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Day 16: Appreciate!

March 31, 2020


Life is so strange right now. Very few things are normal. But I know things are gonna get better. And more importantly, not just better from right now but better than they were BEFORE this all happened. For example, it will be great to be able to see our whole family together again. But the best part will be the APPRECIATION we will have for it. I’ve found myself imagining a giant FAMILY hug and our traditional circle for the prayer before the meal. How great that will feel! (I’m scheduling that for July 4th, btw.) Another example: I recently went about 9 months without eating a hamburger. When I decided to have one at a cookout I was not prepared for how good that would taste. (I’m scheduling that for July 4th too, btw.) So maybe all this “doing without” and staying at home will make everything better for all of us when normal life resumes. Maybe our new normal will be better. Maybe our new (improved) selves will appreciate everything more. I googled “appreciation” and found this definition: “recognition and ENJOYMENT of the good qualities of someone or something”. Also it said: “a full UNDERSTANDING of a situation”. What? That’s awesome! I’m ready to appreciate! Psalms 46:10 says: “Be still and know that I am God.” Be still and know, understand, recognize, APPRECIATE who God is. If we do this, how can things not be better? Smile and be joyful!

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