The Privilege of "GET TO"

Greetings Friends,

I read a book not long ago and the title of one of the chapters in the book was--"Got" to do or"Get" to do. Boy, did that make me stop and examine my attitude about the busy day ahead! I had to decide, would I have just another day filled with all the things I would "have" to do or would I look at the day and be filled with gratitude for all the things that I would "get" to do?

Today is April 15th, , tax deadline day. We "HAVE TO" file our taxes (and, yes, I think they are way too high and we need to make some changes) but, it also means that we have an income and we "GET TO" cash a paycheck. We "GET TO" pay our bills. We "GET TO" give to our church. And, we may even "GET TO" put a little bit into a savings plan and just maybe one day we will "GET TO" relax and enjoy being old enough to retire!!! There are always so many negative thoughts on tax day I thought I would share some of the brighter thoughts of the day!

If today you find yourself getting stressed, stop and change those "got to thoughts" into
"get to moments". Tax day is not fun so make a list of all the opportunities you are grateful for; you will be amazed at how many there will be and how much happier you are when you concentrate on the..... "GET TO's OF LIFE"!

Here are some of the things I "GET TO" do......what's on your list?
*I get to say a prayer because I have freedom to worship
*I get to read a book because I have my sight
*I get to send a card because someone needs encouragement
*I get to remember the things that bring me joy because I have a good mind
*I get to spend time with family and friends because they are God's blessing
*I get to share my thoughts because I have freedom of speech
*I get to give to others because God gives to me

I love you guys. Hope you have a "get to" day!
Judy

Verse: Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

P.S. AND, I "get to" go next Tuesday (4-22) for my next doctor's appointment and my cancer marker blood test. Please pray as I wait for the results to come back. I will post the results as soon as they come in. Thank you!! Your prayers mean so much.