Amazing

Something amazing happened this morning. I woke up feeling content. Most mornings I wake up frustrated at anyone within 20 feet of me; irritated I woke up so "early" (that would be a misnomer as no one in my house rises before 7); and down right mad at our life situation. Does this surprise anyone? Well, welcome to my life.
Emotions are not the seat of reality. And as I told my Sunday School class yesterday, they are my stumbling block and foothold for the enemy to create some havoc in my life. For other people its things like eating, watching TV, too much time on the computer, entertainment, relationship addictions, whatever. For me, its my emotions. Whatever I am feeling at the moment I take as a clear picture of reality and run with it. Which would be fine if what I was feeling was true and accurate. But most times, whatever I'm feeling goes against the truth of God. Example: I may feel like no one understands me (or wants to) or my life situation. But the truth is, God not only understands me, He knows me better than I know myself. He knew when I sat down at the computer to type; He sees my unkempt hair and knows the number of the colored ones and the gray ones; and He is deeply acquainted with my situation. He knows how long the drought of unemployment will last and how long our sick loved-one will live. So are my feelings accurate? Nope. Do I react and live out of them? Most times.
But today, today I woke feeling content. Feeling like God was ever-present and aware and caring. I woke behaving nicely toward my family instead of begrudgingly muttering a "good morning". I am so thankful for the moments when my feelings line up with God's reality. Its such a blessing.
What about you? Anything you are thankful for this morning?