James Brown may have coined this phrase meaning something totally different than the way I have also heard it used, to mean simply, get up, stop feeling sorry for yourself, you're breathing so even if things seem hard, they can change. When stuff goes wrong or at least doesn't go as we had thought or planned, the best thing we can do is recognize it maybe a blessing in disguise. It appears sometimes we are programmed to think we failed or not worthy of success or blessing or happiness, to which I say, "BULL"! If our behavior were criteria, I'm sure at some point none of us are "Worthy", but then again why not? Did God make a mistake? Is His gift of grace not valid or powerful enough to overcome your or my weakness or humanity? I think not. Remember, God treats all of us the same. If you see someone blessed don't envy them, be thankful that He is no respecter of one person over another, if He blessed them, He can bless you also.

Blessing comes when we least expect it, when we let go of the past and forgive; when we are kind, humble and thankful. If you're struggling today, do a little soul-searching, then, GET ON UP!