I wonder if we resolved today not to whine about anything whether we'd be silent the whole day. At my house that wouldn't be far from the truth, and that's only partially because a 2 year old lives here. I too am guilty of having a consumer attitude about life, wanting to be served what I've built up in my mind as what I deserve. But what I miss in all that is appreciating all the imperfect mess that makes life so wonderful. We have flaws to remind us that we need God, and our days are filled with trials that give us reasons to seek Him. And when we don't fully realize the incredible grace the Lord has shown us - if nothing else, consider that you woke up at all today - we're pretty unlikely to pass it along to anyone else. Hence the whining.
So in the spirit of ridding the world of one Negative Nancy, I declare today Thank God Thursday, which will be followed by Fall Silent Friday, Shut Your Pie Hole Saturday, Save It For Worship Sunday, Mellow Out Monday, Talk Less Tuesday and, in homage to Charlie Brown's teacher, Waa Waa Wednesday.
I challenge us all today to allow only what is positive, encouraging and full of praise escape our lips. I don't want to hear about how the weather isn't warm enough, cold enough or snowy enough. No complaints about breaking news pre-empted a basketball game. Eat what you're served without any comments on how long it took to get to your plate. Thank the person who served you, and if you get the chance, do something to serve that person. Today might be your last to be the Lord's hands and feet here on the earth.
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
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