Thank you, God for the "just now" epiphany. As I was sitting here trying to make today's S.S. lesson relevant, my mind was wandering to some work-related issues. Without going into great detail, the question of my relevance or "fit" with Rountree has been weighing on me for quite a while. My "fit" or relevance at a temporary job (temporary in Kingdom sense, not in the I-am-going-go-be-looking-for-a-job-soon sense) is of such minor importance compared to my relationship with God the Father and His Kingdom work here on earth.
I have allowed my vision to become horizontal, rather than vertical. I have been worrying more about positive feedback from others (BTW, when did "compliments" become "positive feedback"?) than a "well done my good and faithful servant" from Yahweh. As long as comparisons to and the praise from those around me is a top priority my life will be one emotional roller coaster.
"Oh goody, they liked my presentation at that meeting!"
"Oh man, she didn't like the say I handled that situation."
"Yeah, my idea at that meeting got some positive nods from colleagues."
"#@#$ our test scores didn't bring the accolades of my bosses".
So on, so forth to the point of exhaustion, irritability and depression.
This not so say I can just use the Holy Spirit as an excuse to stomp my way through life. But if I am faithful to God's Word, to the Holy Spirit's leading and to Jesus Christ's example, I can live a life of correct decisions, improved relationships and restful nights. But most of all I will hear from Abba Father, "well done my good and faithful servant".
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