Yesterday I wrote the first installment contrasting VICTIM mentality  to VICTOR mentality.

Today has been the perfect opportunity to reject victim thinking and live in victory.

As you know we had a big storm last night, dumping a lot of snow on us.

One could complain about the inconvenience, uncertainty and extra work.

But a victor would look for reasons to praise God in this, trusting Him  in discomfort.

Here are some reasons:

Instead  of the 18” predicted, we got only 12 inches of snow

It could have been heavy and wet, but was dry and fluffy.

The predicted heavy winds did not come.

We did not lose electricity.

We were warm and comfortable at home.

I got lots of exercise shoveling snow.

There were opportunities to complain:

Our neighbor did not plow us out until 3:30 this afternoon.

One renter was upset with  the late plowing.

I had to shovel a lot for us and some neighbors.

Tomorrow  i will have SSS syndrome: snow shovel soreness!

It was cold out!

But each of these were another blessing,

an opportunity to offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving (Psalm 50:23)

letting go of discontent, holding on to God’s goodness  and rising above.

Being a victor is much more fun than being a victim!