A Pick-me-up Reminder
Theme of the Week: Attitude Adjustment
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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Who Said It … Tom Petersen
Young Tom first darkened a church door when he needed a pastor's signature on his Eagle Scout application. That started him on the path to faith. He followed his grandfather and mother into the newspaper business. Now in the corporate world, Tom looks for the humor in work to ensure that it doesn't become an idol. A founding elder in his church, he's developed a passion for encouraging others who, like him, struggle to balance jobs, family, and faith.
What He Said … A Pick-me-up Reminder
I arrived home on edge after a day of dealing with the boss, coworkers, and even the delivery guy. I was frustrated with everyone, and as I walked in the door, it showed. My wife stopped me in mid-rant with a simple question: "Did you forget to be happy today?"
That caught me off guard. Did she really think I could determine my mood and not react to the bad things that happened to me? But I knew she was right. I can get so caught up in my frustrations that I forget the extensive list of God's gifts to me that call for happiness.
I need a regular dose of the spirit of Psalm 126. The Psalmist fills six verses with praise for God's deliverance of the captives: "We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy." And in a bubbling of enthusiasm, he adds, "The Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!" Moving from frustration to happiness sometimes starts with simply remembering why we need to make the switch.
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