Here it is
again….another Monday! One good thing about this Monday is the new opportunity I
have to react to unforeseen circumstances with an optimistic attitude. Just as
sure as I am breathing, there are several traps set to attempt to ruin the day.
Running late, a slow child, traffic, complainers, long red lights, an unexpected
meeting, an email, or even a phone call may alter my mood. I don’t even know which thoughts will pop
into my mind to attempt to take me to a dark place I’d rather not go.
One thing
I know for sure is that the outcome of today is up to me. I can choose to get
caught up in the moment with an ugly attitude or I can choose to allow the
supernatural power of God to consume me - moment by moment. Every step I make
and every breath I take is a reminder that I am not my own. I am alive this
Monday to allow the majestic power of God to dwell within me and touch the
lives of those around me. I am alive to have an attitude of gratitude. I am alive to find the good and the God in all
my circumstances. I am alive to have a heart and mind of thanksgiving for all
God has done and will do in my life. I am alive to live! To live an abundant
life of joy, peace, and happiness regardless of my circumstances!
How am I
supposed to keep this optimistic outlook? Moment by moment. Say it with me –
moment by moment – moment by moment – moment by moment. Allowing God to have
His way with us and through us, moment by moment, is the act of abiding and He
promised to abide in us if we abide in Him – moment by moment. Happy Monday!
