When Life Beats You Down

You know, this week has been tough physically for me since I am caring for Summer who isn't feeling well. And to top it off there was a poor choice of words made by a stranger today that really knocked me down. I am typically not a sensitive person but since I was already weak it didn't take much. It was one of those things where they don't know me and therefore weren't intentional but still got me feeling lousy. My first reaction was to take it out on someone else, honestly. Instead I bit my tongue and decided that before I go to bed I would check and see what scripture might turn my bad attitude around.
I do feel guilty that I look for guidance from God when things aren't going my way and yet don't give him enough praise on the good, or even "ok" days. I mean I do say thanks in my prayers but I don't go seeking scripture verses on how happy I am. I hope to use this blog as a way to help myself improve in that area.

So on the odd chance that you might be feeling similar to me, here is a verse to encourage us both: John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Notes from my Bible: Jesus ' promise of abundant life, which begins in the here and now....
I want to stop right there and ponder on that. So often I consider the reward for being a Christian is eternity in Heaven(far far away). But here I see that his promise to me is in this moment-today. The Bible is telling me I can have life abundantly right now. Well, yes I could see that being possible if I stripped down some of these earthly thoughts, feelings, actions that I do daily. So why don't I?
Interesting realization, in the morning when I am at my best my thought process is all about what I can do by myself. Yet in the evening when I am beat down by the day and realize I am weak, it is then that I have to look beyond myself. However, the cycle continues and I will wake up tomorrow thinking "I" can do it all. And that my friends is why you should do a Bible study in the morning and not at night. That way you can act on it throughout the day.
Someone hold my hand...I am stepping down off my soapbox.
The end.