The following is the Preface to My Pursuit of a Good Mood.

I have been asked many times, “Mike, if you only had a sixty second ‘elevator ride’ to explain this book and your ministry, what you would tell me?” I would respond with the following:

In this book, I tackle a difficult subject—mood struggles. Mood struggles can range from simple struggles that everyone experiences from time-to-time all the way to a diagnosed mental illness. Mood struggles can seriously impact every area of a person’s life, including family, personal, and work. This book addresses my personal experiences with the full range of mood struggles, including the diagnosis of bipolar disorder—a mental illness. This book also provides insights and useful resources for coping and better understanding anyone you know who has mood struggles.

Please keep this in mind, no matter what your struggle; the goal shouldn’t simply be healing. Though for some, God may heal. Rather the goal is holiness. The goal is to be transformed into the likeness of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. My life’s journey in pursuit of a good mood has convinced me that anyone can live a life that honors God, His Word, and His ways—no matter what challenges or illnesses come your way. One of the greatest blessings from this renewed thinking is my prayer for you, that you will find purpose, meaning, and direction through the struggle.

At the end of this book, I will share with you the ministry my struggle has produced—the Good Mood Foundation. Part of God’s vision for this ministry is to give this book away for free in order to reach as many people as possible who have mood struggles. Through my story and ministry, I am seeking to lead people to the God of the Bible—the only True Source of hope!

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