This is the day the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad!
Psalms 118:24

Yes, Amen! Above verse I should hang over my bed, so that I read these words before I get up. For I am really a growling bear, especially in the morning. It is always too early for me to get up in the morning and so much has to be done. The weather is not right, the children are noisy and need this and that. Too much at once! You lose your joy if there was any at all. No, life is hard, particularly this day. You want to skip the day, but probably the next day will not be better.
No, I should start the day with praising Jesus first and, indeed, sometimes I succeed doing that before facing all coming daily tasks,, before I realize that the weather is bad, the children are noisy. I am then fine! And when I dwell in His love, His goodness, and greatness I begin to thank Him. It is wonderful how God had lead me through many troubles inspite of my failures. Guess, that was not easy for Him.
Yes, it is true, when I address Him first in the morning, praise Him, then the day runs excellent. Then nothing can knock me down as He is at my side. No problem can be big enough. It is quickly solved. By praising Him I get cleansed, freed of any debt and sin. Like after a resfreshing shower I go newborn into the day. He is so glorious!
My good mood is then contagious, make my children happy. With the saleswoman in the suoermarket I make a joke, behave friendly to the police, aks for the well-being of my neigbours. My mails are then encouraging and building up. Oh yes, one is really useful for God! One shows the kindness that reigns in God`s kingdom. How soothing that is!
But on a bad morning it got me again: I was so much grumbling on the phone when a person with a nice voice wanted to speak with me. The person, however, remainded friendly. One could almost see her smile. Finally I gave in and overcame my grumbling. I preferred to be like that kind person.

Oh Jesus, You are the source of my joy and happiness, my patience, and my kindness. Without You I grumble, mourn, am unfriendly. How wonderful that ​Y​ou are my Lord!