“How many times do I have something bad

happen in my day and it just seems to turn my whole attitude south? I’ve learned a simple

statement that often diverts a bad attitude – “If this is the worst thing that happens to me today, it’s still a pretty good day.”

 Boy does this statement put things into perspective. The Bible tells us that we

should intentionally make our minds think of things that are good, true, excellent, and praiseworthy. The more I think about things like these, the

more my perspective seems to stay in check. In Colossians 3:15 we are

instructed to, “Let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts… and be

thankful.” Verse 16: , “Let the word of God

dwell in us richly…” Verse 17 says, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…”

 Letting the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and letting the word of God

dwell in us richly doesn’t just happen naturally. We have to intentionally

make those choices. And we have to challenge ourselves to deal with the bad

while focusing on all the good that is there as well.

Dear Lord, help me to put daily aggravations into proper perspective. Give

me the wisdom to choose to let the peace of Christ rule in my heart. And

give me a hunger to get into Your word and let Your word get into me. In

Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

~ Lisa Terkeurst