Have you ever had one of those days when things didn’t go according to plan or when disappointments blindsided your every move? When this happens, just remember to keep on the sunny side of life.
My grandmother was one of the most positive
persons that I ever met. And although she was taken from this life far too
early, she still has an important impact on me today.
The thing about grandma was that she always
seemed to keep on the sunny side of life. Whatever difficulty or hurdle that
crossed her path, she took it all in stride. When she couldn’t find answers to
her problems, she never despaired. Whatever challenges were presented to her,
she never appeared to be put into a corner and always found a way out. She was
always so positive in a world that is often so negative. That is something that
I truly admire about her, and it is something that I find very difficult to
emulate.
But I believe that she had a great
understanding of today’s reading from St. Paul (2 Corinthians 4:7-15). She knew
that no matter what we are going through, we are not alone. Jesus is always
within us, beside us, and in those around us. God works through others for us
just as God works through us for others. We are earthen vessels molded in the
hands of the Father, shaping us like a potter molds his clay. God’s hand is
always guiding us away from our despair and towards new life in Him.
Whatever hardships come our way or when we are
challenged by our afflictions, let us remember that we have the power to
overcome them with God by our side. May we always keep on the sunny side of
life, living in the moment, and praising God for the gift of His constant
presence. The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad indeed.
It is so easy for us to take things for granted. It is so easy for us to become negative because of all of the bad things that are going on around us. It is so easy for us to get wrapped up in the drama of our lives, along with our ups and downs and troubles and trials.
Now more than ever, there is a need for us to try and live our lives more fully, and always in the present moment and not letting our heartaches about the past or our anxieties about tomorrow cheat us out of the riches of today. Read More
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