Miss Grumpy Pants
Yep, that’s what I’ll call her.
Miss Grumpy Pants.
If I based my self worth on what she says to me on a daily basis, I would have none. Zero. Zilch. Nada.
The things she says to me are quite often laced with a condescending tone and accusatory in nature.
It’s like, at the end of the day, she thinks there will be an award given to the one that grumps the most.
My point in this post is NOT to pick her apart. Instead, I wish to point out how people of this world will say harsh things to you, and, often times, about you as well. Yet, it is up to you as to how you will allow this to affect you. In the past, I would immediately take offense to this. Now, though, I feel I have grown due to all I’ve been through and can choose whether to take offense or not.
Yes, it is a choice.
Sure, I could fly off the handle and let my anger get the best of me as I yelled at her “always accusing me … always nagging.” OR, I can keep my composure, look her directly in the eyes, and nicely state my case.
The best part is next!
It’s where I let it go right after I’ve said what I needed to say about why I did this or that the way that I chose to do it. And in letting go, I hold on to the happiness that was already in my heart to begin with.
You see, I did NOT let her steal my joy!
Yea me!!!!
Most days, this is how I conduct business now.
And there is such freedom in letting the small stuff go.
Find your freedom today!
Proverbs 19:11
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
God’s Mercies Are New Every Day
The birds were singing such a beautiful song this morning, and the sky was a mixture of pastels as the sun rose over the tree tops in my backyard. There is no denying that He who created the world designed such a sunrise this morning. Yet another of His masterpieces was on display for all the world to see. I paused for a moment at the back door as I gazed out and smiled. Not just any smile, but a deep down in my soul smile. God did that. He started my morning off right, despite the restless night I had with a cramp in my shoulder that woke me early in the morning hours. God displayed His majesty as He painted the sky right before my very eyes.
Just as God gives us a new sunrise every morning to greet us, He provides new mercies for the course of our day. He knows what we will encounter long before we ever encounter it. Know that He’s right there standing beside you no matter what you have to face today.
No matter what happened yesterday, shrug it off as you begin today! Realize that God’s mercies are new every day!
If something happened yesterday that threatened to steal your joy and your peace of mind, consider that God gave you grace while you were dealing with that situation at the time. Do not take the negatives of yesterday into today.
Here’s to a great day! Now get out there and live life to the fullest!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! The state offices are closed, and students are happy as they do not have school today. However, this day is not just about getting to hang out around the house for an extra day or having an extra long weekend. This is a day set aside to honor his birthday as he was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement. This movement successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.
I would like to take a moment for us to reflect on a quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. as follows:
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’
Just what are you doing for others?
Do you sit by silently when you see an injustice taking place, or do you speak up? Do you find your voice and fight for what is right?
Are you lending a helping hand to those in need? Or do you walk on by as if you never saw their outstretched hand?
Another quote that resonated with me is as follows:
I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
Are you carrying hate inside of your heart? Or, have you decided to let go of hatred that you once held on to? Have you let resentment fall from your grasp? Or have you yet to realize that hatred is too great a burden to carry around with you. Why bear it any longer? Let it go so you can be happier.
Love thy neighbor as you are told to do in the Bible!
No matter where you stand and what side you may be on, we are all a part of the human race. I would like to see harmony on both sides with no discrimination from whites against blacks NOR blacks against whites! God formed us all with His great and mighty hands. We are the color He chose for us to be, and He commanded that we are to love one another.
Think on that as you go about your day.
