Getting
Even
by
Barbara Philbrook
Have you
ever given "getting even" any thought?
I know it is not what most Christians are taught.
I have a
thought I'd like to share.
How about if we all promise to get even with all who we
owe out there.
How about
if we determine to get even for every favor done,
and when that person needs something we run.
Perhaps we
should make an IOU list of those we owe,
and make an effort to pay them back as we go.
The ones
we owe a smile, which has made our day,
or a lifting hand for helping us some way.
Do we owe
a phone call to inquire about one's health?
Not everything we owe would deplete our wealth.
How about
the child who made you feel young today?
Have you thought about paying them back in some way?
The
paperboy who keeps your paper dry..
Do you stop to inquire about him as he passes by?
The grocer
who used two bags instead of one,
or the person who walked next to you when they could have
run.
Your mail
person for remembering your house number,
and for not staying in bed on a snowy day for some extra
slumber.
Many
little things in our minds we take for granted.
Where some have their vengeful thoughts implanted.
Just the
everyday kindness would take up all our day.
Then we wouldn't have to think in any negative way.
Getting
even can have a lovely connotation.
Come on, join me, I give you my personal invitation.
Let's get
even for all the good in life.
Let's drive away all negativity and strife.
 
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