Socks to be you

I put my favourite socks on this morning. I considered this decision carefully because normally I reserve them for weekends. It’s odd (I’m sure you’ll agree), but I do tend to prepare myself for the day by my sock choice.

On Sundays I normally wear black socks to make myself feel professional for the service. On normal week days, black socks are preferable but most socks are okay, as long as they’re not shabby or exuberant. Favourite socks - weekends and days off only.

But today, (a ‘normal week day’) I reached for my favourite socks. They do go well with these jeans. And I thought to myself, “Why not?” the sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day – I think today could be pleasant enough to deserve the good socks."  And that right there, is when I wondered. Is it possible that my general mood for the day is decided every morning as I hover over the sock drawer?

The thought that before 9 o’clock in the morning the day has already been written off as either a good one or a bad one (or a fun one or a serious one) is a bit of a concern.

Socks are not a great way to decide your general happiness and neither are feelings. Whether you wake up feeling great or feeling nervous and anxious, or whether you’re tired or energetic, it doesn’t have to dictate your day to you.

Check out these cheery lyrics from the brill Christian band Downhere:

 “Every day comes with the promise, that it could be, great if you want it! We are living the dream...”

Happiness is not about your mood or about what the day has in store for you, it is about trusting God that He’s got it under control, so we can be at peace.

Paul tells us how:

¹² I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. ¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4: 12-13)

Peace, happiness, contentment, they all belong to God, so we need to get them from Him. He’ll give them in any circumstance if we take the time to ask.

For more thoughts on living peacefully – come join us on Sunday at Bures Baptist Church! J