This is a relatively common question, which we respond to with equally common answers: "Great", "Not too bad", "Pretty good", etc. But most of the time, I would say that we do not put much thought into such questions and answers; we are just going through the formalities of life. Usually a question like this is given a quick answer to mask the truth, but deep down inside perhaps things are not so good...or so we think. Whatever the case, we do not reflect long enough, taking the time to examine our hearts and lives.
This morning I had a good talk with my little sister Rachael about this very thing. I asked her how her day was, and then we talked about how every day---no matter what our circumstances may be---should be just AMAZING because as Christians we are doing better than we deserve. Our circumstances should not factor into our answer when someone asks us how our day is going, our feelings should have no bearing upon our response, but instead we should base every day off of the Good News that is ours in Christ. We are sinners, saved by grace because of Christ's sacrifice, we are not treated as our sins deserve, but are shown amazing grace. We will NEVER ever experience separation from God because Jesus went through that for us. We are no longer God's enemies, but we have peace with God! Now let me ask you again, how's your day? Maybe now you'd answer something like this: "Amazing!! I am doing so much better than I deserve. I am saved from the punishment of my sin and I am a child of the King of kings. Every breath is a gift from God and every pump of my heart is because of Him. I am loved by the Creator of the universe! How could my day be anything but AMAZING??!!"
Funny how our perspective on life changes how we would answer such a common, every day question, huh? But so it should because when we are looking at life from God's perspective everything changes. So the next time someone asks you how you are or how's your day, remember that all we deserve is Hell, but Jesus has given us life through His death. I know that if your eyes are fixed upon Christ, your answer will definitely not be a common one!
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