Do or don’t . . . . . . but choose

I was reminded last night of Newton’s third law of motion: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Later I was also reminded that every action has a consequence, severe or minimal.

I saw a former colleague in our local mall last night and mentioned that God has been taking care of me even though I still do not have a fulltime teaching position. We then chatted about her new 4^th grade class this year and how they are progressing through the curricula and how I am doing with substitute teaching. It was quick, short, and nice to see her again.

And that was it.

A few hours later I received a phone call from the secretary and she needed me to substitute Thursday. Cool!

For years God has provided for me: work, not going crazy because I still live at home, being able to pay my bills on time and completely, good friends, a small discussion group, etc… It is no small thing! God has truly provided for me. It may help to realize that although I live at home my education loan payments are ridiculous. Through it all God has given me work to earn money to pay all of my bills.

Back to Newton’s third law of motion; every action has an equal and opposite reaction. I praised God to a colleague and it seemed like God’s response was to flash a big smile at me and give me one more day of work.

Praise God enough?

I recently asked my Sunday school class to write out two praises every day of the week and bring the list back next Sunday. It was like I was tearing out their finger nails. Even these past few weeks, some days I really don’t feel like I have anything to praise God for, but I’m wrong. God is worthy of praise every day for every little thing.

Not every motion has an equally visible reaction to it; we need to understand this. Think of breathing in and out: it doesn’t take much thought, but they are equal and opposite actions. Perhaps that is what is missing in your life. You are praising God from your heart.

one day of thanks

            Choose a few things you are thankful for today, and for the rest of the day focus on what you thank God for instead of something you want or need. From dawn till dusk, praise the Lord.