There are so many things each day that arise to get us distracted. Most of the time our first response is to complain about the disruption. Many of them are meant to keep us off our path, which makes our attitude towards these things instantly negative. What if we chose instead an attitude of gratitude?
Since this is not our first reaction to a situation, we struggle to get our minds back on track to focus on the task at hand. The holiday season is full of plans and tasks but also prime for disruptions. Instead of focusing on the delay, focus on God. Be thankful that you have places to be and people that want to see you. So you get stuck in traffic along the way. Keep some scripture cards in your car and meditate on those. Find a new worship song to listen to in the car. You have to wait in a long line to check out or find a parking space. Take a deep breath and slow down to thank God you arrived safely and found what you needed to purchase. These are not usually our natural reactions to situations. A few adjustments to your thoughts during this time will help you thrive-not merely survive!
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thess. 5:18 (NIV)
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