Saturday, September 3, 2016

Me And My Big Mouth

So I went in to the day yesterday thinking about my post from the morning. I felt quite confident that I would be the picture of Christian love to every person with whom I came in contact. I was most impressed with myself.

And then my day happened.

I went in to Verizon to do just one thing -- one simple thing. It turned out to be quite complicated. An hour and a half later there I sat with absolutely nothing different about my phone or my account. So I tried to make things easier on the person assisting me. I told him to forget what we were trying to do and I would go the route, instead, of buying a case for the huge phone in my possession. As I went to write out my check he stopped me by saying, "Oh I'm sorry. We only take cash or credit."

Wait. What? Seriously?

Yes, he was serious.

I put my checkbook away -- thanked him and wished him well -- and left.

After leaving Verizon I headed out for a run to Michaels. On the way I received a phone call from my doctor's assistant. She felt so bad and continued to apologize over and over for a big mistake. It meant I was going to have to return to the doctor's office to have a painful test done -- again.

I felt bad for her so with every apology I told her to quit apologizing. It wasn't the end of the world. It wasn't a mistake that had anything to do with eternal value. After I reassured her several times, we ended our phone call.

So here I go preparing to go in to another day.

I don't think I'm going to ask God for opportunities to bear witness to my faith.

Of course that's a cop out though. Isn't it? Yes, it is.

OK, so bring on the opportunities today.
And how I pray I don't disappoint.

You going to ask?
Ask God for opportunities to bear witness to your faith?
Go ahead.
You will have many wonderful opportunities before you!




Enjoying the journey,
Debra
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.
-- Proverbs 3:5-6 --

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