A moment to reflect on God's goodness and how I see Him in ways I hadn't before.
Hmmm, let me try and keep this succinct.
Oh my that is hard.
Let me just say that I am no different than anyone else in the fact that in my life I have been on the receiving end of truly gentle and kind ppl, those who always make you feel at ease, completely at home. I have also known harshness that seemed to come abruptly and I had no understanding why. We all have known sweet acceptance and brutal rejection. It is all a part of the living experience. The more you put yourself out there, the more of all kinds of scenarios happens. Ok so this has been established.
The fact is, though, my lack of ability to handle the negative has landed me on me hiney bo on more than one occassion. God has been patiently dealing with this people pleasing, polly anna like person for a long time.
Others around me, have noticed I have a knack of sometimes bringing out the grumpy mcgrumpy in some peeps. I have had to hone in on my ability to spot those personalities and give them more space. After all, respecting people's choices, include their right to be left alone, lol.
Anyhoooo, you still with me?
I am getting to a point…
Now in my new job, I am in customer service, dealing with 100's of callers a week. Some call in ready to give me the what for, right from the start. I can see now why God has put certain people in my path now. It is as simple as this. God calls us to love everyone and my job calls me to be kind and respectful to everyone. Both are not always easy, but with Him, possible.
As a licensed Massage Therapist, most of the people I deal with come with warm fuzziness. They come to my practice to get a much needed massage. My other job is different; while some are also kind, many not so much.
I see so clearly now that God made me and has been preparing me for the tasks at hand. Looking back at everytime I spent yearning to understand the why with unkind people, I finally understand, it just doesn't matter. My job, as with everyone, day in and day out, is the same…
love people right where they are. Respect them, give them dignity, regardless, then move on and repeat…
Wow...deep breath of Yahweh
Sorry Jesus for being so recalcitrant and obtuse. Thanks for Your merciful patience. I am so grateful. Thank you for helping me to love more selflessly, more sincerely. I know more work is needed, but I'm learning You know exactly who You are dealing with. I'm also learning, praise be to You, who I am dealing with in You.
You are so beautiful my Lord
Hmmm, let me try and keep this succinct.
Oh my that is hard.
Let me just say that I am no different than anyone else in the fact that in my life I have been on the receiving end of truly gentle and kind ppl, those who always make you feel at ease, completely at home. I have also known harshness that seemed to come abruptly and I had no understanding why. We all have known sweet acceptance and brutal rejection. It is all a part of the living experience. The more you put yourself out there, the more of all kinds of scenarios happens. Ok so this has been established.
The fact is, though, my lack of ability to handle the negative has landed me on me hiney bo on more than one occassion. God has been patiently dealing with this people pleasing, polly anna like person for a long time.
Others around me, have noticed I have a knack of sometimes bringing out the grumpy mcgrumpy in some peeps. I have had to hone in on my ability to spot those personalities and give them more space. After all, respecting people's choices, include their right to be left alone, lol.
Anyhoooo, you still with me?
I am getting to a point…
Now in my new job, I am in customer service, dealing with 100's of callers a week. Some call in ready to give me the what for, right from the start. I can see now why God has put certain people in my path now. It is as simple as this. God calls us to love everyone and my job calls me to be kind and respectful to everyone. Both are not always easy, but with Him, possible.
As a licensed Massage Therapist, most of the people I deal with come with warm fuzziness. They come to my practice to get a much needed massage. My other job is different; while some are also kind, many not so much.
I see so clearly now that God made me and has been preparing me for the tasks at hand. Looking back at everytime I spent yearning to understand the why with unkind people, I finally understand, it just doesn't matter. My job, as with everyone, day in and day out, is the same…
love people right where they are. Respect them, give them dignity, regardless, then move on and repeat…
Wow...deep breath of Yahweh
Sorry Jesus for being so recalcitrant and obtuse. Thanks for Your merciful patience. I am so grateful. Thank you for helping me to love more selflessly, more sincerely. I know more work is needed, but I'm learning You know exactly who You are dealing with. I'm also learning, praise be to You, who I am dealing with in You.
You are so beautiful my Lord
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