Dear Lord....

Dear Lord,

For all of us who call ourselves by Your name, may we:

Celebrate more often than we complain;

Encourage more often than we judge;

Think more about others than ourselves;

Put the best construction on others' actions and motives;

Be world-changers, not just comfort-seekers;

Respect others' opinions but let Your Word have the final say;

Not grow weary in doing good;

Season all our conversations with Truth and Grace;

See You at work in the smallest situations;

See You at work in the most trying circumstances;

Trust each other more--second guess each other less;

Trust You more--question You less;

Grow softer hearts for the least lovable;

Keep an open chair at our table;

And, most of all--reflect You--not distort You--to a watching world!

This was written by our pastor's wife, and I thought it was lovely and right on! Even though we are having a day today where we could easily complain (two sick kids, dad out of town), we will celebrate anyway because of all the wonderful things He has done for us.

To quote my favorite line from my new favorite movie, Facing the Giants: "If we win, we praise Him. And if we lose, we praise Him!"

May God bless you today, friend!