May we not have plastic praise that melts in the light of the Lord!

"The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?" (Proverbs 18:14)

The past couple of days I have been really reflecting on how much my attitude needs to change. Even though I do not vocally complain about my life (as far as I can tell), there is still an internal dissatisfaction that I believe has prevented me from being closer to my Father. I believe this is in part because I make too big a deal out of things, like the fact that it may be too cold, my homework too frustrating, or my money situation too tight. So what, God has shown me such grace and mercy, and the more I pray about it, the more He opens up my eyes to how blessed I really am. I remember when we went to CFC revival last semester, and the pastor mentioned how whenever we complain about what we do or don't have, we are in effect saying, 'Jesus, you don't complete me'. Sounds harsh I know, but there is no other way to a joy that goes beyond all circumstances. People in history (not to mention the present) endure the most excruciating of circumstances the least we can do is show our gratitude for how well we have it!

All around America you see nothing but advertisements for depression, weight loss, makeup, surgery, you name it; but still we are not satisfied. Let our hearts cry, "The Lord gives and He takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord." I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that if we live by the Spirit of God, we will be able to overcome anything that comes before us. Relying on our own strength can only take us so far, so consider it a blessing if your shortcomings make you rely on God all the more. "A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones" (Proverbs 17:22)....As a child of God, it is my prayer that we live by every word that comes from the mouth of our Father. Selah!