Children of God

A couple of recent conversations, both along the same lines, reveal a truth that holds fast for all, not matter what age. Two men either in or approaching their seventies, said independently of each other, that no matter what the weather, no matter what interferes with their plans, they are just grateful to be able to wake up each morning and put their feet on the floor. Where they could be complaining or feeling sorry for themselves because of a few aches and pains, when they look at the plight of some people, whose suffering far outweighs theirs, they approach their day in this positive and grateful manner. A good way to approach this gloomy Saturday when the threat of showers all day will dampen or postpone the plans of many.
No doubt St. Paul was also affected by the weather...read ACTS and see how many times his plans were changed! He raises us to a new level in Romans where he writes: "The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and join heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also be glorifed with him. I consider that the sufferings of this present time are nothing compared with the glory to be revealed of us." (Rm 8:16-18). Don't we always want the best for our children? So too does God. How good it is to recall that we are God's children, which alone should be cause of endless joy and gratitude, but that as we put our feet on the floor, to have our health, mobility and our faith, and the promise of the glory to come, we realize that we have so many more reasons to give thanks and live our gifted day with positive and upbeat joy.
Bro. Rene