Pop Quiz

Everyday something is bound to happen to try to steal your peace of mind. Knowing this will happen and expecting it, is half the battle. Whether it’s your patience, compassion, or your attitude, some area of your life will be tested today. It’s usually trivial, insignificant issues that bombard our day. It’s not the actual action that takes place, yet it’s our reaction that will either give us a passing or failing grade. Many days I wake up full of joy and ready to tackle the day and something small will throw me off guard. A misunderstood word from my husband, attitudes from my children, or a complaining spirit because my to-do list is longer than the day, are all things that shape our attitude, which in turn will shape our day into either a ‘good’ day or a ‘bad’ day. This is why it is so important to have quiet, meditation time with God as soon as we awake. Yes, before the first load of laundry, before leaving for work, before breakfast, before turning on the radio or television…put God first. Once we realize that every step we take is under the control of a mighty God, we will be free from thinking we are in control of the day and what happens. There is nothing we can do alone; it’s all under His power. He controls us, and everything that happens to us. Our very small part in keeping our peace throughout the day is to keep our minds on Him. To be continued...