Different Approach!!!

A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: 'I am blind, please help.' There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy.

That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, 'Were you the one who changed my sign this morning, what did you write?' The man said, 'I only wrote the truth, I said what you said in a different way.' What he had written was: 'Today is a beautiful day even though I cannot see it'. Do you think the first sign and the second sign were saying the same thing? Of course both signs told people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people how beautiful it is when one can see to appreciate things better. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective? It is just a matter of taking on different perspectives to the issues of life.

Moral of the Story: How often do we overlook the many blessings thrown our ways, just because its not big enough in our tiny imaginations. As individuals you need to be thankful for what you have - you got up this morning (that is life, you can go about your day (energy), you have a place to live, you have family and friends, and you might not be the richest but you have enough to get you through. Just one or even two of the items listed is enough to regard yourself as blessed. A little adjustment in your sign like the little boy can make the difference. You may not have accomplished all your goals since the beginning of the year; God is still faithful and committed to bring to pass what He has promised. Don't murmur, whine and complain over unaccomplished goals. Be thankful. Be grateful. Think differently and positively. Like it's been said 'think outside the box'. Change your attitude and look for creative ways to accomplish your task. The Big picture is for an appointed time, if it seems delayed, don't waiver in doubt and unbelief it will not be delayed for one day. Surely and eventually the appointed time will come.

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