Today I had an interesting experience at work...
A lady came into the store and was looking for a certain book. I let her know, I had one copy but because space is limited I only carry multiple copies if they are ordered.
Now she wasn't steaming mad or anything. But she was obviously quite frustrated that I didn't have more copies of the book she was looking for. And she kind of took that frustration out on me...
I'm in a very unique position because I reflect my church, so if I start 'fighting' with customers, that wouldn't be very Christlike at all. Oh boy, it's hard some times to shut my mouth lol
So after the morning was done, I met a trucking buddy of mine for some lunch and I brought the interaction up.
On one side of the coin, I get the frustration. You have your heart set on something, and you get 'let down'.
But my friend and I noticed something else....There was a lack of genuine joy in the interaction I had.
I heard a quote years ago and it went like this....Christians should be the happiest people on the planet. And I couldn't agree more. We literally have the best news on planet earth and the greatest hope for eternity in heaven. Yet most of us, seem to be depressed, angry, sad, and frustrated by the smallest of things.
Guilty as charged!
I know I get frustrated way too quickly. Read up lol I literally have to pray to God to keep a guard over my lips at times. So please note, this isn't me making fun or pointing the finger at the lady that seemed to be 'joy-less' this morning.
But this gave me a great opportunity to go over some Scripture on that blessed hope that we have....We should be filled with joy every single minute of the day. And reflect that to all we engage with.
Easier said than done lol
Here's a verse that is not only one to remember, it's actually a verse that I give to my kids to memorize. Always! Rejoice in the Lord! Wise advice from the Apostle Paul!
I love this verse! Let God's hope FILL you with all joy and peace. This is strong comfort for everyone that focuses on heaven above.
Just a few verses but my goodness, there is so much to comfort us. We just need to dig and dive into the Word and see that joy should be something oozing from us. If we can live with a character filled with joy, think of the 'advertisement' that does for our faith?
Be a product of your product after all....Look at me trying to add some marketing and sales into this stuff lol
Anyways, I hope that joy, peace and hope fills your heart. And that people you engage with can see that too!
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Hmmmmm. You say it joy, I will say gratitude and surrender before God's will. Joy is just a by-product, not an actual ingredient. I think the frustration surrounds us when we fail to see the countless blessings we aquire; instead, we focus entirely on the lackings of our lives. Next, a heart that surrenders before God's will tends to see His wisdom in the situations that don't go according to our plans. Together, the gratitude and the surrender makes us stay calmer and in peace. That’s the joy.
I won't say that it is easy to attain that kind of a heart. It is constant struggle to achieve and maintain our gratitude and surrender
Joy isn't simply about abrupt instances of thrill and jubilation. It is that profound feeling of being fulfilled while living with a definite purpose and influencing others positively. A heart that is grateful bears a lot of blessings.
I think learning to appreciate what we already have instead of always waiting for something better to come along.
Sometimes are patience is being tested to the limit
It is tough to deal sometimes with people who is venting out their frustrations