From Burdens to Blessings

I was reminded tonight...those things in life that we consider a burden...  They’re not a burden when I think of things this way. 

That pile of laundry I have to do?  A privilege...it means I have a family making those clothes dirty.  Have a stack of papers to correct?  It means I have the privilege of being a teacher to some great students!  A house to get ready for the holidays?  I have a house and a family to  cook for.  Have to work out in the morning?  I get the privilege of going for a run, as my body isn’t injured or hurting!  Life is soooo good from God’s perspective!  Thanks to my son, I got some of my perspective focused with our visit reminding me to look through God’s lens.  We so need each other, right?!

“As the apostle Paul said, ‘Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things and the God of peace will be with you.’” - Philippians 4:8