A Change of Heart

I was all ready to type up another ranting post about something that has had me really bothered for quite a while - something to do with government and "luxury taxes" and, well, just generally complaining. It's funny the way God works, though. You never know when He's going to throw us a curve ball; thank goodness I was vigilant enough to catch it this time.

I watch Live! With Regis and Kelly just about every day. I didn't have any idea that today was their 20th annual wedding special. I like watching the weddings that Regis and Kelly put on. This year it's different, though. Not only am I enjoying it, but the couple this year has truly touched my heart.

Kacy Hardenbrook and Jordan Edsall from Garrett, Indiana is the couple being wed this year. Their story is different from any I have seen on Regis and Kelly in the past. See, not long ago, Kacy and the couple's two daughters were burned in a house explosion. Because of that, they were unable to have the wedding they had been saving for; that didn't stop them, though. They continued to face the challenges ahead of them with joyous hearts and hope for the future.

Not too long ago, I decided to make a change in my own thinking. I have to admit, I haven't been doing very good with it. I decided that I would stop focusing on the negative thoughts and negative things, and begin to be truly thankful for what I have, focus on the positive thoughts and positive things, and give earnest and heartfelt thanks to God for what I have. My last post is evidence that this hasn't quite sunk in yet, as it's basically one big complaint. Up until just a little while ago, it still hadn't sunk in, because I had planned to post yet another extended complaint.

After watching Kacy and Jordan get married though, and seeing all their hope, all their joy and all their happiness in the face of such great adversity, I can't, in good conscious, dwell on these things. I think I'll borrow a little bit of that broadcasted strength and put those complaints out of my mind. They have no place there, no home, and when I finally evict them for good, I'll be a better person for it. With God's help, the positive will take over and between my work and His blessing, anything is possible. Just look at Kacy and Jordan and their beautiful little girls.