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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Monday; July 7, 2008

                                     

           The other day I heard a phrase that I’d never thought of as an oxymoron; but, have come to believe is.  When someone described another as not being a  “happy camper” and my first thought was “of course not”!  How could anyone be a happy camper?  Camping implies sleeping with bugs away from a nice climate-controlled house, in the middle of nowhere without cable or the internet.  How could that make anyone happy!

         With tongue firmly planted in cheek, I know some of you enjoy camping; but, I have to believe the joy is brought, not by the conditions; but, through your own attitude.  You like the activity despite the hardships.  You choose to make the best of whatever happens because you have a desire to have fun.

         When we consider life, it’s much the same way.  People who find joy and contentment do so in spite of the physical conditions of their existence rather than because of them.  Circumstances don’t bring happiness, attitude does. 

         When it comes to life, are we “happy campers”?   The answer is found in our outlook.

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

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