This
is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat,
to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during
the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.
— Ecclesiastes 5:18 (AMP)
If we do the same thing over and over, sooner or
later we’re going to get bored. We don’t have to wait for something nice to
happen to us; we can be aggressive and do something nice for ourselves. For
many of you, I know this is a new thought that may seem foreign and even
unspiritual. But I can assure you that it is part of God’s plan. You can create
variety, and it will keep your life more exciting.
I sat with my computer on my lap for about four
hours this morning and then stopped for a while to do some other things I
needed to do. When I went back to my writing, I decided to sit in a different
part of the house just for variety. I chose a place that had plenty of light
where I could look out the window. Simple little things like this cost nothing,
but they are very valuable.
No day needs to be ordinary if we realize the gift
God is giving us when He gives us another day to live and enjoy. An
extraordinary attitude can quickly turn an ordinary day into an amazing
adventure. Jesus said He came so that we might have and enjoy life. If we refuse to enjoy it, then it’s no
one’s fault but our own.
I would like to suggest that you take
responsibility for your joy and never again give anyone else the job of keeping
you happy. Add a little variety to your life—break up your routine, do
something different, and so on. When you do, expect God to meet you and help
make your ordinary...extraordinary!
Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for
Your joy. Please help me to approach my life with adventure, choosing to enjoy
each and every day...and adding variety all along the way. In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
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