Hollywood never disappoints, does it? No wonder we're inundated with nicknames for the city, like "La-La Land" and "Tinseltown"! Those who live and work near that big white sign on the hill provide us with hours of mystifying entertainment.
And how about DC? Most of us view politicians as wannabe actors in a race to see who's made the morning news. Not a day goes by that some elected official doesn't open his door to accept a subpoena for not paying his taxes, for embezzling money from his campaign fund, for cheating on his spouse. Sometimes there's a news crew on his porch, waiting like hungry hyenas to catch his shocked reaction.
But the media could save its time, because stuff like that is so routine and ordinary that it doesn't even shock me anymore. Is it any wonder Americans are thirsty for good news?
I praise Him for blessing me with a loving family, devoted friends, helpful neighbors, and wonderful coworkers, because when the headlines deliver bad tidings, I need only look to them and their everyday achievements for my good news "fix." I'm surrounded by loved ones whose simple, godly lives are a constant source of peaceful inspiration. And if this quiet life ever grows boring, we can count on actors and politicians to spice it up...without ever having to leave the house!
Today's Prayer-
Thank you Lord, not only for the many blessings in my life, but for your constant care and love. May I never take them for granted, Amen.
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