by Lauren Dillard
Yesterday, I cleared out 200 emails, got a lot of typing done, went to PWOC, cleaned most of my house, and was able to get a forgotten item to one of the kids. I thought this was going to be a great day. Then it happened. I became very angry at one of the school staff and the angry words started to trip right off my tongue. I’ve been a believer for many years and each day I feel like a lose my way again. I’ve heard it so many times, “words are like toothpaste you know, you can’t put it back in after it’s squeezed out”.
In 1 Peter 2:12, it says, “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.” That staff member was probably not a pagan, but, here in 1st Peter, even the pagans are to get the benefits of a person living under Grace. As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have been set aside to “declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” vs 9 Now, I must try to put things back in order. That will be hard to do and I will have to swallow a lot of pride. The mercy which has been shed upon me and all that I have been forgiven makes it worth it.
Maybe you have had a similar day. Your house is clean, your chores are done, but you’ve neglected to reflect the goodness and forgiveness of God. Make that an opportunity to look for today, tomorrow, and always so that you may cultivate a good name for your God.
May your day be blessed with steps ordered towards Him.
Don’t be afraid, Jesus walks with you.
There are days I need to remember that as well.
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