disposition

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 (9:04 a.m.)

Grumble, Growl,

Rant, rave. Stamp, Stomp. Toss, turn. All in all, a wealth of grumpiness. Forgive me Lord. I realize You have blessed me far more than my present disposition suggests.

Ding, ding, ding! Disposition it is! Temperament, nature, character, makeup, inclination, tendency…

Lord, I love the way You help me smile! And if that weren’t enough, You gave me a genuine laugh out loud. Thank You Lord.

Proverbs 17:22, “A cheerful disposition is good for your health;

(10:56 a.m.)

Thank You Lord. That brief intermission of swim tips for a ten month old was almost as good for my disposition as was the preceding verse to the one mentioned above.

You DO have my back Lord. I know that! Standing on the steps of a somewhat warm pool overseeing the balance of an exploring little boy helped me remember once again that it’s not our feelings that drive us. It’s our faith.

Lord, thank You that I get to confess to You when my disposition is not all I want it to be. Thank You that You won’t hesitate to point out my tendency to pout and shut down when things don’t go to my liking. Thank You for changing my perspective even in this.

Before going outside and into the water my view toward verse 21 was more from the parent’s vantage point. After just a tiny little while of Your help adjusting my attitude, I very readily see myself as the child! Thank You Lord. You are good. You are holy. And I love You so much!

Beginning again with Proverbs 17:22, I will round myself back to verse 21. “A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired.” I was prepared to say “Amen” and leave it at that. But, no-no. Funny God that You are, my eyes caught a glimpse of verse 21 and took it straight to my soul. “Having a fool for a child is misery; it’s no fun being the parent of a dolt.”

Nice one, God! Good. Funny. Perfect! Thanks for changing not only my disposition, but my mind and heart as well. Do with me as You will today. Accomplish in and through me that which You want done.

You are my Parent. I am Your child. Help me behave far less doltish! You deserve so much better than what I offer You. Thank You for not leaving me alone in a rotten disposition. Thank You for bringing me all the way back to a smile. I love You Lord. Thank You. Amen.

(425 words ~ 11: 17 a.m.)