I want to thank those readers who felt led yesterday to remind me that it was Thursday and not Friday. Longtime followers of Words for the Day know that every Friday I wish folks a great weekend and remind them to go to church on Sunday. Yesterday I did just that, (because I did think yesterday was Friday which would have made today Saturday which it’s not).
As your friend I would not go so far to say that you should quit your day jobs until you get that cherished call that your positions on Comedy Central and Letterman are assured, because while you may think your keen wit in poking jabs at me about getting old etc. will land you that dream job, in reality your remarks were not all that funny.
Sigh…
Night before last I went to bed around 9:00 p.m. and got up at 10:30 p.m. I worked through the night, wee hours, day, and back into the night, and last night didn’t go to bed until 11:00 p.m. (For those of you who struggle in math that means I worked a 24 ½ day which is something I haven’t done in quite some time). I now remember why I don’t stay up for that long anymore, and it’s because it makes me feel very tired and kind of grouchy.
I did not rest well again last night and slept fitfully (if at all) until I finally just got up and walked around due to near constant leg cramps all night. Please do not write and recommend that I drink pickle juice this morning; because that is a gross thing to do and I don’t care if it cures me for life, I’d rather have the leg cramps than guzzle pickle juice.
So today I’m starting off grumped up instead of beginning the day in my more customary cheerful optimistic mood. My good mood usually only lasts through midmorning anyway due to the pressures of running a resort and dealing with difficult and complex situations, so I don’t think it’s that much of a factor.
I suppose one might say I’ve turned into a grouchy old man. My family and close friends question my sanity as to why at my age and status in life that I’d want to work so hard. After much consideration, meditation, and soul searching, I’ve come up with the answer, “I don’t know”….
I just know that today is definitely a day that the Lord has made and I’m going to rejoice and be glad in it regardless of the fiery darts of negativism that satan is hurling at me. I might not physically get any rest today, but spiritually I can always find rest in my Lord.
The gorgeous sun will rise over Honey Lake, hopefully a turkey or two will gobble this morning, squirrels will scamper around the yard, herons will drift across the lake, purple matins will swarm around their homes, coffee will smell and taste good, and hopefully our resort guests will smile at God’s wonderful creation and be nice today.
Hmmmm….
Okay I feel better now.
Have a great weekend and go to church on Sunday, (That’s day after tomorrow).
Jeremiah 6:16
“This is what the LORD says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.”