"Type this before lunch." (Handing it to me at 11:30)
"Do you know any info about __________________?"
"Where's the file?"
"CC: so-and-so."
"Set up this appointment on the calendar..."
All the while, I was slowly feeling more and more overwhelmed. It didn't just happen in 2 seconds. Nooooo! This overwhelmed state happened slowly...like a drip - drip - drip of the kitchen faucet. You think the dripping will magically stop. It doesn't. And if you leave it untreated, pretty soon - you have a serious issue on your hands.
With the demands and pulls on my time, I didn't stop to ask for help. Instead I attempted to muddle through it...which left me in a puddle of tears by Thursday's morning sweet inquiry, "And how's Miss Angie this morning?" I wasn't good and to say it outloud made me realize what a fragile state I was in. Weary and worn-out... Looking back on last week, I'm so thankful that I said, "No" to two potential commitments. The Lord gave me grace and wisdom to discern before the week(s) of nonsensical nonsense -- He gave me grace to say, "No." He knew I would need a quiet weekend. He knew my soul needed to be cared for...extra time reading, praying, meditating, listening to a CD of hymns. (I love how hymns are refreshing. "When peace like a river attendeth my way...")
This month I am reading through Proverbs. Today I could not get over/go passed/get around verse 1.
A soft answer turneth
away wrath, but
grievous words stir up anger.
I needed to meditate on this verse ALL day.
When the phone rang...A soft answer...
When my co-worker interrupted my break...A soft answer...
When someone didn't listen and I wanted to clap my hands and/or shout!...A soft answer...
How thankful I am for His Word...and His grace to help me see...A soft answer... :)
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