an admonition to those that are quick to only see the negative because of our inherent nature in a given situation. In day to day occurrences, I am thankful, that I have learned over the years to be watchful for those things that have the tendency to cause one to think in this negative manner.
Having known this statement for many years now, it has truly helped me not only as a minister, but as a person, to look for the good, because I have found, if you'll take the time to look, you'll find the good, and yes! You'll be able to PRAISE IT!
Praying with you in mind,
Ev. Frank Mc Gee ~
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