"It's one short step from 'why me' to 'woe is me.'"

A thought by John C. Maxwell (2012-10-02) from his book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential (p. 134). Center Street. Kindle Edition.

Do you know those places where you can’t go but temptation draws you to? One of mine is Dunkin Donuts. I love donuts. The truth of the connectedness of people to each other is realized in my families love for donuts. I take the blame, it is my fault.

But the “why me” approach to life is another area that I can’t visit. I can’t let that thought stay in my mind for a moment because of what it will lead to in my emotional and spiritual life. I had to come to grips at a period of my life that the “why me” leads to depression and kills my faith and ability to grow. It leads me to a dark place inside of me instead of hope.

Now that is me. Some of you have no temptation of donuts and maybe you are a naturally positive person but I also know that this area is a danger zone for many of you. You just can’t go there in your life.

Listen, what you believe controls the way you live your life. If you believe that you are a victim and life is out to get you then you will have a miserable life. But it is so important to see that you have responsibility in how you grow and live. God has given you the potential, the opportunity to learn and grow even in the midst of pain and difficulties.

As John also said, “No matter what you have gone through in your life— or what you are currently going through— you have the opportunity to grow from it.”

Please don’t give in to the temptation of “why me” before it leads you to the pity party of “woe is me”. That is no place to live if you want to grow and enjoy life. So take responsibility for your life and turn your life over to God and let Him help you grow live life to it's fullest.

So how are you doing today?

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