The other day was a cloudy, drizzly, gray March day. As I walked down the street I gave thanks for the beautiful day. Sounds crazy doesn't it? I certainly prefer nice sunny days with blue skies and big, white fluffy clouds. I prefer a world of peace and joy and good things. I didn't feel especially thankful. My family and I just lost my husband's mother who really had a rough time the last few months. I have recurring and frustrating health problems. But I, like everyone else have a choice. I can allow the circumstances of life to determine my moods and the way I live or I can choose not to. I leave you with some wise words from Max Lucado: Maybe they will help you today. What you choose may help bring sunshine instead of clouds.
Because of Calvary, I'm free to choose. And so I choose.
I CHOOSE LOVE...........
No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.
p. 73 "When God Whispers Your Name" Max Lucado
I CHOOSE JOY.......
I will invite God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical.....the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.
I CHOOSE PEACE....
I will live forgiven. I will forgive that I may live.
I CHOOSE PATIENCE.....
I will overlook the inconvenience of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complain the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clinching my fist at new assignments, I will face then with joy and courage.
p. 74 "When God Whispers Your Name" Max Lucado
Don't worry if you don't feel all these things.........Our feelings have to catch up with our actions. Even if you never feel these things if you have done them you have added peace, patience, love & joy to the world. YOU have made a difference.
2 comments:
What an encouraging post. Thanks!
And thanks for stopping by my blog. I've not been writing very often lately, but I hope you'll come by again.
Wow! My first comment! Thanks! I'm excited. I'll be by your blog again. I always drop in and visit, just usually on the quiet.
thanks again.
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