Don’t Wake Up Grumpy

There are those days, very few and far between, when I wake up grumpy. I have gone to bed the night before praying about something that was really bothering me, an injustice of some sort or I’ve had a dream that has left me unsettled and I am out-of-sorts.

I know that never happens to any of you, but you might have friends or family members that this morning’s blog might help when they do.

“I look to the hills! Where will I find help? ² It will come from the Lord, who created heaven and earth. ³ The Lord is your protector, and he won’t go to sleep or let you stumble. ⁴ The protector of Israel doesn’t doze or ever get drowsy. ⁵ The Lord is your protector, there at your right side to shade you from the sun. ⁶ You won’t be harmed by the sun during the day or by the moon at night. ⁷ The Lord will protect you and keep you safe from all dangers.
⁸ The Lord will protect you now and always wherever you go.” Psalm 92 CEV

The perfect way to implement an attitude adjust is first to recognize our own limitations and secondly to realize that God isn’t limited by anything!

When we look to the Lord for help, we find Him there, always! No circumstance or obstacle prevents Him from being at our side. The thief hanging on the cross is our best example of that.

In his dying hour, the thief looked over to see Jesus on the cross next to his. Many would have thought he was too far gone; his life wasn’t worth saving but the Lord was there to bring this man, this thief, forgiveness and salvation.

It’s impossible to be grumpy and grateful at the same time. Like oil and water the two don’t mix.

“Shout praises to the Lord! With all that I am, I will shout his praises. ² I will sing and praise
the Lord God as long as I live. ³ You can’t depend on anyone, not even a great leader. ⁴ Once they die and are buried, that will be the end of all their plans. ⁵ The Lord God of Jacob blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him. ⁶ God made heaven and earth; he created the sea and everything else. God always keeps his word. ⁷ He gives justice to the poor and food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free ⁸  and heals blind eyes. He gives a helping hand to everyone who falls. The Lord loves good people ⁹  and looks after strangers. He defends the rights of orphans and widows, but destroys the wicked. ¹⁰ The Lord God of Zion will rule forever! Shout praises to the Lord!” Psalm 146 CEV

Every morning, I mean every single day even the grumpy ones, I rise and give thanks for who God is and how He covers me with His love. I encourage you to find some verses that are particularly relevant to you and start each day with praise.

“It is wonderful to be grateful and to sing your praises, Lord Most High! ² It is wonderful each morning  to tell about your love and at night to announce how faithful you are.” Psalm 92:1-2 CEV (all of Psalm 92 is a good read)

If you do wake up grumpy, start your day with praise and gratitude. You’ll have a better outcome.