God Works In All Things

Do you ever go through your day and look back at what they day was like, how about the week? I just got in from a long, very brisk walk and when I walk I think...A LOT as well as pray as I go on these walks. Today I got thinking about a recent struggle that I faced and remember asking friend to pray for me...not everyone knew why, but I have felt those prayers. As long as that struggle could have been I think I am through it, if not fully then nearly there. I am so thankful that I'm through it faster than I thought that I would be. I have overcome some pretty heavy hurdles over the last few years, but I know it had nothing to do with me really. It has been God working through it and making it much easier, as I relied on Him and not on myself. I know that this hasn't been too easy most of the time and there were more times than I care to admit that I tried to take it back. This most recent struggle was left with Him and I tried not to think about it.

I've also had an attitude check. I have found myself being grumpy far too often and I've learned that I cannot cling to those frustrations as they were ruining my day, as well as those around me. People didn't want to be near me and I know at times still don't. I'm trying really hard to work on this, but with God being my guide once again...I am trying to keep a close eye on myself and how I respond to others. Some of you reading this might wonder what attitude I'm talking about, this usually comes out at work or with those that I am around a great deal. It is a shameful thing and I'm thankful that I don't live this way 24/7 and that I desire to treat others better in the way that I talk with them. I have in the past told these people that I may speak curtly to, to let me know, as I am often not aware of how I am coming across. I usually don't change it right that instant, but I am then aware and watch for it.  In that process I try to catch myself and turn my attitude around. So please if you are seeing this in me, say something. I don't bite...just my tone does lol. I want to glorify God in all that I do, I want Him to use me however he wishes. I don't want to ruin what he might have planned for me or for someone else, because I choose not to guard my tongue, and to treat those around me as His.