My Thought For Today

I publish my thought as an online ministry on a semi-regular basis for everyone to enjoy and to hopefully receive a blessing from

Monday, May 20, 2002

Rejoice and Be Glad

Good Morning Everyone,
And a lovelier morning you couldn’t ask for. Here at the Bar-K-Ranch as I awoke this morning, I sat up on the edge of my bed and looked out the window. The sun was shinning in, there were two little fat rabbits on the side yard munching Connie’s flowers.. If they knew what a good shot ole Connie girl is they wouldn’t be munching on those flowers for sure.. LOL
Usually I lay in bed a little longer but it is just too pretty to be in here today. I know that isn’t an option for you poor working folks but when you’re retired? (smile) WOW! I’m on my first cup of coffee and already I’m being mischievous. I’m not really picking on you poor working folks, am I? Would a dear old, sweet, kind, lovable, broken down old preacher do such a thing? ha ha ha, youuu, betcha...lol
Yes sir, while your slaving all day, trying to please a grumpy boss, which everyone knows can’t be done, I’m looking out my window at the rabbits and squirrels. Here is the kicker. Today it is sunny but on those snowy winter mornings or rainy spring days, I can just roll over and sleep a little bit longer. I feel so sad for you... It’s supposed to be pretty again tomorrow so I’ll tell you what I’m going to do, and this is just for you. I declare tomorrow a Jim Keeling Holiday. Let’ all go fishing. Yea!
Well, that Connie girl and Dianne are going to take the 1 Ton Chevy dully in to get two new front tires and the front end aligned. As for me? Dianne just brought me some toast with jelly, eggs and bacon and told me, “that’s all your getting today big boy..“ eeeek.. LOL So I eat a bite or two and type a line or two.. Crazy huh? Normally, I do eat at the kitchen table but Connie girl doesn’t have to baby sit in Bowling Green today and so she and Dianne said they would help me paint on the bus when they get back..
Talk about the three stooges.. LOL Can you just picture the three of us on the bed of the ole Dodge truck sanding and masking on the side of the bus? It will be a three ring circus today for sure... LOL But what a joy to have them help me...
Matthew 11: 28, 30-----Psalms 118: 24
[28] Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.[29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.[30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Psalms 118; 24
[24] This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
God is so good to me and I just praise Him for the joy He brings me.. There is a song that goes, “I’ve got that Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy, down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart.” I pray that you are happy in your work. I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and I sure do miss it. So today as you labor at your jobs, put a song in your heart and praise God that you have that job and are physically able to do the work. And thank Him for the paycheck which will provide for your families.. There are so many who have no job to go to and are hungry..
Think on this.. If you are reading this and have the luxury of owning a computer then you are most blessed indeed. So don’t grumble about having to go to work but instead, thank God and rejoice for all He has given you and be glad for this day is the day which the Lord hath made... Well Glory!