Tuesday, June 12, 2007
I read Job today; where after he loses absolutely everything he had, he says
"The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
That verse makes me want to cry everytime I read it. So often I complain about traffic jams, long line-ups, stressful days at work, all these small insignificant things. Then there is Job, who loses his family, all that he owns, his crops, and servants and animals...all on one single day, and he praises God. Puts me to shame, that I can get so worked up over such small minor things in my life.
So, on that note, today I am thankful for:
1) Some of the most amazing friends that God has put in my life right now. I have been so blessed, with people who care about me, who will listen to me when I need to vent, who will put up with me. It just blows me away. I know that if I ever am in trouble, or I'm just having a rough day, those people will be there in five...no two minutes, to make sure I'm okay. To be honest, what more can a person ask for from friends...they are great.
2) Family nights. Cause hey...everyone needs a family, and do have occasional family nights, that involve steak and movies...and way too much food!
3) The amazing weather right now...it's 28 out, and I get to admire it from my office window...oh and of course the air conditioning in the office!
4) Friends who entertain me by falling off chairs....or filling their car tires wiht a bicicyle pump, or being able to sing every single song ever created.
5) The ability to laugh.
6) That today is Wednesday (shhhh, don't disturb my dellusional world)
What's making your day today?
"The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
That verse makes me want to cry everytime I read it. So often I complain about traffic jams, long line-ups, stressful days at work, all these small insignificant things. Then there is Job, who loses his family, all that he owns, his crops, and servants and animals...all on one single day, and he praises God. Puts me to shame, that I can get so worked up over such small minor things in my life.
So, on that note, today I am thankful for:
1) Some of the most amazing friends that God has put in my life right now. I have been so blessed, with people who care about me, who will listen to me when I need to vent, who will put up with me. It just blows me away. I know that if I ever am in trouble, or I'm just having a rough day, those people will be there in five...no two minutes, to make sure I'm okay. To be honest, what more can a person ask for from friends...they are great.
2) Family nights. Cause hey...everyone needs a family, and do have occasional family nights, that involve steak and movies...and way too much food!
3) The amazing weather right now...it's 28 out, and I get to admire it from my office window...oh and of course the air conditioning in the office!
4) Friends who entertain me by falling off chairs....or filling their car tires wiht a bicicyle pump, or being able to sing every single song ever created.
5) The ability to laugh.
6) That today is Wednesday (shhhh, don't disturb my dellusional world)
What's making your day today?
Labels: Relationships, Spiritual