Of course it felt like Monday. The chaos that normally ensues when you hit the jobsite was obvious today. Things were not going well. Things were late…jobs were not being done properly, but I pressed on as the minutes turned into hours.
The stress of the morning was oppressive. The stress of the afternoon was even more stifling. But count it all joy.
Normally the end of the week is smooth sailing. But normal is a cruel friend that only seems to show up when you don’t need him.
I had to take a moment to just breathe and relax. In that moment God gave me a reminder – this job, this life, your assets are His gifts. God has allowed me to be in this position during this season and He is controlling this job. He gave it to me and in His wisdom He can take it away.
It’s easy to stress or become frustrated over things that you think you control. But when you realize that you are where you are not because of your intelligence or hardwork or strength or resolve, then the picture becomes clearer. We must recognize that whatever He has given us is under His control and no amount of pressure we put on ourselves can change one detail of His plan. We are only required to do our best with His gifts and leave the rest to Him.
I felt much better as I sat back down at my desk, knowing that my life was being watched over by someone a lot more powerful and wise than myself.
Gifts are given and they are taken away. But God is in charge of it all.
The stress of the morning was oppressive. The stress of the afternoon was even more stifling. But count it all joy.
Normally the end of the week is smooth sailing. But normal is a cruel friend that only seems to show up when you don’t need him.
I had to take a moment to just breathe and relax. In that moment God gave me a reminder – this job, this life, your assets are His gifts. God has allowed me to be in this position during this season and He is controlling this job. He gave it to me and in His wisdom He can take it away.
It’s easy to stress or become frustrated over things that you think you control. But when you realize that you are where you are not because of your intelligence or hardwork or strength or resolve, then the picture becomes clearer. We must recognize that whatever He has given us is under His control and no amount of pressure we put on ourselves can change one detail of His plan. We are only required to do our best with His gifts and leave the rest to Him.
I felt much better as I sat back down at my desk, knowing that my life was being watched over by someone a lot more powerful and wise than myself.
Gifts are given and they are taken away. But God is in charge of it all.
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