Greatest Day Ever ^_^

What is the difference between a regular day, and the Greatest Day Ever? What constitutes a bad day, and if some of the details about that day are not involved, would that day be just a regular day or a better day?

NFL quarterback Philip Rivers suffered his "worst day ever" following a loss this season. What is the makeup behind the "Greatest Day Ever" and why don't we feel that way everyday?

On the whole, all if not most would agree everyone should have a good day: In general, safety on the roads, gas in the tank, shoes on the feet, food on the table, et cetera. The reality, of course, is not everyone does; in the global sense, those reading this blog that have access to at least one of the previously listed 'reasons' are among the richest people in the world, according to the global standard of living. Where does all this come from?

Natural selection is not the answer to that question, because that is the crutch corruption would use to justify, if not continue or further, the current exploitation of the political, economic, or social structure(does that make sense? o_O). Do we have the rights to road safety, gasoline, and appropriation of goods and services? That is a more difficult question to answer; rights are won on a battlefield, whether on physical borders or through spiritual testing, yes? If so, then did we stop fighting and why? These are simplistic questions meant to generate discussion; I understand it is more complex than that, as I am just putting it out there. Nevertheless, the elements behind a good day or a bad day are at our fingertips, correct? No matter what occurs, our 'greatest day ever' hinges on how we feel and what happens, yes? Well, no...

Good times abound for Phil Kessel (right) & Co. in this picture. Now that the Leafs are slumping, do the good times continue for the Buds?

Someone I know used this phrase when I visiting a church many months ago, and it had a profound effect on how I view life on day-to-day basis. Of course, I'm not an expert and I don't have all the answers; isn't it obvious: I'm a Leafs fan, for crying out loud?! I don't know what is around EVERY corner, but whatever happens I know God went before me and checked it out. Whatever happens at each corner, so long as I turn my eyes toward Him, I will be alright. I try to keep this perspective wherever I am, and in whatever I'm doing, and saying like these help out a lot:

"You DESERVE Hell, but you are GOING to Heaven: You ARE having a good day." - Robbie Symons, Senior Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel, Oakville.

The goal, therefore, is not to let horizontal blessings and hindrances dictate how one feels during the day, or if a day can be the 'greatest'. By understanding that vertical blessing, which God gave in all sovereignty, a person can have a "good day" in spite of everything that is happening around her (good and bad). No matter if you are Phil Wood, Phil Kessel, Philip Rivers, Movie Star Glasses Girl, or Steve Bartman, everyone heads toward and deserves the Worst Day Ever, which does not end, but each person can have a great day so long as they understand what God did for them before they thought of asking. It takes a humble heart, and faith to reach out and have that "good day" every day, and while things don't get easier, things get you less in a mess when put against the Big Picture ^_^

Additional references (People, who can say the same thing I just said, better with fewer words and more meaning)
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Philip Yancey, The Bible Jesus Read

^_^ Have a good day!