Things happen! If you are alive and breathing, something is going to happen to you today! I have no idea what it will be; so be prepared. Arm yourself with attitude; a good one mind you!! The things that will happen may be good or bad, but what they turn out to be is up to you. Even bad things can have a good side if you just think about it. Now, I am not saying that everything that happens is pleasant; remember the dentist? I am saying that you can make this difference; your life is what you make it!!!! Jesus puts it this way....
WEB: Matthew Chapter 5
[1] Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. [2] He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
[3] "“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
[4] Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
[5] Blessed are the gentle,
for they shall inherit the earth.
[6] Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness,
for they shall be filled.
[7] Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
[8] Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
[9] Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
[10] Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
[11] “Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
[12] Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Another way of saying "Blessed" would be something like... an inward state of mind that is not affected by outward circumstances. All the things Jesus mentioned can result in goodness, even when people are "not so nice" to you. Even then, you benefit because you are in good company (see verse 12). Life is attitude, attitude, ATTITUDE!!! Remember, you really don't need a sign to tell you these things, just reread the Matthew passage and pray about it. Wondering if you really understood what Jesus is talking about? If someone asks you what happened to you today to make you so happy... then you are the poster-child for this passage! Success!!!