Well, what had happened was...

I am literally laughing out loud. I am shaking my head, because I said I would let you all know how I did today, with shining my light, gossip, and being of good spirit. And perhapsssssssss everything didn't according to plan. (Sometimes, I feel like the picture above. Either I bombed it or I passed it with flying colors) I am laughing for now.

Picture this for a moment.

You know when someone is trying to explain their situation or side to you? And the more you ask questions, or they start skirting around the issue because you are picking up the fact that there is more to the story, and they can't take the pressure anymore, and midway into the conversation they start with this phrase,  "Well, what had happen was," and then proceed with their story. "Well, what had happen was," is one of those statements that get you to deviate from what they were talking about all along.  Somehow, "Well, what had happen was," is deemed as an actual segue into the truth. "Well, what had happen was," is one of the funniest things that people say. I just get tickled to pieces when I hear someone say that.

So on that note....

Well what had happened was, is that I tried my very hardest to not gossip, let my light shine, and be of good spirit, and it worked.  I can't be too sure of the exact time that it all started to fall apart. (I'm really laughing right now)  But seriously, it was too busy where I was to gossip. Things I had not expected became frustrating, and overwhelming. Just because I didn't verbally express my frustrations, doesn't mean I wasn' t feeling or thinking it. What I had planned for the day, and what God had planned for the day were two different things. And, that is usually the case for me. I had an agenda... and that is where I went wrong. My agenda has to be God's agenda at all times. Two years ago, I thought it was my agenda, my way, all the time.

Through getting to know Christ, some of the things I realize is that I must constantly stay in the word, and pray.  For everything that I experience good or bad, The Bible has the only word and the final say on how we deal with it. I am so thankful to him, that he still deems me as useful, and that he loves me so much to save a sinner like me.

I got beat up a little bit. But that is okay, because we all do. How can we learn if don't try, and if we don't make mistakes?  The Lord must love me, because I can feel the discipline...

Proverbs 3:11,12 -My child, don't ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. 

Thessalonians 5:16,22 -Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for who you belong to Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Holy spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies., but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Keep away from every kind of evil.

With my eyes closed tightly, and a big squeeze hug from me, and a pat on the back for a good job today... Goodnight.

Until next time.

Crystal