I think You don't know me sometimes, Lord. I try to hide the fears I have & my doubts about the future, thinking all the time that no one knows. But You do. Please help me to trust You with all of me & all of my life.
I really do struggle to trust You at all times, Lord. In those hard times, I turn to You & trust, but for my whole future, it doesn't come so easily.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
More frazzled female
Today's lesson was on dealing with frustrating people in your life. The Bible verse is, 'If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.' Romans 12:18
Do you know how hard this is to do? That driver who just cut me off, the telemarketer who calls during dinner, the husband who forgot to stop for milk on the way home & then didn't notice how hard I'd worked on the house all day. How can I live in peace with people like this??? The lesson says to live at peace with everyone, we must stop focusing on ourselves & start focusing on Jesus. It says when you encounter someone who frustrates you, make a point to be especially kind to that person. Perhaps that individual really needs to be shown kindness. Consider such an opportunity a gift from the Father: a chance to put self aside, practice His love, & experience His peace.
I guess I've never really considered how that driver's day has been already, or that the telemarketer has probly been cussed out quite a few times today already & the husband may have had a bad day at work & just wanted to get home to his family. Lord, thank you for opening my eyes & see what others might need instead of just myself.
Dear Father, Thank You for creating us. I'm giving You my people problems. Please help me see people through Your eyes & with Your love. You are the peace in all of my relationships. I love you.
Do you know how hard this is to do? That driver who just cut me off, the telemarketer who calls during dinner, the husband who forgot to stop for milk on the way home & then didn't notice how hard I'd worked on the house all day. How can I live in peace with people like this??? The lesson says to live at peace with everyone, we must stop focusing on ourselves & start focusing on Jesus. It says when you encounter someone who frustrates you, make a point to be especially kind to that person. Perhaps that individual really needs to be shown kindness. Consider such an opportunity a gift from the Father: a chance to put self aside, practice His love, & experience His peace.
I guess I've never really considered how that driver's day has been already, or that the telemarketer has probly been cussed out quite a few times today already & the husband may have had a bad day at work & just wanted to get home to his family. Lord, thank you for opening my eyes & see what others might need instead of just myself.
Dear Father, Thank You for creating us. I'm giving You my people problems. Please help me see people through Your eyes & with Your love. You are the peace in all of my relationships. I love you.
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