When people ask me how I'm doing, I have made a habit of answering by saying, "I'm doing well, I really can't complain." I get various responses but I just think it sums up how I should feel and I do. When I really think about it, I have no reason, no issues so big I should even complain about them. I've been given so much but in reality I have made a part time job out of complaining. I'm tired, I'm hungry, I don't want to call this person, that person is annoying, I don't feel like it, and the list just goes on. Today I apologize. I'm sorry to those people I haven't been patient with. I'm also sorry to those who have to hear me complain. I know it's wrong when I do it so I'm in the process of stopping; bare with me...
My apology to God goes like this, taken from the 23rd Psalm:
Lord you are my father so I shouldn't want, or complain.
You insist I lay down in the sun, you walk with me down the beach and beside the quiet lake.
You repair my spirit and guide me through my journey to Christ-likeness for the expansion of your Kingdom.
As I walk through this valley with the thought of death all around me; I fear nothing because I know that you are always with me.
Your word and your spirit ease my discomfort.
You make a place for me among my enemies and you bless me from head to foot so that my heart overflows.
I know that kindness and love will be with me as long as I live and beyond.
I will live in your heart and you in mine for eternity.
I think it's important we remember those who have little to nothing; little to no food, running water, electricity, jobs, family, friends. I'm sorry to all of those I forgot about in the midst of my ungratefulness. I'm going to make you a part of Do Better 2011.. Sorry I didn't do it before Valentine's Day but I figure better late than never. I feel like it's the best kind of Valentine's day gift; a piece of my heart… though, I do like roses ;)
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