I was so busy this morning that I really didn't put the time
in reading my usual devotionals; I skimmed over them and got the basic gist. My
commute was the usual craziness; I saw a person wearing dark clothing coming
into head on traffic on a blind curve. Further up the hill on the way to work I
see a truck backing up, on a one way and then crossing 4 lanes to come to a
complete stop; someone is darting back and forth delivering papers from the
truck. All the while I’m driving I’m thinking I have a million things to do
today. I should be busy for the better part of the day….but I just had to stop
to write this because it was dropped into my spirit….you ready for this? Here goes…
You ever meet people who are so busy in their self-aggrandizement's
that they fail to see that they’re alienating people? Those very same people
have serious conflicts in the majority of their interpersonal relationships;
they will also argue with you until the cows come home because they have to be
right! I often find myself wondering “What exactly is it that they hear because
most people aren't saying they’re wrong they are merely expressing an opinion.”
My thoughts then go to a place of pity…how sad it must be to live in such a
prison….so fragile that they HAVE to prove themselves and the constant barrage
tells you that whatever imaginary/real standard of measure is NEVER good
enough. I live content in knowing that I put forth an effort and asking the
Lord to honor my work. Whenever I find myself slipping into the trap of
thinking I have to prove myself I go back to the scripture Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it
with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
Getting back to the people who are constantly proving and in
reproof, I tend to think of the situation as a heart problem Proverbs
23:7 ….For
as he thinketh in his heart, so is he….
Who does this person believe they are? What do they think of
themselves and why do they believe it? The answers to these questions will
often explain the person’s words and actions.
Another scripture that came to mind was Proverbs 4:23 Watch
over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.
I used to get really irritated by this passage because I
mistakenly believed that there was no need to guard the heart if I was truly a
loving person. I thought it was a bit
hypocritical to enter into a situation guarded. I now get the richness of this
verse…it means that not everyone is going to respect YOUR vulnerability and
heart wounds go deep and effect the way you deliver the word and love….so you
must guard the core of YOUR life and love. All of which explains the type of person
I initially questioned….
How ya’ livin'?!!!!!
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