I'm Bored

I always told my kids when they were growing up that the word "boring" is something you create and not something that happens to you.

I proceeded to tell them that boredom is a state of mind. I think a "boring" situation tells me more about the bored person than the situation. I have determined not to be bored. I can always find something to be interested in even in a not-so-exciting situation. It is a matter of attitude.

Many people get bored with church, the Bible, and even God. I wonder if the problem is that we are boring, not any of these. I wonder if God gets bored with us: our prayers, our life, our attitude.

I read this week an interesting thought on boredom. The author wrote that we are made in God's image. God is creative. When we are bored, it is because we are not being creative. Perhaps, that is the attitude I mentioned above. When you are tempted to be bored, be creative about the situation. Make it interesting even if you can only do it in your mind. Being creative will keep the word that does not exist from entering your vocabulary and life.

Have a great day

David