For to me to live is Christ, and to die is to gain.–Philippians 1:21
The gift of life is a wonderful blessing, yet those who possess it are “of few days and full of trouble”. Durning our difficult days we often entertain the wrong attitude. Sadly some dear souls complain about things for which they ought to be thankful. For them life is a burden rather than a blessing. A few years ago I ran across a quote from a man I had never heard of, but what he said sure made a lot of sense. Maybe it will help you have a better attitude about this day.
IT is wholly impossible to live according to Divine order, and to make a proper application of heavenly principles, as long as the necessary duties which each day brings seem only like a burden grievous to be borne. Not till we are ready to throw our very life’s love into the troublesome little things can we be really faithful in that which is least and faithful also in much. Every day that dawns brings something to do, which can never be done as well again. We should, therefore, try to do it ungrudgingly and cheerfully. It is the Lord’s own work, which He has given us as surely as He gives us daily bread. We should thank Him for it with all our hearts, as much as for any other gift. It was designed to be our life, our happiness. Instead of shirking it or hurrying over it, we should put our whole heart and soul into it.–AMEN!
