The little things

God is so cool. You know, just when you feel the depression creeping back in or just when you feel you don't know how to go on, He gives you something to hold on to. Something good in your life that makes you feel a glimmer of hope again. Life is all about the ups and downs, but how you handle them is what truly counts. I've said in this blog before that God will not give us more than we can handle, and that is so true. But He will allow difficulties to present themselves in one way or another so we can grow. How will we ever discover our potential to become more Christ-like without it? But, even on the hardest days, the sun can shine. Even on the days when you are feeling your worst, or having doubts , or even feeling alone, He gives us some wonderful gifts.

So, today, count your blessings. Think on the things that have been wonderful surprises to you lately. If it rains, stop and listen to the beauty in it. If you get a traffic ticket, thank God that He saved you from a potential accident. If no one compliments you on your new haircut, remember that sometimes to receive a compliment, you have to be the first to give one. These might seem like silly things, but everything you do and say in life counts for something. What do you want your actions and words to say about you?