Sometimes life throws us a loop or brings disappointment. In this article, From Gripe to Gratitude, check how we can turn a negative situation into a positive one.
From Gripe to Gratitude
“I have had the sad misfortune to experience disappointment in a wide array of circumstances as I’m sure we all have. As I worked my way through a recent minefield of disenchantment, I prayed for God to show me why I kept encountering this recurrent situation: someone makes a commitment followed by a complete lack of follow-through leading to a confrontation.
I kept thinking, “Why can’t people take care of their business? I get done what I need to get done and be where I say I’m going to be. It’s part of my personal integrity. Isn’t it logical that others would follow suit?”
After reviewing several situations and receiving good counsel from friends, I realized I made an unequal comparison between the two people in the scenario. I compared the weakness of the other person to my strength. I function with a high level of integrity whereas someone else may function with a high level of compassion. How can I find them at fault when I’m comparing apples to oranges? I need to look at the whole picture of each person, which means taking a good, hard look at my own flaws.
God revealed that I need to practice a greater level of acceptance. While it can be defeating to accept your circumstances at face value, I cannot change people or re-prioritize their values to fit mine. Their strengths may not be my strengths.”
Tips on How to Move Past
There will be difficult people and circumstances. For tips on how to move past, click the link below and see page 18!
It really is that simple! We can change how we perceive various situations.
Love, K.
-K.A. Wypych, Contributor to RUBY for Women and author of Ten Iron Principles
Congratulations Kelly!! That is awesome 🙂