Reasons to celebrate

As I sat this morning several reasons to celebrate came to my mind.

1. Fantasy football has officially begun
2. College football has officially begun
3. The NFL begins in one week
4. The Democratic National Convention is Over (it is amazing that all you have to do to be nominated is know how to say and spell the word CHANGE - should be an interesting 61 days)
5. The weekend is here
6. WE CAN ALL GATHER TOGETHER THIS WEEKEND AT CHURCH
7. CHRIST IS LORD AND IN CHARGE OF EVERYTHING

have to vs. get to - a perspective on doing chores

Do I have to do my chores today? Every parent has heard these words uttered by their children (of course there are some adults who feel the same way). Not me, I enjoy getting to do my chores. Today was my chore day around the house. I got to wash both cars then I got to do some minor car maintenance (top off fluids, change oil and filter, install new air filter) then I got to mow the yard. Notice the subtle difference between the two. To me, I enjoy these things I GET to do. To me those things are therapeutic (call me weird). Of course don't think that there are things (chores) that I feel like I have to do. I think a great daily goal would be to look at everything in life as things we get to do!

Just a little random thought.