Well, it happened yesterday...snow! I was with my sister and we were out running errands and she suddenly looked outside and exclaimed, "Look, it's snowing! Oh, it's so beautiful!" I can't say that I was quite there ...snow being beautiful. It means it is really cold and that is about as far as my mind could go at that moment.
As I was trying to prepare myself for winter, I started to think about how our attitude really affects how we think about something. My sister's attitude was one of awe and wonder and she was excited to see the seasons change. My attitude was one of grumbling and complaining and as a result I was not able to see the beauty right in front of me. Our situation was exactly the same, but our response reflected our attitude.
I don't think anything happens in our life that does not contain a lesson for us. The snow reminded me of God's promise to me. If I root myself in His Word, beginning each day by meditating on God's truthes and spending some time just talking with my King, my attitude is affected. My circumstances may or may not change, but how I respond will definitely be affected.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22,23
Thank you, Lord, for loving me enough to continue to teach me Your ways!
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