How many times do I think during a day, I can't wait for... whatever the next big event is... going camping, bonfire at Mom and Dad's, family vacation, or even the next big holiday. It consumes my mind sometimes until I've forgotten about today and all of the joys and sweet moments I'm missing, ruining my day and most likely anyone in connection with my day...aka. my husband's, my children, the cashier at the grocery store, etc. What's so incredibly awesome about tomorrow, or the weekend that today can't possess? Why is cooking dinner such a bore, but Thanksgiving dinner is what you look forward to making every year? What's the difference? Shouldn't tonight's dinner be more enjoyable...there is a deal less to make for my little family's normal dinner than for feast day with the family.
Finding fun, sweet, and happy moments about my day make all the difference in how it is viewed at the end of the day. When the question is asked...how was your day? Do I think of all the annoying nit picky things that ruined my day, or do I rejoice in the small blessings I was able to find? Did I give glory to my Creator, or grovel in my mud pit of dissatisfaction?
I love these verses:
"Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Phil 4:11-13)
The Apostle Paul learned how to be content wherever he was... including prison. Some days my job or my home may feel like a prison, but that doesn't give me the right to have a bad day. Learning the precious joys of my Creator can make any "bad day" a wonderful and sweet day. It's all in how you look at it. My day today hasn't been exceptionally wonderful or horrible, but I'm going to remember that I got to go to work late, eat lunch with my husband, and decorate my dinning room table...I'm going to look forward to packing a few things for a weekend in the country and a bonfire on a chilly night, and a few moments at home to myself with no requiring task at hand...
So I conclude that today has been and will be a good day!
Sarah
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Finding fun, sweet, and happy moments about my day make all the difference in how it is viewed at the end of the day. When the question is asked...how was your day? Do I think of all the annoying nit picky things that ruined my day, or do I rejoice in the small blessings I was able to find? Did I give glory to my Creator, or grovel in my mud pit of dissatisfaction?
I love these verses:
"Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Phil 4:11-13)
The Apostle Paul learned how to be content wherever he was... including prison. Some days my job or my home may feel like a prison, but that doesn't give me the right to have a bad day. Learning the precious joys of my Creator can make any "bad day" a wonderful and sweet day. It's all in how you look at it. My day today hasn't been exceptionally wonderful or horrible, but I'm going to remember that I got to go to work late, eat lunch with my husband, and decorate my dinning room table...I'm going to look forward to packing a few things for a weekend in the country and a bonfire on a chilly night, and a few moments at home to myself with no requiring task at hand...
So I conclude that today has been and will be a good day!
Sarah
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