The next morning I fell on the ice. Twice. My immediate reaction was to get angry with David. It really wasn't his fault... and somewhere deep down I knew this so I kept silent in my anger. He (OF COURSE) noticed this and we talked about it. It was through this discussion that we speculated about the parents who were angry with me the day before. Could it be that they were in deep pain and felt anger that they needed to direct at someone nearby? God used this to soften my heart towards them. For this I am grateful even with my stiffness and bashed knee as I walk into today.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Pain and Suffering That Frees Us to Love
My thoughts today are about how God speaks to me in my day to day experience. He helps me see truth through the eyes of those He has placed near me. I had a very difficult day on Monday dealing with some angry parents. They were unkind (A gracious interpretation of the way they accused me and the words they launched as weapons) and I went home angry, frustrated and wondering if there was another job I could find...
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