“I’ll be
happy when_____” I can’t count the millions of times I think that daily. I’m
waiting for the time when my health, my children, and my finances are in perfect
order… Hold on! Reality check! Life often runs according to humorist Erma
Bombeck’s philosophy:
“If life is a bowl of
cherries, what am I doing in the pits?”
Some
individuals may dig even deeper for life
truths. They may follow the Man in Black’s philosophy in the movie, The Princess Bride:
“Life is pain…Anyone
who says differently is selling something.”
When Nothing Makes Sense
Let’s assume
certain aspects of your life are spinning out of control. Some people you deal
with don’t want to change. Others don’t want to listen to “reason”. They are what they are. You can’t force individuals
to comprehend and accept your way of thinking. For instance, they may not
understand your wishes and priorities.
Don’t forget
the trials in your circumstances, either. Despite your obvious intelligence, you’re
still in debt and underemployed—or unemployed. That medical problem is still
unresolved, too. (Please substitute your own challenges; we all have them.)
What’s going
on?!! It’s called “Life”; it really is. The
French have a phrase that says it all: “C’est la vie,” which means, “That’s
life.” This can also be expanded to signify, “What can you do?” Rationality, fairness,
and predictability have rarely been a part of my existence; I don’t know about
you.
What is the Solution?
Must we keep
such a fatalistic attitude for years? Why should we, since it’s obviously
unhealthy? Let me present you with another option:
Celebrate your
short-term, small victories; you’ll be encouraged.
In other
words, don’t wait for the Red Sea to be parted against all the laws of physics;
be happy now. God is protecting you
from the plagues He’s sending to Egypt. We often overlook the small “Aha!”
moments as we wait for the gigantic “Wait! Did that really just happen?”
events.
The Importance of Gratitude Now
There are
always plenty of unfair situations in the world. Some people are unhappy with
the results of the recent Presidential Election. Many are using it as another
excuse for violence. (We won’t go there.) The list of negatives goes on and
on.
It’s almost
Thanksgiving in America. It’s a good time to remember the positive individuals
and situations in our lives. We make
the choice to be pessimistic or
optimistic; nobody can make that decision for us.
My Conclusion
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never
comes to an end; they
are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The
Lord is my portion’, says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’”—Lamentations 3:22-24 (NIV)
We’re all
waiting for huge breakthroughs; it’s human nature. However, the Lord wants us
to recognize the small blessings he sends our way daily.
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