My morning started as any other morning, I awoke told my wife good morning and started out my normal routine. I got my coffee, took the dog out and thanked God for another beautiful day. I also asked that he give me the strength to be like Him throughout the day as I usually do. So I get in my truck and head to work and the first thing that happens is a car pulls right out in front of me. I had to slam on the brakes, spilled my coffee and had some pretty harsh words for the driver. This bothered me all morning, I hardly got out of the gate with my day and already I have let someone dictate how my day was going to be, and it wasn't to good.
Tonight I get to Church and the Pastor's message was about letting people steal your joy. All I could think about was this was me this morning. I made the choice to let this person anger me instead of doing what I had asked God earlier this morning, I don't think He would have acted this way.
We have these choices everyday so take the time to think before we react, it just might mean a good day rather than a bad one.
Here are a couple of scriptures I would like to share.
James 1:2 says Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
John 16:22- So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Lord, give me the strength to be slow to react when I feel that I have been wronged. Help me understand that I first need to stop and think, what would You do. Thank You for your many blessings in my life each day!! In Jesus Name Amen!!
God Bless,
Jody
