April 11 ~ Ecclesiastes 3:12-14
I know the best thing we can do is to always enjoy life, because God's gift to us is the happiness we get from our food and drink and from the work we do. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
Do you know people who seem “high on life?” Every day seems like a good day to them, not matter what is happening. They are smiling and positive and upbeat – and they mean it! On the other hand, we all know someone who is so negative and depressing that you almost want to avoid them at all costs. And nothing you say or do seems to help. The whole world has spit on them and ruined their day, and you ain’t gonna change it! The confusing part of all of this is that you know both of these people consider themselves Christians!
What is the difference? You might argue that it’s attitude… and you would be partly right. We all need an “attitude adjustment” from time to time. But more than this, the happy Christian has learned to trust God in all circumstances… to see that He is more than enough and will give them everything necessary to live an abundant, productive life. The unhappy person operates out of fear and lack of faith. This person has yet to tap into the Holy Spirit’s power within… and His ability to work in and through us to accomplish far more than we could ever imagine.
The unhappy person blames others for all of his/her troubles instead of asking GOD to take control and lead the charge! The unhappy person doesn’t get it… doesn’t understand the incredible POWER of God to change any circumstance and make improvements. This may not happen overnight and/or without some hard work and personal sacrifice - and certainly some soul searching – but it can happen. The happy Christian already knows this… and more! His/her life may not be a bed of roses every minute of every day, but he/she knows WHO is in control and has left everything in His capable hands.
So the question of the day is… who are YOU? Are you a happy, faith-filled, trusting Christian who is enjoying the food, drink and work of your day? Or are you an unhappy Christian who has failed to recognize the knock of the Holy Spirit on your heart? Isn’t it time you opened that door? Isn’t it time you recognized God’s power in your life and started really enjoying His gifts? Make today the day you change. Your friends and family may not recognize the “new you,” but I assure you, they’ll come around… God can fix that, too… and so much more!
©2010 Debbie Robus
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