Wherever I’m At
June 6
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable … think about such
things.
Philippians 4:8
Brenan bumped in to Myrt at the post office. “How ya doin’, Myrt?” he asked.
“Just marvelous, Brenan. The sun’s not so hot just now!” she responded,
referencing them having been seated beside each other at a football game the
evening before. Early September games were played under the waning summer
sun. It could, and often did, get into the nineties. Yesterday evening had been
one such occasion.
Myrt was one of the community’s long-term residents, having lived her
entire life here. Brenan knew her to be cheery, with as positive an outlook as
anyone he knew. He enjoyed bumping into her and spending time in conversa-
tion; she was well spoken, always upbeat, with constructive thought and an
encouraging word for whomever she encountered.
As Brenan turned to leave, he said, “As always, Myrt, it was good to see
you. Enjoy yourself today and have fun.”
“Wherever I’m at, I have fun, Brenan!” she responded with a laugh. As he
left, Brenan recognized the truth in her comment. He smiled as he thought to
himself, Yes, Myrt, life has never beaten you down. I have yet to hear you complain
or speak negatively in all the years I’ve known you.
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We have a choice in how we approach life, in how we portray ourselves to oth-
ers, and our convictions are displayed in our attitude. We can, and do, display
optimism or pessimism, hope, or hopelessness. Our outlook will help or hinder,
encourage or discourage.
Unquestionably, people can read in our actions how we feel about matters
we deem important or issues of consequence. So what are they hearing when
our actions speak?
Though we should not allow what others think about us declare or define
who we are, we should care that they have a brighter outlook upon leaving our
presence.
Paul suggests we can do that by thinking about the right things. The axiom,
“Garbage in, garbage out” is relevant ‘wherever I’m at’.
Prayer
“Lord, let the light that comes from me be an illuminating
light and not a blinding one. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”
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