Yesterday morning I woke up to winter weather, freezing rain, sleet and chilling temperatures. Most of our snow had finally melted away but now the grass was again covered in white and everything was iced.
It’s April in New York. I moaned and groaned and began a list of complaints. Recent studies in Exodus came to mind and I stopped in mid-complaint. Did not want to be like those who murmured and complained for years and years through that long, long journey to the promised land. I shook off the mood. Stood straighter. Lifted my head up and praised God. I had so much to be thankful for:
- I had Friday off and did not have to go out in this weather. Praise God!
- Though the ice fell off the roof all day and the storm continued, we never lost power. Praise God!
- I was able to begin the day with a prayer session and fellowship with my Lord. Beautiful.
- I concentrated on all the things I could do inside that day, knowing once the weather turned nice, I’d want to be outside.
- It was a productive day! I got so much done with housework and chores. Praise God!
- I continually thanked God that I don’t live in Alaska.
Have you thanked God today?
Thank you for the comments last week on positive words. Congrats to the winner of “The Wedding Caper” – Cindy Regnier. Please send me your mailing address!
It’s so easy to complain, especially when you’ve had a hard week where it seemed the old “if it can go wrong, it will” adage seemed to be in full effect. This morning I wanted to run away. Of course, running away doesn’t solve the problems. Praising the Lord with a grateful heart is what works. The situations haven’t changed, but I have. 🙂
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Comment by Anita — April 15, 2013
Anita,
Yes, we all have those days. I do hope things are better and I love your last line- “the situations haven’t changed, but I have.” We truly have so much to be thankful for, even in the midst of hard times.
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Comment by admin — April 17, 2013
What is humbling is to get your own words repeated back to you by someone you did not realize heard you. Case in point: I was relating to our daughter, 36, that her Dad walks with his hands in his pockets on our morning walks.
“MOM! At least he is walking with you! Appreciate it! Be grateful! That is what you always tell me!”
Ouch. Gratitude IS good medicine. It is not a bitter pill that is choked down, but a soothing balm that is applied to the speaker as well as the hearer; the mouth, the ears, and the hearts. . .maybe the heads too. I am positive God loves it!
Go, Anita!
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Comment by Melody — April 24, 2013
Melody,
Nice example!
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Comment by admin — April 24, 2013