Recognize that question? Maybe your family asks you as well. Every single day, that question is asked multiple, times. Whether out of common courtesy, gauging energy or concern over something deeper, your answer matters.
Many days, I don’t want to answer. The thought goes through my mind: “I lived it once, I don’t want to live it again by telling anyone.” But this is important. In fact it is one of the simplest ways to show how God is working all things together for good (Romans 8:28) and how God gives grace in time of need (Hebrews 4:15-16).
Here’s a couple thoughts to keep in mind when answering that question:
1 Point out how God gave wisdom and grace in various situations.
2 Recount ways you encouraged someone, or demonstrated the love of God.
3 Do not burden their hearts with problems they cannot solve. If necessary, talk about a problem you are working through without slandering the people involved.
4 If it was a hard day, talk about how God gives grace.
5 Ask about the “Mountain & Valley” of their day? Listen carefully, without comparison or contrast. Just listen & love them back to strength.
How you respond will either saddle them with burdens they are powerless to change or lead them to greater trust in God and confidence in you. Don’t turn your battle for bread into their battle for joy.