Show Your Excitement!!

Her smile says it all. :)

     Kylia just turned eight, and this year we chose to have a small party for her.  She invited three girls and chose a spa theme for her special day.  Prior to her party she was acting a little sad and I inquired as to why.  Her response, "My friend doesn't seem excited about my party."  Without really thinking I replied that I was sure she was excited but just hadn't shown it.  With sadness in her voice Kylia said, "If she is excited, mom, she should show it." 

     That comment got me thinking, a lot.  How much has the Lord done for us that we just accept as commonplace?  How much sadness have we brought to Him because of our lack of enthusiasm over a blessing bestowed, a miracle given, or beauty being brought from the ashes?  How often do we forget the greatest gift ever given, and instead choose to wallow in the woes of today?  (I shared my own wallowing a few posts back.)

     It's time to show our excitement!  It's time to stand up and cheer because of the greatness of our God!  It's time to be an excited follower of Jesus Christ!  Let's shine like stars.  (Phillipians 2:14-16)

     Will you join me?