Greetings,
Over the weekend I was doing laundry
for when one glorious second it seemed as though I had actually done every last
bit. All the bins were empty. The whites were bright. The delicates were
carefully drying on their special rack. The darks were neatly folded. And I was pleased at this rare accomplishment.
Then Jorge walked in with six wet and soiled towels from giving the dogs a
bath. (I only have Hershey, but my son’s
two pets, Mili and Trooper, were weekend guests). I was a tad dismayed, but before a complaint
could even leave my mouth, I heard God’s gentle whisper:
“Yenisita, would you rather be
pounding the towels on a rock by a dirty river somewhere?”
Praise Him for not mincing words.
I immediately started thanking Him for the luxury of electricity and appliances
that do most of the work. I expressed gratitude
for hot water and hypoallergenic detergent.
Then I started having church.
“What a blessing to have three
dogs I love who are so playful and affectionate.”
“It is a good thing to have the strength
and health to wash clothes.”
“Thank You, Father, that my son and
his wife are able to enjoy a weekend getaway.”
“How fortunate am I that I have a
special stash of towels just for the dogs!”
It’s incredible how my attitude
and perspective changed.
Most importantly, this is God’s
desire for us. “Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no
matter what happens. This is way God wants you to live” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
The Lord knows that when we
express thanks, no matter what, it keeps our spirits lifted, our joy overflowing,
and our lives blessed.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, we thank You
for encouraging us to change our outlook. When we make an effort to view life from
a perspective of gratitude, we are blessed and more joyful. In Jesus’ name,
AMEN.
