KICKING MY OWN TAIL

I have to admit that I haven't had the greatest attitude the last couple of days. I feel like Satan is ready to attack me at every corner, which is his job, so I don't know why that would surprise me It doesn't help that I haven't slept well in over a week and just haven't felt good in general, but the truth of the matter is that I have had my fill with all of the terrible events that have been happening to my family and friends, and I am plain old weary of the battle.

Yesterday, I guess all of the frustration and stress came to a head and I had a little melt down. Boy was I ever having myself a royal pity party! However, I got tired of feeling that way really soon, so I gave myself a good talking to, and a sharp kick in the tail and started counting my blessings. I put on a praise CD and sang at the top of my lungs until my mind and spirit were renewed and then I had a thought. "It isn't just me whose frustrated with this old world; it seems the whole world is groaning ' Even so, come Lord Jesus.'" The Word of God speaks of this when it says, "In this world there will be trouble, BUT be of good cheer, for I [Jesus] have overcome the world." As children of God, we must remember that this world is NOT our home. We are merely traveling through. Our home is being prepared for us by Jesus, himself, and that is why we cry for his return. WOOO HOOOO, GLORY, HALLELUJAH!!! (excuse me for the shout, but that puts a little fire in my bones. It makes me want to kick my heels up and shout!)

So, needless to say, I awoke this morning with a complete change in not only my attitude, but in my perspective. I have so much to be thankful for; starting with being alive to enjoy this gorgeous day and being able to hear the delighted squeals of my children outside. Thank you Lord for every good and perfect gift you send down to me.