Another Bad Day


We all have days where we feel like the world is against us.  We start to feel unappreciated, unloved, and unwanted. Just because you have a bad day - as it seems like mine has gone - doesn't mean it will always be that way. There will be a better day.
I watched this (somewhat humorous) video and it put things back into perspective for me.

I am reminded that I am not alone...and things could be so much worse. 
 We must remember not to listen to the lies of negativity!  
Do not fall into the traps of the enemy!  
So someone is lying to you or about you…YES, it hurts.  Or, that person whom you love and would do anything for them doesn't reciprocate that gesture of kindness and respect.

 The Word of God says to:
"Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;"
(Matthew 5:44)

 Also:
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
(Luke 6:38)

I encourage you to also listen to the Youtube video below.
It is a reminder to each of us that God is always by our side, no matter what is going on around us. 
(I need that reminder alot lately!)

May you feel God's love and grace surround you today...especially if it has been a bad one!!



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Comments

  1. Wise HeartedApril 7, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Wonderful song...will have to look into more of their music. My favorite is, this too shall pass...praise God.

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    1. cairncottageApril 8, 2015 at 12:54 PM

      Yes, Betty. That familiar saying is so true, even though we may feel at the time that it may not pass, it does. Definitly check out Tenth Avenue North...they have some awesome music!

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  2. UnknownApril 8, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Great post. Good reminder that a bad day isn't a bad life. And Christ had the ultimate bad day and changed our lives for the better. Thank you!

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    1. cairncottageApril 8, 2015 at 12:57 PM

      Amen!! When I think of what many people go through daily in their lives, my day looks pretty good! Perspective can change everything, if we look around us! The reminder of Christ's death makes it even clearer!!

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  3. MaryApril 8, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Thank you for this today! I am so glad you shared this at The Weekend Brew.

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  4. a joyful noiseApril 8, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    I always feel so bad for those videos showing bad days for some people. I am so glad that God can turn our bad days around and bring us his comfort and peace and even His JOY. Thank you for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story.

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  5. Joan Davis (Jo)April 9, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I try to remember that each bad day will pass. Things will get better...God has plan! Plus, without the valleys, the view fom the mountains wouldn't seem so beautiful!

    Blessings, Joan

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  6. ArithaApril 10, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Dear sister, this is what I need today. THANKS!!!!

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  7. UnknownApril 12, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    Thank you for sharing this at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings

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  8. UnknownApril 12, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    It has been a long day. This was helpful:
    We all have days where we feel like the world is against us. We start to feel unappreciated, unloved, and unwanted. Just because you have a bad day - as it seems like mine has gone - doesn't mean it will always be that way. There will be a better day.

    Thank you for this post and for linking at Motivate and Rejuvenate Mondays! Blessings to you!

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  9. Lisa SmithApril 12, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    That's what i love about grace and God...Every tomorrow is new!

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