I was upset at something at work today, it's so complicated that it's hard to explain. However, it not important what got me upset, but what's more important is how God met me where I am and talked to me.
After experiencing unpleasant feelings and anger, I immediately called H. He, of course, was encouraging and always on my side. But even after our hour of conversation, I was still upset and discouraged. I tried to work and do things to overcome those feelings and prevent it from happening again. When I am unhappy, I also like to watch TV and eat to suppress my feelings. But when I was about to do that, I asked myself, "Why are you turning to people and things to help you? Why are you not turning to the Almighty God?" Sometime I just don't go to God because at times I open the Bible and read something that is not applicable to my situation. But tonight, I knew I needed to go to my Father. And so I did. I sat at my spot and opened the Bible. I read an article from the a devotion that I put off a long time ago called Indeed. Then I reminded myself that I need to read the BIBLE itself and not an article written by someone. So I opened a devotion for mothers and did the first devotion. It led me to 1 Cor 13, the verse about love. I then asked God to speak to me, what does love got to do with my situation? It's not applicable. I didn't hear God or see Him, but the Holy Spirit was definitely at work. I asked God, did I totally screwed up at work? Did I disgrace your name because everyone knew that I am a Christian. God made me realized that I shouldn't worry about what I did, but rather, I should focus on how I am going to react. That is what sets me, a Christian, apart from others. The passage about love was applicable after all. I need to respond in love. We are called to love those who hurt us and persecute us. Love is not easily anger and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love never fails. It never fails at home, at church, and even at work.
So there it is, God met me because He knew I needed Him and told me what He wants me to do. How do I respond in love? What do I do? That is what I am asking God now. I am tired and my emotion and brain are drained, so I am sure He will tell me another day.
I hope that this encourages you to go before the throne of grace in your time of distress. May Christ dwell in you richly.
1 comment :
I know...I often turn to food when I'm unhappy. And even prayer sometimes doesn't help. It's encouraging that God comforted you through His Word and Spirit.
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