S3 - Day 11 of 27
On the heels of my "YOP" moment, I embraced this day with confidence. Reassured that my prayers hadn't fallen on deaf ears, I was determined to walk in purpose - on purpose. Giving up short of my breakthrough will never be an option. So then of course everything was peachy and there wasn't a cloud in the sky? Uh - no.
While the circumstances themselves hadn't changed, my perspective once again had. In fact, I was bombarded with a barrage of minor annoyances, with a few whoppers sprinkled in for good measure as the hours ticked by in my preparation for my personal version of an encounter with the fiery furnace. But, much like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, I was certain that my God had gone before me and would orchestrate the circumstances for my good and His glory.
As I stepped into the racially and politically charged situation, topped off by media coverage of varying quality, I knew that I was exactly where I was supposed to be, that I had been prepared for this purpose and that I was not walking alone. Sure enough, as the day came to an end I could mark where everything that the enemy meant for my harm, God had turned it around and used it for my good and His glory.
Day 11 Thanksgiving: Haters
Yes. Haters. I learned long ago that not everyone will love you. I have also learned that at times there are valuable lessons to be learned from those who don't. Whether there is a morsel of truth from which I can grow, or the unintended promotion they give through constant conversation about me or my work, perhaps it's the motivating effect they have on my desire to be better and go harder...whatever the case. I am determined to appreciate them for the hidden value they bring to my life and use them as motivation to keep growing.
Day 11 Prayer: Hate
Lord, hate is such a powerful and dangerous emotion. There are many who struggle with this toxic emotion and feel powerless to stop the devastating effect it can have in their own lives and that of others. I pray today that where there is hate toward others, you would replace it with your love. Teach us how to forgive and help us to experience the tremendous power and benefit of love and forgiveness over misplaced hatred.
While the circumstances themselves hadn't changed, my perspective once again had. In fact, I was bombarded with a barrage of minor annoyances, with a few whoppers sprinkled in for good measure as the hours ticked by in my preparation for my personal version of an encounter with the fiery furnace. But, much like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, I was certain that my God had gone before me and would orchestrate the circumstances for my good and His glory.
As I stepped into the racially and politically charged situation, topped off by media coverage of varying quality, I knew that I was exactly where I was supposed to be, that I had been prepared for this purpose and that I was not walking alone. Sure enough, as the day came to an end I could mark where everything that the enemy meant for my harm, God had turned it around and used it for my good and His glory.
Day 11 Thanksgiving: Haters
Yes. Haters. I learned long ago that not everyone will love you. I have also learned that at times there are valuable lessons to be learned from those who don't. Whether there is a morsel of truth from which I can grow, or the unintended promotion they give through constant conversation about me or my work, perhaps it's the motivating effect they have on my desire to be better and go harder...whatever the case. I am determined to appreciate them for the hidden value they bring to my life and use them as motivation to keep growing.
Day 11 Prayer: Hate
Lord, hate is such a powerful and dangerous emotion. There are many who struggle with this toxic emotion and feel powerless to stop the devastating effect it can have in their own lives and that of others. I pray today that where there is hate toward others, you would replace it with your love. Teach us how to forgive and help us to experience the tremendous power and benefit of love and forgiveness over misplaced hatred.
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