FOOD FOR THOUGHT
(07/13/2008)

Attitude Check       Pastor Fred Tow

    A couple was driving over to the zoo on 4 th of July. It started to rain. The wife suggested going home, but the husband said that Houston 's shower comes and goes. As the rain was pouring down, he anticipated people leaving the zoo and the weather will be cooler. There will be more parking spaces available and the zoo will be less crowded. Indeed, when they arrived, the heavy rain turned to light sprinkles. They thank the Lord for being gracious to them.

Life is filled with surprises that are contrary to our plans. These occurrences are very normal. Both happy people as well as unhappy people are faced with similar experiences in life.        

    The difference is perspective. Unhappy people tend to have a more pessimistic attitude and they would focus on the unpleasant life events. They become introspective and self-centered in their thinking. On the other hand, happy people have a more optimistic attitude and they allow room for disappointments and failures. They believe that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. God is in control and He loves His children. As believers strive to love God and discover His purposes for them, He will work all things for good according to His timing. They know how to maximize each day of their life by making lemonade out of lemons.