Ugh, what a week it has been. I have had one of those weeks that makes me wanna look to the Father and say, 'You go get 'em, Dad.' You know the kind of weeks I am talking about. It seems as if a million things happens and a million people have a million issues. Some of the things happening are understandable and some of them are simply NOT. Some of the people are reasonable and some of the are NOT. Really, not many of these issues are issues which really amount to much, but you still just want to call out to the Lord and ask Him to 'deal' with the issues. These issues could be anything from the person who enrages you as you ride/drive to work, to co-workers, family, or friends. Sometimes, we legitimately have a reason to have a little heartburn, but often, we are maybe a little too sensitive or are overreacting. I find that many times, we look at things through rose-colored glasses, or, in keeping with the Billy Joel thought from last night, "The stained glass curtain you're hidin' behind never lets in the sun..." Ok, my lyric change: The stained glass curtain you're hidin' behind never lets out the SON...
In other words, in my personal opinion, we often view things like the whole world revolves around us. For example, that person who enrages you on the ride/drive to work. Maybe they cut you off, but was it because they were an @$$ or because they have a burdensome load and are distracted by whatever they are going through? True, that doesn't change what they might have done (like cutting you off), but maybe instead of flipping them off or the like, it would be better to pray for them. What about that encounter at work or with a family member or a friend? Face it, MANY of us are hiding behind a stained glass curtain of one kind or another. Every day, we encounter many people with many struggles and burdens. The first person we encounter each day is usually our spouse as greet each other with that first kiss of the morning, ourselves when we step in front of the mirror, or our children/parents, etc., depending on who we live with. Have you ever thought about it like that? That we might be our own worst enemy or our loved one's own worst enemy just in how we interact with one another? I don't know, maybe I am way off target, but I think we ALL, myself included, should think before we speak, act, or react. Much like an earlier post of the week, some things can't be recovered. It is my desire to make a positive impact in the lives of my loved ones, friends, and those with whom I interact, whether at work, on the road, or at the store, etc. What is your desire? It only matters to those with whom you interact. Make the decision to be positive and to not hide behind any stained glass window, never letting the SON out....what do you say? Sound like a plan? Until tomorrow, ride safely & step out from behind the stained glass window to let the Son out.....
In other words, in my personal opinion, we often view things like the whole world revolves around us. For example, that person who enrages you on the ride/drive to work. Maybe they cut you off, but was it because they were an @$$ or because they have a burdensome load and are distracted by whatever they are going through? True, that doesn't change what they might have done (like cutting you off), but maybe instead of flipping them off or the like, it would be better to pray for them. What about that encounter at work or with a family member or a friend? Face it, MANY of us are hiding behind a stained glass curtain of one kind or another. Every day, we encounter many people with many struggles and burdens. The first person we encounter each day is usually our spouse as greet each other with that first kiss of the morning, ourselves when we step in front of the mirror, or our children/parents, etc., depending on who we live with. Have you ever thought about it like that? That we might be our own worst enemy or our loved one's own worst enemy just in how we interact with one another? I don't know, maybe I am way off target, but I think we ALL, myself included, should think before we speak, act, or react. Much like an earlier post of the week, some things can't be recovered. It is my desire to make a positive impact in the lives of my loved ones, friends, and those with whom I interact, whether at work, on the road, or at the store, etc. What is your desire? It only matters to those with whom you interact. Make the decision to be positive and to not hide behind any stained glass window, never letting the SON out....what do you say? Sound like a plan? Until tomorrow, ride safely & step out from behind the stained glass window to let the Son out.....
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