I don't even really know how to write this one. I'm in awe at what some people think or say or even do. I really just shake my head and thinks, REALLY?? - yeah, that is the word that best describes this...really?
I'm really honestly tired of caring about so many things right now. And it's not that some of those things even have to do with me, but I carry that burden. Why? I'm so frustrated with myself that I do this.
Here is an example.
I come into work today to a note on my desk that states: "Why make us stand for 20-25 minutes? Is this really necessary?" - and the person actually left their name.
Honestly...I would LOVE to respond to this person too...
I shake my head and think, really?! First of all, if it is that much of a bother for you to stand for 20-25 minutes...NO ONE is forcing you to stand. Second of all, then sit...again, no one is stopping you. And my biggest grip I have about this...since when is such a harm to stand for that long. You probably stand longer when you do dishes. And not only that...BE THANKFUL that you even CAN STAND and that you can stand TO WORSHIP God. That is what it is all about. Every time I get tired even grip about the food I eat...you know what I honestly think about...those overseas (or not even overseas, those in our own country) who CAN'T worship God and aren't even allowed to have "church". And when they do get together to worship God, its in tiny quarters and everyone has to stand...through EVERYTHING...through signing, through the sermon, prayer...at least we get to sit during that. So I ask...Is 20 minutes of your life standing really that much to grip about? When others around the country, around the world, aren't even ABLE to go to church?! I think we are pretty darn lucky. We should be over joyed and thankful that we get to stand up and praise God and worship Him every single week with not a fear in the world that something will happen to us for doing that.
I really hate that I get so wrapped up into how people think and why they think things and why I care so much to make it right. I know this is not a reflection on me or has anything to do with my job. I'm just the messenger. But even at that...it's just funny what people come up with, but after it's done being funny...I'm saddened for that persons heart! Because that person has some things going on within their heart that makes them "lash out" and make comments about things that are just so unnecessary. It makes me sad...
and what can I do? All I can do is pray for that person and pray for their heart!
People like that sure don't make your job easy!! Praying for you, Kelli...and like you said, for the hearts of the complainers. Sometimes, not vocally but in my heart, I am the biggest complainer around. So thank you for the challenge as well. :) We are so really, truly blessed.
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