Yesterday began with a text from the mom I nanny for informing me that I was a HALF hour late, only asking if I was alright I rushed out of bed forgetting to brush my teeth, apply deodorant, and completely forgetting anything to complete during nap time. Do not worry I have a second supply of everything but my homework so I eventually got everything squared away once I let them go on their way.
Let me tell you, waking up like that is not a fun way to welcome the morning. It completely threw my day off and got me upset for not having any of my to-do list with me, not to mention I was making B late. But then I sat and thought.... I could either let waking up late bring me down the whole day OR I could embrace the lesson that God was teaching me for the day. Then all of a sudden I get a text with this written on it from the one and only Jesus Calling Devotional Book...
"When many things seem to be going wrong, trust me. When your life feels increasingly out of control, thank Me. These are supernatural responses, and they can lift you above your circumstances. If you do what comes naturally in the face of difficulties, you may fall prey of negativism. Even a few complaints can set you on a path that is a downward spiral, by darkening your perspective and mind-set. With this attitude controlling you, complaints flow more and more readily from your mouth. Each one moves you steadily down the slippery spiral. The lower you go, the faster you slide; but it is still possible to apply brakes. Cry out to Me in My Name! Affirm your trust in Me, regardless of how you feel. Thank Me for everything, though this seems unnatural -- even irrational. Gradually you will begin to ascend, recovering your lost ground.
When you are back on ground level, you can face your circumstances from humble perspective. If you choose supernatural responses this time --- trusting and thanking Me --- you will experience My unfathomable Peace."
It was in those words that my initial thought about being frustrated, but not letting it ruin my day shined through in those words. [Thanks Jen aka Fish]
So as we all embrace this day and all that it has in store for us, let's take it all with a grain of salt and more importantly understand that all that occurs in today is meant to be and if it at all seems irritating its merely a lesson, its not a frustration.
Enjoy Thursday friends, and plus it is almost Friday which means its almost the weekend!!
Happy day! :)
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