Look for the Good!

Whoever goes hunting for what is right and kind
    finds life itself—   glorious life!                                                                                                                        Proverbs 21:21

When I saw this verse pop up on my Bible app today, it struck me as a great mental health counseling principle. It is also a pretty good way to look at life in general! As I have stated before in this space, I like to look at the positives in clients, not the problems. The clients are typically well aware of their problems (yes, some are not, that is true), but they may not be able to frame issues with the positive outcomes in mind. One of the basic tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, is that there is a solution for every problem.   

If one approaches situations with the idea that there are ways to overcome whatever problem we face, we find that there is hope. We also then are energized to get to that solution. It may take some time and work, but there is a way to get through whatever we face.

So, the truth in Proverbs is “hunt for the good in life”, and we will find life itself. Sounds pretty good…

Prayer: Lord, help us to see the possible positives in the problems we face, Amen