When I find myself feeling sorry for myself or unhappy about something, it is usually a little thing of very little importance and of no eternal value. I need to rejoice, even when I don't feel like it. The Joy of the Lord is my Strength, and Joy leads to faith and faith leads to results. Feeling self pity just leads to complaining, fear, doubt, and failure. Jesus is coming back soon and those of us who look forward to His return are full of His Joy!