Good Reports = Healthy Bones

"Rejoice with those who rejoice."  ... Romans 12:15

"... whatever is of a good report... think on these things."  Philippians 4:8



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I have four or five friends at Facebook who usually report the bad news  (like we're not already reading it all over the Net) and usually they add their own sarcastic undertones. 

"Look what Obama's doing now. Big surprise, huh?" Or "Did you see that latest Time Magazine cover? Sheesh, what were they thinking?" Or they'll link to articles about the mistakes/sins of movie stars, Congress, secular colleges (and their books), musicians, politicians and just about everyone else who ever erred. **

Know what's sad? I'm nearly always having to click on 'Hide Story' with those friends. I don't want bad reports turning my home page into a collection of Life's Rotten Stuff. 

You know, don't you, that Proverbs 15 says it's good news that gives health to the bones? Well, it does. Say that, I mean.

Good news: It's good for us. Who knew?

So, weirdly, this past week I've had probably four other people tell me it majorly bugs them when people at Facebook share their blessings(!) The good reports of new houses or cars or promotions. The intelligent baby or grandbaby stories. The graduations, the pay raises, the yard make-overs. The terrific vacations complete with lots of photos of happy, tanned people.

You know, the good news which is supposed to give health to our bones. Yeah, some of my friends hate that. They call it bragging.

Oh dear. When I make motive judgments like that, God nails me Big Time. He might as well place a piano on top of my head because it feels about the same.

No, God says rejoice with those who rejoice and that real love is being thrilled for other people, even when they receive what we've been praying for. Especially then. And that real love (the true, godly kind) desires that people do better than us.

B-e-t-t-e-r.

God College is not filled with baby classes. No, they're the toughest classes on this planet. But oh, they'll set your mind free. And happy are those people who stick with those classes until they get A's.



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We spied such good changes in Daniel late yesterday afternoon. He played with Sammy. He ate--a lot--and didn't look so sad. Thanks for your prayers! Please keep praying a few more days--he's pulling out of this slowly... and we are grateful.



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"Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit,
but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another
as more important than himself;
Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for
the interests of others."  ... Philippians 2:3,4




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**  Of course, I'm not just talking Facebook here. Real Life has its share of everything in this post, too!


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