Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Another Beautiful Morning!
Yesterday, I made it home around 7pm.  Paul, Erik, Christine, Kayla, and Gracie were there waiting for me... What a nice reunion :-).

Today, I'm up for my day at 6am.  I put on my coffee, listened to my bible study, took my morning meds and I go in to MLC for work at 9am...only working a few hours. :-). It's always nice to get back home and get back to my routine.
I still have swelling and pain but I was out in the light a lot this weekend and I did really well.  I swell a lot anyway...I'm hoping and praying things are turning around. :-)

I am so thankful for all I can do...

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Today's Bible Study

How to Handle Praise
By Charles Stanley
Read | Proverbs 27:20-21

How do you respond when someone compliments you? Some people absolutely love receiving praise because it lifts their spirit and makes them feel valuable. Others are uncomfortable with it. They look down at their feet or offer reasons why they really don’t deserve such praise.

For Christians, there is an additional dilemma. We’re called to be humble, so what are we to do when others say good things about us? Because pride is always waiting to raise its ugly head, we need to be careful not to let praise puff us up. Some believers think that accepting a compliment is a sign of pride, so they make a big show of giving all the glory to God. That’s fine, if it is really what’s in their hearts, but too often this becomes a rote “Christian” response that’s geared to impressing others.

My advice is simply to say, “Thank you very much.” Then whisper a prayer in your heart to the Lord, thanking Him for the blessing, recognizing that anything worthy of praise ultimately comes from Him. If you felt encouraged, let the person know how the comment blessed you. If you receive praise for an achievement that was really a group effort, be sure to redirect the compliment to all those who were involved. A blessing is always more enjoyable when it’s shared.

Our character is tested by the praise that comes to us. Every compliment that reaches our ears should quickly rebound to the Father. If we hold onto it, the poison of pride will begin to infect our hearts. But if we pass the praise to God, humility takes up residence in our souls.

Looking forward to another great day!