Scripture: Romans 2:2
Thought for the day: "How we react is a crucial gauge of what's really going on inside us."
I read Romans 1-16 in The Message version of the Bible. And then read the devotional. And, um...yeah. Way to just call me out some stuff. Appreciate it. Ok...that's a little sarcastic, but it was what I needed to hear.
The devotional talked about how the turmoils and stress in your life affects how you react to things. And it's totally true. When I've had a crappy day at work, or when I'm really stressed out, the littlest things can set me off. As I've mentioned before...self-control is an area that is lacking in my life. In reading this, it gave me a reminder that it's a continual battle that I have to fight.
Every time I read about self-control and anger and stress, etc. I think of a friend of mine that I haven't talked with in a while. He had this saying..."Your feelings follow your focus." Basically if I focus on the things that are negative, stressful, belittling ...then that's where my feelings will go and I will be one cranky Kathy. And trust me...nobody wants a cranky Kathy. Which means I need to try to find the best of every situation and realize that I may never understand why it happened, but know it happened for a reason of God's understanding and will. And trust in Him that He knows what's best.
So much easier said than done. Just sayin'.
I really liked how the reading reinforced some of the things we talked about in small group today too. The more I get involved in this, the more I am seeing how things are woven together. It's like one big tapestry. Pretty cool
Today's blog is kinda short. Reason being...it's Superbowl Sunday and we have some peeps coming over to have some fun. Safe travels to those that are heading out to parties.
I'll be back to my rambling self tomorrow!
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