Thursday, August 11, 2011

A good day....

How many times does this phrase come up in conversation?--Did you have a good day??

I use it very often....lately I have thought about what I define as a "good day"...what makes me respond yes to this question instead of no? Usually when I respond yes, it is because of many selfish things. I had a good day because--I got what I wanted, or somebody made me happy by doing something for me, things went my way today, or I did something that I enjoy. Wow....how many times do I refer to myself in those statements.....way too much if you think about it.

As a believer, I should define a "good day" by much higher standards---have I accomplished God's will for me today, spent time in His word, spent time ministering and praying for His people, have I shown the attributes of the Spirit, have I loved like He loves....

Today, my outlook on a "good day" has changed...I have realized that if I am truly a believer who is following hard after Christ, my day will be good whenever His purpose has been accomplished....not when my selfish desires have been met.....