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It’s a rainy day in Atlanta this morning as I write. This “Tenor Plah” idea is a good one for rainy days, but can be applied any time when your spirit needs a lift. Sometimes rainy days — or life — can bring me down, if I allow my thoughts to spiral down a negative path. Before I share what “Tenor Plah” helps me remember, here is a list of “rainy day” words for consideration — Faithless, unimpressive, inopportune, polluted, ugly, deplorable. How did those impact your outlook? They are the opposites of the words I am about to share.
The words “Tenor Plah” help me remember “…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.” “Tenor Plah” represents the acronym “TNR PLA” from these six key words found in Philippians 4:8. Thinking about such things always helps me have a better perspective on rainy days, and life. So, whether it’s rainy, cloudy, snowy or sunny as you read this, consider filing “Tenor Plah” in your memory bank, so you can apply this whenever needed. What is something true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable you have noticed today?
While delivering “Meals on Wheels” this AM with another volunteer friend, I saw the warmth and appreciation of having a warm meal and friendly greeting on the face of one lady whose life is rich even in the midst of being immobilized and alone. She was thankful and so glad to see the sunshine of today; she shared her joy with us and we were uplifted, too. It is a blessing to be a servant to those who need a little help and encouragement! My day was blessed and full as the dogwood and redbud colored my world along the drive homeward.
Thanks for your reminding us to give thanks for every day we have to live for Christ! Listening to Quiet Place was very good for meditation and thought.
Mary B.
Thanks for this story Mary B. I am so glad the pure, lovely, admirable part of the story reminded you of this! Blessings to you!