Day 28 - Veterans and Rookies
Scripture focus: "But ask the animals what they think—let them teach you; let the birds tell you that's going on. Put your ear to the earth—learn the basics. Listen—the fish in the ocean will tell you their stories. Isn't it clear that they all know and agree that God is sovereign, that he holds all things in his hand—every living soul, yes, every breathing creature? Isn't this all just common sense, as common as the sense of taste? Do you think the elderly have a corner on wisdom, that you have to grow old before you understand life? Job 12: 7-12 The Message
Mature, experienced veterans: realize that upsetting events happen and that feeling bad on occasion is normal but also realize that perception isn’t always reality. Veterans focus on solutions, not problems and value forgiveness over revenge.
Rookies: believe situations are upsetting and someone is responsible. The idea that we can change our thoughts about it, or that just because we think a situation “should” be a certain way doesn’t mean that’s the right or only way doesn’t occur. The idea that events happen that we cannot control is incomprehensible.
Which attitude do you embrace?
Recommended reading: Psalm 6-8
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