Your Response

One’s outlook is determined by their ‘indwelling.’ – Anon

Though Joseph had many trials in life, the bible never gives us the impression that he felt he was ‘suffering.’ Hmm!

When we think about it, the Christian life should be one of continual celebration, but often we walk around feeling a lot like the weather – May ‘gray’ or June ‘gloom.’ In actuality, what determines who we are, how we feel, how we respond to life, and how we view what is happening is our attitude. We will all have ups and downs in life, good days and bad, but no matter the day or the circumstance, it should never stop us from celebrating all that is ours in Christ. We are all blessed beyond measure and with more than we truly deserve, and today is a part of that blessing. Therefore we should note that this very day is also a non-renewable resource, once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Knowing it is such a precious commodity, should keep us celebrating and give us an attitude of gratitude.

Until tomorrow….

Pastor Botts

“…..a cheerful heart has a continual feast….” – Proverbs 15:15

Frustrations

Life is often unfair, that’s why there’s God. - Anon

Even on the worst day of his life, when he lost everything; Job still refused to give up or get mad with God. Hmm!

Sometimes the toast gets burnt, the kid spills the milk, the car breaks down, or maybe we get stuck in a traffic jam. These are minor frustrations of life, but we must catch ourselves, slow down, gain perspective and not let these minor frustrations become a major attitude issue. Every day God gives us is perfect, but yet it doesn’t mean everything that happens will be good and perfect. But His promise is to take it all and bring good from it in His good time if we remain faithful and true. The frustrations that happen to us rob God neither of His power or promises. So in spite of the frustrations we might face, an attitude of gratitude will win the day with God.

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the Lord your God…..For the Lord your God is a merciful God…..” – Deuteronomy 4:30-31