Ok, you’ve “done gone and made me mad”!  This is my piece of God’s green Earth.  It’s where I live.  I see this view every day.  But I can’t enjoy this view because of your Stinkin’ Garbage.

What’s on the list?  Don’t get me started.  plastic bags, candy wrappers, bottles, beer cans.  I could go on and on…… I think I will….. Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Sonic bags and paper towels.  Chick-Fil-A bag and wrappers….. This fast food location is over 40 miles away, yet you wait until my driveway to litter.  These bags serve a purpose when you order to go. They just don’t belong next to my mailbox.  Wait, I’m not finished with the list of your junk.  discarded motor oil containers, a dirty diaper…. A DIRTY DIAPER……..a t- shirt, personal hygiene items…… cigarette butts, a busted coffee mug, a stray dog, hair brush, your junk mail (with your name on it……Busted).  Yes, believe me when I say that I have picked up this garbage all within 25 feet of my mailbox.  All within the past three  months.  I guess I’m through ranting and raving……. No I’m not….. I also picked up  your Electric bill.  It’s yours because my name isn’t xxxxxx  sxxxxxxx , and I don’t live in Mt. Olive.  The half full bottle of wine was a different find, along with the Jergens skin so soft.  What’s next?  Oh, I know.  The worn out, slightly stained sofa or love seat.  I’ll pull in my driveway off Airport Road and there it will be.  OK, you get my drift.  Well, apparently I’m getting everybody else’s.

Romans 12:2Contemporary English Version (CEV)² Don’t be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.

Well, I’ve calmed down. Staci gave me a snickers candy bar, and yes, I threw the wrapper in the trash can.  Aren’t there times when you feel like you are getting dumped on by everyone?  Those are especially the times we need to let God change the way we think. There will always be “trash and garbage” from other people.  Whether it happens because they are careless, out of convenience, or just plain inconsiderate, it’s going to be happening. It’s irritating, but don’t let it come between you and God.  You may then become the trash you so despise.

I’ll continue to pick up other folks trash that is thrown on me.  Why? Cause it gets in the way of my seeing God’s beauty and Glory.  Focus on His works.  Focus on what He’s creating you to BE.  Don’t focus on the trash…….. but look at God’s green Earth.  Where?  It’s at the end of your drive.  But more importantly, God’s “green Earth” is in your own heart.  Because of this world you’ll have to deal with garbage thrown even at your heart.  Why?  I don’t know. Trash happens.  You’ll have to pick it up, and throw it away yourself.  Don’t let it get in the way.  Make sure your heart stays clean!  Allow God to change the way you think.