When is the last time you have done something that was the exact opposite of what you planned on doing?
Today, the offer to support to someone came pass my lips before I could swallow the words back and following a short debate with God, I had to just laugh.
I was like God, who prayed for me, had me on their mind, took the time and prayed for me? (who sung that as they read it?)
I don’t receive their prayers this morning Lord. I was content in my my standoffish mindset, so why Lord?
Now, being a child of God, I know better than to question him but I did not want to help, I really did not but God reminded me that in Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 32 he commands that we are to be “compassionate and forgiving unto others as Christ is to us.”
I was blocked from the path I was taking and redirected to one that is more attuned to who I am and the direction that I want to be headed in.
I am reminded that the actions of others should not determine my actions. I am not going to change who I am to be resentful.
That is my reminder message to you as well.
Nevermind, the actions of others, although we can influence, ultimately we cannot control what another person does, however we can control how we react and respond.
So back to one of frequented lines that one of my co-workers loves ” Don’t let someone take you out of character.”
Love it.. and understand it.