When I got up this morning, I was in a very negative mood 😦 …

…I was frustrated with our insurance company, disappointed that I had immediate laundry to do, overwhelmed by the amount of work that needed to be done in the kitchen, not sure where to start with a bathroom that was in dire need of being cleaned, overcome by the smell coming out of our sofa, upset that we had lost a movie from the library, mad at the stupid drivers on the highway … the list could go on … I felt like it was going to be one of those days when I just wollow in anger and darkness…

…then I started thinking (instead of just reacting).  I am blessed even have health insurance.  I am blessed that we have beds to sleep in and sheets and blankets to cover our beds.  I am blessed to have dishes, pots, pans, food, and a kitchen in which to cook meals for my family.  I am blessed to have indoor plumbing.  I am blessed to have running water.  I am blessed to have trash service.  I am blessed to have furniture to sit on.  I am blessed to have a more than adequate home to live in.  I am blessed to have an excellent library system nearby.  I am blessed to have a working vehicle to get around in.  I am blessed to have local stores.  To have local doctors.  To have local schools…

…I am just richly blessed.  Blessed with things that I do not deserve.  I am ashamed by the time and thought that I put in to all of these “things” that really aren’t all that important.

I am brought back to thinking about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount — Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. –Matthew 6:19-21

I pray that I can change my perspective.  I pray that I can realize my blessings.  I pray that I can share these blessings with others.  I praise the Lord for all that I have been given.