Angry to Thankful

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34‭-‬35 NIV

Last night during the Country Music Awards show the theme of the night was love, unity and family. They honored those who lost their lives in the recent shootings and storms theybhave ravaged our country and shook our confidence to the core. Now is not the time for hatred or hopelessness. Now, more than ever, this verse is so timely.

I was reading an article today, and the person was talking about when he would start to feel anxious he would turn the thought around and say what he was thankful for. What an amazing little exercise! What if we all did that? What if, whenever we feel anxious or scared or angry, thar we turn the thought around and say what we are thankful for instead? Let's try: let's say you got angry at the repair shop because they overcharged you for an item they didn't repair. Instead of being angry, think about how thankful you are you have a car and the means to keep it running. Your attitude instantly changes and then you can work with the shop to get a refund. No fuss. No muss.

This is actively showing love to others. You may not have physical love for peiple, but God's love is shown in many ways. Living this concept is letting others know you follow Christ. So let's actively be thankful. You never know whose life you might touch.