Will This Day Ever End?

"Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgement, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.........in Christ we who are many form one body and each member belongs to all the others. " (Romans 12:3-4)

"As it is, there are many parts, but one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, 'I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, 'I don't need you!' ......there should be no division in the body, but that it's parts should have equal concern for each other." (I Corinthians 12:19b-21, 24)

"Can't we all just get along?" (Rodney King)

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Today I am ticked. Frustrated. Aggravated. Angry. Just plain mad. Do you hate it when people make decisions that affect you, but they don't consider you? Even when you have asked to be considered in the decision process? Do you hate it when you feel like a pawn between those in authority over you? Do you hate it when you don't feel free to do what you feel God is leading you to do because of human situations out of your control?

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above then you know how my day went. The day began fairly well, but rapidly progressed downhill as I seemed to lose more and more power over my own life.
Ya know... the whole "This just isn't fair" type thing. And, please don't remind me that Moses did not bring down the 11th commandment that said "Life Is Fair" or I might just run screaming into the night.

Yep, this is a poor pitiful me day. They come along very very rarely, but I've got a good one going now. Thank goodness it is almost over and tomorrow will be better. If God works like He usually does with me, my devotional topic tonight will surely be one to knock me over the head and get my attitude back in line. I will certainly be claiming His promise in Isaiah 43:2-3a to always be with us in the most difficult of times.

"Father, calm my spirit, heart, head (and stomach) during this time of stress. I know without a doubt that You are in control and that You only want the best for me, but it's hard to see that when things are so wild. Please use this time to help me grow stronger in my faith and trust in You and to not depend as much on the attitudes and words of mankind. You know the path in which You have called me and the place I am to be. Lead me in Your direction, open the doors as the time becomes right and give me the patience to wait upon You."

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Take courage, all....Be Strong in the Lord!

Be God's,
Jimmy