Do you foster love and encouragement or live in a world of despair? Do you have hope or do you allow yourself to stay discouraged? Do you utilize prayer or rely on your strength and knowledge? When times are tough I remind myself that I have a choice as to how I perceive myself in the world in which we live.  I have been one that has had an abundance of strength, hope, and faith.  I choose to find hope as I move through my day. When we struggle to function, it is important to understand that we still have…