"In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; . . ." ~ Psalm 31:1 ~
On last Sunday, we witnessed an official time change. Even though we make the same change this time every year, the transition did not occur without considerable grumbling and complaining.
Here again, we’re reminded of the fact, the more things change—the more they stay the same.
What is it about "change" that causes us to be so resistant? Why do far too many continuously fret and complain over the least amount of change? And dare we mention the pandemonium of massive change?
Why do we wrestle so severely with things we cannot change? Surely we’re aware how damaging agitated attitudes and foul moods can be to our well being. Irritations and aggravations are enemies of the worst kind. They wipe out the peace we possess and keep us super-stressed.
These two culprits (and their kind) don't harbor an ounce of prejudice—they couldn’t care less whose mind they mess with or whose contentment they steal or whose life they complicate.
So what’s the top recommended remedy for successful change? "A smile." Yes, a heartfult smile that resonates from the inside out; A strong hope in the goodness and grace of One Who sees, knows, and controls all things.
Whether it’s a change of direction, a change of scenery, a change of mind, change of heart, a change of jobs, a change of address, a change of hairstyles, or even a change of dirty diapers, let’s streamline our stresses and embrace our challenges with a genuine smile.
Peace I leave with you . . .
Here again, we’re reminded of the fact, the more things change—the more they stay the same.
What is it about "change" that causes us to be so resistant? Why do far too many continuously fret and complain over the least amount of change? And dare we mention the pandemonium of massive change?
Why do we wrestle so severely with things we cannot change? Surely we’re aware how damaging agitated attitudes and foul moods can be to our well being. Irritations and aggravations are enemies of the worst kind. They wipe out the peace we possess and keep us super-stressed.
These two culprits (and their kind) don't harbor an ounce of prejudice—they couldn’t care less whose mind they mess with or whose contentment they steal or whose life they complicate.
So what’s the top recommended remedy for successful change? "A smile." Yes, a heartfult smile that resonates from the inside out; A strong hope in the goodness and grace of One Who sees, knows, and controls all things.
Whether it’s a change of direction, a change of scenery, a change of mind, change of heart, a change of jobs, a change of address, a change of hairstyles, or even a change of dirty diapers, let’s streamline our stresses and embrace our challenges with a genuine smile.
Peace I leave with you . . .
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