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Today I lifted the page on the Psalm calendar and laughed when
I saw what was written there:
My times are in Your
hand.
I was fighting a positivity battle this morning about
going back to work tomorrow after a week off -- back to the ongoing workplace drama and and frustration within the office, partly resulting from some poor
staffing choices. I know that compared with the work
issues of many people, my problems are SO minimal and I know I'm blessed to have my job! But I was still dreading the return to work, and hating the fact that I was dreading it. Enter Psalm 31:14-18:
But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord,
I say, “You are my God.”
My times are in Your hand;
Deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me.
Make Your face to shine upon Your servant;
Save me in Your lovingkindness.
Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I call upon You;
Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.
Let the lying lips be mute,
Which speak arrogantly against the righteous
With pride and contempt.
What a gracious God -- to give us words of encouragement and solace
for Every Single Situation in life, even if it's the comparatively tiny problems of silly old me. I am so, so grateful that my times truly
are in His hands. That gentle reminder allowed me to rejoice and be encouraged,
and if you are having a tough day, I hope it encourages you, too!
So. I shall head off to the office tomorrow morning and conquer the world -- one appointment, one patient, and one bit of drama at a time. ;o) Have a marvelous week!
Note: There is
also a time to take bacon out of the pan, that is
if you don’t want it burnt. Only I neglected to remember that while typing
this. O_o
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(Tulips are always a cheerful influence!)
