1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
On this very rainy October day here in Michigan, I come to you, begging you...to rejoice.
What if you don't get the chance to rejoice tomorrow? What if today was your last day struggling to make your hair go the way you want it to? What if today is the last time you will ever make a batch of cookies that didn't turn out just how you wanted them to?
OR...what if today is the last day to see the beautiful fall leaves, kiss on your babies, eat your favorite breakfast...?
After being up since exactly 5:26am...after not sleeping much the night before either, I have to say I had a pretty sour attitude as I was struggling with my hair this afternoon. Nannying/running around town with a little girl certainly does a number on your hair and makeup, and I was trying to once again look presentable for church tonight..and spending time with my best friend for her birthday, and my heart needed to change. Badly.
Instead of dwelling on how tired I was, how my very curly hair was not working with me, or even on how I didn't seem to look good in any of the clothing I kept trying on...I needed to rejoice.
I just spent a day doing what I love...I have a beautiful head of hair (mane that it might be), and I've been blessed with every type of outfit I could ever need. My heart needed a serious timeout.
So here's to prayer, lovely music on spotify and lots of hair product.
Take a moment....and rejoice.
