I thank God that I am able to see the progress of what He is doing in me. A couple of weeks ago I had opportunity to again thank Him for working something out of me and in me.

Gossip always seems to have enough gas to make it back to you. Well, some of that which was said about me in a mean manner, made it back to my ears recently. I had a "friend" that I worked with who I really liked and felt a connection with her in the spirit. Only to find out when I left that job she talked bad about me and blamed everything that had gone wrong in the office on me. I had tried to keep in touch with her by e-mail after I left, we spoke by phone several times, etc. I sent her a link to the blog when I started it, only to find out that she only found that as another opportunity to attack me. Let me tell you, I was TOTALLY caught off guard. When I worked at this place, I really enjoyed it. There were conflicts in the office at times, however, as I have found out, there are conflicts at every job and it was not anything major. This girl and I would talk about the Lord and listen to worship music together. I thought that she would be a lifelong friend. I was totally dumbfounded by what I found out.

Let me tell you that my flesh wanted to rise up so bad in this situation. I was so hurt and upset, I was crushed. I wanted to fire off an e-mail to her and let her know exactly what I thought. However, I kept silent and just prayed. OUCH!!!!!! And then, I prayed some more!!! Did I say more???? I am praying for her and my "anger" has turned to sympathy for this girl. Isn't that something???

I thank God that I am not the same as I was last week or even yesterday. Although it may be "painful" at times to let go of those feelings, bad attitudes or fleshly reactions, I appreciate the fact that I can allow HIS love and grace to work through me so that I am able to respond in a manner worthy of being called "Christian". 

Can I encourage you today to look for those opportunities to let HIS light shine through?? I can't wait to hear your thoughts!!!