There is a

wonderful Lady in our church named Myrna that sends me these e-mails that

always seem to come when I need them the most.

It is so easy

for us to get into the negative mode. In fact, just this morning I opened

my eyes, but was only semi-awake. As the shepherd of a flock, I was thinking

of some of the problems of our flock and said something to my wife that

focused on one of the problems of one of the sheep.

She responded

with, "And I guess you could have done better under the circumstances?"

Probably not.

Normally each

morning when I wake up, the very first thing I do is say "This is

the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." Now

that is the way to start the day. I am going to add to that, "And

help me to be salt and light to someone today in the name of Jesus."

I will try

to do better if you will too. The following e-mail I received says a lot.

I am thankful for the wife who

says, "It's hot dogs tonight," because she is home with me, not

with someone else.

For the

husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato, because he is home with

me and not out at the bars.

For the

teenager who is complaining about doing dishes because that means she

is at home, not on the streets.

For the

taxes that I pay because it means that I am employed.

For the

mess to clean after a party because it means that I have been surrounded

For the

clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.

For my shadow

that watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.

For a lawn

that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing

because it means I have a home.

For all

the complaining I hear about the government because it means that we have

freedom of speech.

For the

parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means

I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge

heating bill because it means I am warm.

For the

lady behind me in church who sings off-key because it means that I can

hear.

For the

pile of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.

For weariness

and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been

capable of working hard.

For the

alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I

am alive.

And finally,

for too much e-mail because it means I have friends who are thinking of

me.

"Heavenly

Father, forgive me as a pastor for failing to forgive and to highlight

the faults of others." This a trap of the enemy of our souls. May

we wake up each day and retire each day with Thanksgiving of your blessings

on our mind and on our lips!

The Rev.

Dr. Knox Herndon is pastor of His House Community Church (SBC). The Rev.

Greg Mausz is senior associate pastor. The Rev. Dr. Lydia Herndon is the

Sunday School superintendent, Bible study coordinator and teacher. The

church is just below Fayetteville, on Ga. Highway 85, a mile south of

Ga. Highway 16, just below the fire station. Visitors welcome. Church

office and prayer line 770-719-2365; e-mail [email protected]. The church's

new Web site is www.hishousecommunitychurch.com.

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