15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:15-16
Some days I think our world is getting worse and worse, but then I think maybe it is just that 2% of people who are nasty to each other, aren't thankful, and are hateful are ones that make it into our social media lives. I sat down this week and began thinking about all the things I am thankful for, and those things certainly outweigh any kind of difficulty or strife that I personally have in my life. I was on a conference call later this week and the person on the other end asked me if I was stressed, and I was like no, why do you ask? They said because you are squeezing a stress ball. Funny, I told them that I am trying not to be stressed about anything and start focusing on the blessings in my life and be thankful. It isn't easy, because the enemy sneaks in daily and tries to make me think that I shouldn't be thankful, even for the hard times. I have found that I am a much happier and peaceful person when I am thankful for the family and friends God has given me, even the ones He has taken away. I am a better man, father and husband because of those people that are in my life and were in my life. If we take these small steps to be thankful, we will experience Joy and happiness in our lives.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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