Unicorns and Sprinkles by Tina Brown
As an assistant Sunday school teacher, I
sometimes fill in when the lead teacher is away.
Recently, I was finishing up my lesson with the
two young men in my class, one of whom was
my younger cousin.
We prayed together. I asked God to help
these young men and encourage them to equip
themselves daily with the armor of God so that
they can fight off the evils in this world. After our
prayer, I wished them a wonderful week.
My cousin’s response to my blessings took me
by surprise. He responded, “I know you’ll have a
good week; you always have a good week.”
I laughed, but inside I thought, Oh boy, if you
only knew. His comment stirred around in my
mind the rest of the day. I found myself asking
questions as I examined my days.
Does everyone really think that I always have
good weeks? Do I even believe that myself? Do
my actions always reflect joy? Do I smile at every
person I pass? Do I regularly help those God
places in my path? Do I handle difficult situations
with grace? Is my faith and trust in Christ as strong
as other people think?
So often I fail at these things. Oh, how I depend
on God’s help and guidance each day. I am under
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constant construction to be the person my cousin
described…but we all are, and that’s okay.
I realized how wonderful yet challenging my
cousin’s comment was. As a believer in Christ
Jesus, I am to reflect the heart of God that is in me
to all people, regardless of what I am facing each
day. I’m not suggesting that every minute of every
week will be 100 percent good; I am, however,
stating that God is 100 percent good—through
every minute and every event of every week.
When was the last time you realized that, no
matter what happens, because God is on your
side, everything is going to be okay? Without
God’s constant support and guidance, it is
impossible to consistently face life with joy or
authentically present ourselves as positive role
models to all generations.
We are responsible in front of God Himself, to
reflect the love and grace of Jesus to our family,
our children, our friends, our coworkers, and yes,
even to complete strangers. Even in the not-soperfect
moments of life. Things won’t always be
unicorns and sprinkles, but praise God, He is
always good!
As I thought about what my cousin had
said, I decided to challenge myself to be more
deliberately aware that the world is watching
how I respond to the things life puts in my path. I
encourage you to accept the same challenge: start
today to intentionally make each day great with
God. Stop complaining about what is not fair or
what is not working. Go and do whatever you can
about the things that need changing. The world
is watching and waiting for us to decide how we
will react to whatever comes our way. There are
nonbelievers all around us who are waiting for
the hope that you and I have living inside of us.
What do children see when they look at your
life conduct? Are you setting a good example for
those around you? What are you doing to be a
difference maker?
Please join me in this prayer today: Get behind
me, Satan. You will have no influence over my
thoughts or actions today. By the power of Christ
in me, I am choosing to have a good, God-filled
day, despite the challenges, heartaches, or fears
that may arise. Today, I choose to be a good
example for those I meet. Though the wicked
rise up against me, I will not fear. My God is
good and faithful. He is my everlasting, neverfading
joy and my strength forever and ever.
Amen.
When was the last time you
realized that, no matter
what happens, because God
is on your side, everything is
going to be okay?
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