daparson
03-14-2006, 07:32 PM
Is It Really That Bad?????
Have you ever thought you had a bad day? Listen to the story of Mr. Jones:
“One day Mrs. Jones decided to get rid of some bad hair spray that she had. She decided that a good way to get rid of it would be to spray it into the commode. Shortly afterward, Mr. Jones came home. As was his usual custom, he went to the reading room (bathroom) to relax. As soon as he was comfortably seated, he lit a cigarette and tossed the match between his legs into the commode. You guessed it; the hair spray exploded and blew Mr. Jones heavenwards (sidewards). Unfortunately for Mr. Jones, the shower bar stopped his assent. So after the ambulance arrived, the driver asked Mrs. Jones how Mr. Jones got both a burnt backside and a concussion at the same time. She began to explain what happened as the ambulance attendants were carrying Mr. Jones downstairs. The ambulance drivers were so tickled about the story they dropped Mr. Jones down the stairs and broke both of his arms. Poor Mr. Jones. It definitely was not his day. He suffered one burned backside, one concussion and two broken arms.” Charles Lowrey - SBC Life - October 1995. p. 10
Agreed - Mr. Jones definitely had a bad day. However, not all of our days that we label bad are as bad as Mr. Jones. Actually - The majority of days are exactly what we make them to be. Many things effect out days from the outside; many circumstances are outside of our control. However, there is one thing that no one sees on the inside - it is something called attitude. So how is your attitude today?
How Important Is Your Attitude?????
Your Attitude Determines Your Approach to Life.
Your Attitude Determines Your Relationship With People.
Often Your Attitude Is the Only Difference Between Success and Failure.
Your Attitude at the Beginning of the Task Will Affect its Outcome More Than Anything Else.
Your Attitude Can Turn Your Problems Into Blessings.
The Bible says, "Is your life full of difficulties...? BE HAPPY, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow and do not try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you'll be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete." James 1:2-4 (LB)
Remember - Only You Control Your Attitude!!!
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Myself and 24 other men from the church I pastor are leaving Thursday for Acuna Mexico - we should arrive about midnight - and will work all day long Friday and half a day Saturday on a church and some homes in a wretchedly poor section of town. For many of these men - this is their first "Missionary" experience - - I hope the first of many.
Thanks
Mark
Have you ever thought you had a bad day? Listen to the story of Mr. Jones:
“One day Mrs. Jones decided to get rid of some bad hair spray that she had. She decided that a good way to get rid of it would be to spray it into the commode. Shortly afterward, Mr. Jones came home. As was his usual custom, he went to the reading room (bathroom) to relax. As soon as he was comfortably seated, he lit a cigarette and tossed the match between his legs into the commode. You guessed it; the hair spray exploded and blew Mr. Jones heavenwards (sidewards). Unfortunately for Mr. Jones, the shower bar stopped his assent. So after the ambulance arrived, the driver asked Mrs. Jones how Mr. Jones got both a burnt backside and a concussion at the same time. She began to explain what happened as the ambulance attendants were carrying Mr. Jones downstairs. The ambulance drivers were so tickled about the story they dropped Mr. Jones down the stairs and broke both of his arms. Poor Mr. Jones. It definitely was not his day. He suffered one burned backside, one concussion and two broken arms.” Charles Lowrey - SBC Life - October 1995. p. 10
Agreed - Mr. Jones definitely had a bad day. However, not all of our days that we label bad are as bad as Mr. Jones. Actually - The majority of days are exactly what we make them to be. Many things effect out days from the outside; many circumstances are outside of our control. However, there is one thing that no one sees on the inside - it is something called attitude. So how is your attitude today?
How Important Is Your Attitude?????
Your Attitude Determines Your Approach to Life.
Your Attitude Determines Your Relationship With People.
Often Your Attitude Is the Only Difference Between Success and Failure.
Your Attitude at the Beginning of the Task Will Affect its Outcome More Than Anything Else.
Your Attitude Can Turn Your Problems Into Blessings.
The Bible says, "Is your life full of difficulties...? BE HAPPY, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow and do not try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you'll be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete." James 1:2-4 (LB)
Remember - Only You Control Your Attitude!!!
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Myself and 24 other men from the church I pastor are leaving Thursday for Acuna Mexico - we should arrive about midnight - and will work all day long Friday and half a day Saturday on a church and some homes in a wretchedly poor section of town. For many of these men - this is their first "Missionary" experience - - I hope the first of many.
Thanks
Mark