Reflection

“No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won’t make it worse.” –Jeffrey R. Holland

Prayer

God of tomorrow,

It can be hard to remember that no amount of fussing and whining is going to change the difficult circumstances we’ve been given to face. When misfortune comes our way, empower us to avoid the understandable tantrum and to fix our eyes instead on finding the constructive way forward. In our relationships at work, in our families, and within our broader communities, help us to make tough times better by speaking with grace and positivity, encouraging others to do the same, all for the sake of creative and new solutions. Amen.

Call to Action

When my plans and expectations go sideways today, resist the temptation to whine. Reframe my attitude with creative, positive thinking.