It spreads faster than the latest piece of juicy gossip; shows up uninvited and hangs around longer than you can patiently endure. Doctors offer little encouragement; family tries to make you comfortable and best friends keep you at arm's length.

You have the crud.

Doctors diagnose you with a viral condition. You choose the more popular designation of crud; settle in for the long haul and try your best to keep a positive attitude. When feeling cruddy; tissues, cough drops and mom's chicken noodle soup become your arsenal.

Take aim!

To fight the battle we must first know the enemy. ‘Britannica World Language Edition of Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary’ defines crud this way: ‘Slang, Worthless rubbish.’

In my opinion, crud serves no beneficial purpose. Yet, it can sharpen spiritual warfare skills. Cheerfulness is a little used weapon…

People may wonder what you’re up to but you have found a remedy for crud.

“Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 AMP Bible).”

Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com
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