Enjoy the disagreeable???

If I didn't look so awful in the mornings when I first wake up I'd have Carson take a picture of me surrounded by the array of materials standing ready to give me my nugget of inspiration for the day.  Some mornings God wakes me up with a clear subject in mind and other times it takes someone else's inspiration to inspire me.  On my way to today's gem from old friend Oswald Chambers the heading from a previous day caught my eye:  The Habit of Enjoying The Disagreeable.  (Can you tell that I just discovered the bold print option?)  Since I'm feeling slightly disagreeable this morning, something (Someone?) told me to read it.

In previous musings Oswald talks about habits in general.  He says that we (I) should make a habit of having no habits.  He points out that establishing and exercising  a habit requires conscious effort on my part, an awareness of my need to keep at something that is not a natural reaction.  In the realm of positive habits he encourages me to practice a habit only long enough that it becomes a natural response, an unconscious reaction, therefore no longer a conscious habit.  Wow!  That makes sense in print but it's easier said than done.

Am I manifesting, or modeling, Jesus' life by complaining that I don't feel up to par?  Am I setting the desired example by grumbling about my circumstances?  Of course not.  And is acceptance of this temporary discomfort with a smiley face and a good attitude a natural reaction?  I don't know about anyone else, but for me it isn't and the establishment of a new habit is definitely in order....a habit that will cease to be a conscious habit in short order, hopefully.

"No matter how disagreeable a thing may be, say 'Lord, I am delighted to obey Thee in this matter' and instantly the Son of God will press to the front and there will be manifested in my human life that which glorifies Jesus."-Oswald Chambers (My Utmost for His Highest- Classic Edition).

Mom always said, "Practice makes perfect."  As usual, she was right.

"That the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh."-2 Corinthians 4:11.

On the health front:

I haven't moved around much yet so nothing hurts so far.  No call from the doctor's office yesterday, which could mean one of two things; either my WBC count was satisfactory and there is  no need for the Nasty Shot or they had a busy day yesterday and didn't review the report.  While ignorance is bliss in many cases, this is probably not one of those times.  If I don't hear something by 9 this morning I'm going to call them.  Hopefully chemo will take place tomorrow as scheduled.