Yesterday was such a beautiful example of God's love and power and sovereignty.
At work, I felt a little off.
My spirits are always happily Jesus high-but yesterday I felt distracted and low energy.
In comes the attempt to rock me and hurt me.
A customer was plain mean to me.
Not short or rude.
Straight up m-e-a-n.
With my natural positivity feeling strained, I instantly felt shaken up.
Was I inconsiderate like this woman said?
Was I performing poorly at my job like she said?
As I process these questions, in walks the next customer.
"Hi, how are you doing today?" I as cheerfully as possible I ask.
"Eh, I'm okay, how are you?" he says.
"I'm okay too," I respond.
He nearly drops his bottle of tea.
"OKAY? You always say wonderful or awesome…what's WRONG???" he asks.
I explain that I had a run in with a customer just moments ago that made me so sad and truly hurt my feelings.
In steps God the defender via this customer:
"Well, I'm not sure what is going on with that customer, but she's lucky I wasn't in here. I'm sorry she was so mean, I think you're awesome at your job!" he kindly explains.
I begin to recognize what is going on.
As he is apologizing on her behalf, another customer walks in.
She overhears and asks what is going on.
Without sharing too much, I quickly explain that I had a tough interaction with a customer that shook my confidence.
In steps God the loving Father through her.
She reassures me with praise and explains that some people tear down with their words and that this is a good reminder to never do that.
I see the preparation.
I see the opportunities God is placing in front of me.
He is sharpening my discernment and reminding me to be most concerned with my identity in His eyes.
Thank you God for this schooling!
I pray You keep it coming…
