There are many things to complain about. Most often when we complain it seems so legitimate. Righteous even. But it’s not. And it never, ever makes anything better. At least not for me. See, watch:
1. I am so tired.
2. I couldn’t complete any of the things I wanted to get done today.
3. That girl was so rude to be using her phone while trying to serve me at the check-out line at the grocery store.
4. I’m getting so frustrated with my family and all of our drama.
5. More dishes in the sink for me to wash?! I just finished washing two piles!
Anybody feeling better? Me neither. Okay, now watch this:
150. While my girls were napping, I enjoyed reading a page turner and it was thrilling!
151. Spending time laughing with Nit and KiKi.
152. Seeing Iz light up at the sight of her cousins, no matter how many times she sees them.
153. Peanut butter Cheerios.
154. A chance to see God move on behalf of my family as I intercede on their behalf.
155. Hot, running water with which to wash my dishes.
156. A visit from Mini, complete with dinner, conversation and giggles.
157. DeeDee’s trust and vulnerability.
158. KiKi’s new journey to NCCU.
159. Calvin’s new journey to ECU.
160. Victory seen on the hopeful faces of two soon-to-be high school graduates, both college bound.
161. Restored relationships.
162. Jamaica, serving me ice cream while she ate liver.
163. Leaping into the wind at the sensing of the presence of courage and fearlessness . . .couldn’t miss the chance . . .couldn’t let them pass me by.
164. Lisa and Sarah.
165. Growth.
166. Determination to pay down more debt.
167. A plan.
168. A weekend home with my family.
169. Honesty.
170. Expectation.
and the list goes on . . . try counting blessings the next time you want to complain. . . I really do feel so much better!!
As long as thanks is possible, then joy is always possible. Joy is always possible.Whenever, meaning–now ; wherever, meaning–here. The holy grail of joy is not in some exotic location or some emotional mountain peak experience. The joy wonder could be here! Here, in the messy, piercing ache of now, joy might be–unbelievably–possible! ~Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts
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