Several years ago I read a story about a 92-year-old Christian
woman who was legally blind. In spite of her limitation, she was
always neatly dressed, with her hair carefully brushed and her
makeup tastefully applied. Each morning she would meet the new day
with eagerness.
After her husband of 70 years died, it became necessary for her to
go to a nursing home where she could receive proper care. On the
day of the move, a helpful neighbor drove her there and guided her
into the lobby. Her room wasn't ready, so she waited patiently in
the lobby for several hours.
When an attendant finally came for her, she smiled sweetly as she
maneuvered her walker to the elevator. The staff member described
her room to her, including the new curtains that had been hung on
the windows. "I love it," she declared. "But Mrs. Jones, you
haven't seen your room yet," the attendant replied. "That doesn't
have anything to do with it," she said. "Happiness is something you
choose. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how it's
arranged. It's how I arrange my mind."
The Bible says, "Rejoice in the Lord" (Philippians 4:4). Remind
yourself often of all that Jesus has given to you and be thankful.
That's how to arrange your mind. --David Roper
