Sometimes, when we are having the utmost worst days of our lives (or so it seems to us) and there is just NOTHING we think could make us feel better, everything goes wrong, and we just are so flustered we can even explain how we feel. You wake up and it's horrible weather and you had a day full of outside plans, you got into a fight with somebody first thing in the morning, you forgot your school stuff at home, you didn't get enough sleep or you just did not have enough coffee and you are just ready to beat somebody silly, we just want something to go right, just one thing to make it all better. Often, we look to the wrong things for encouragement or to simmer our tempers and heated mouths. And I may or may not be speaking from experience here, because we all know I'm always just a basket full of sunshine and happiness, and never have a temper. (Honestly, I wish I could be a fly on the wall as some of you read this. I'm pretty positive that just gave A LOT of you a good laugh with that one!)
In my devotional this morning it says:
Talking about our days, "There are hidden treasures strategically placed along the way. Some of the treasures are trials, designed to shake you free from earth-shackles. Others are blessings that reveal My Presence: sunshine, flowers, birds, friendships, answered prayers."
Colossians 2:2-3 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
SO, here are a few simple ideas for you and me both for when we just feel like we are drowning in our bad days.
1. Remember all of the things we are encountering all have a purpose and a hidden message.
2. "When the dog bites, When the bee stings, When I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, And then I don't feel so bad" Whatever it may be, whatever brings you joy, or puts a smile on your face, remember them; just like the song says. Sometimes, its the smallest of things that can bring you the greatest joy. It just so happens, the things listed in my devotion that reveal His Presence are some of my favorites. Probably some of your favorite things are different from that but still have a way to show you God's Presence. So you may be a bit of a grumpy gills, think of or surround yourself with some of your favorite things; friends, flowers, your favorite worship song or songs, chocolate, or a dang good plate of french fries and a big ole milk shake (aka: my comfort combo, aka: heaven in food form).
3. Romans 15: 2-3a We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3 For even Christ didn't live to please himself.
If there is just nothing you can do to make yourself feel better, make somebody else feel better.
If you are looking for encouragement, encourage somebody else.
If you are looking for a compliment, compliment somebody else.
If you are having a bad day, make somebody else's day.
Speaking from personal experience, it does work. When I make somebody else smile or build somebody else up I feel a whole heck of a lot better.
4. Pray about it, be thankful for every trial and tribulations, every smile and every ray of sunshine. Even if it is hard to be thankful for the things, they all have a purpose. I am thankful for everything in my life because it has made me who I am. Some of the WORST things that have happened to me have actually been some of the best things to happen to me. So pray for guidance with thankful, trusting hearts.
"Would dare you, would you dare, to believe,
that you still have a reason to sing,
'cause the pain you've been feeling,
can't compare to the joy that's coming"
I'm just going to share a few things I found on Pinterest (the worlds best procrastination tool) that are a light for me.
Happy Wednesday! Friday is right around the corner!
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