Isn’t it the ultimate test to do something you aren’t so happy about, or work with people you would rather not work with, or be involved in something you would rather skip? This world is full of responsibilities, commitments, meetings that we all don’t eagerly sign up for. But as we go and do these daily earthly duties it’s important to do them with joy.
If all we do is complain about the situation or circumstance then we miss the opportunity to show others the love that we receive from Jesus. When we are faced with an unattractive situation and stay positive, we will get more out of it, we will have a positive impact on others involved and our joy and love will show through. Positivity is powerful.
If I say, “I will forget my complaint,
I will put off my sad face and wear a smile.”
Job 9:27
I will put off my sad face and wear a smile.”
Job 9:27
Jesus has countless examples of how He loved others; people who denied Him and who turned against Him, in situations where people didn’t believe Him. Jesus still loved them. We will have people be rude to us, say catty and negative things about us, and ultimately we will all be tested in difficult situations; when these situations occur we have a choice to make. We can either complain about them and the people involved or we can use grace, love and patients like God does with us each and every day.
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
John 1:11
John 1:11
So today I say to you, be positive, take those situations that seem draining and do them with Joy. Jesus is your role model. Love people, even your enemies.
“But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you,
and pray for those who spitefully use you.”
Luke 6:27-28
do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you,
and pray for those who spitefully use you.”
Luke 6:27-28
You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa
