Take That Chill Pill Then Regroup

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

Very rarely do I get frustrated like I did a years ago but it does happen occasionally. A tech support line that couldn't offer help recently challenged my peace. Perhaps you can identify something that tests you and pushes you to wanting to explode. 

Once again it is back to the basics of being at peace and not letting things of this world bother you. When you do, you can end up angry and frustrated which aren't fruits of the Spirit. Being a believer doesn't mean you are never going to get upset but it is learning how to control being upset and then blowing it off. Especially in public remember you are to represent Jesus. Keep that in mind. 

So whatever it is that is bothering you remember that the more you get God's word into your heart the more Christlike your responses are going to be. 

PRAYER: I love you Lord and I am sorry for when I blow it and need to regroup. I choose to not allow problems and manmade things bring me down. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Roll With The Punches

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.John 14:27

Yours truly is really good at telling others formulas for peace but when I hit rock bottom one day and had to institute Plan C that was a whole other story. This particular day had started out great with teaching I watched on peace and casting cares on God. I've got it! I can do this! Yeah right Becky! 

Sometimes writers even have to eat some  humble pie. My test came when Google shut off from my access to my  gmail account and my blogspot. Did I cast my cares? I should have but no. I let Satan get the upper hand and freaked out. It takes practice to work on spiritual disciplines and this was my big test. The good news is now several hours later I am okay, back to normal ready to deal with it. 

Have you had a similar melt down where in your quiet time all is well then along comes your big test? How did you do? Every day we just have to keep giving our problems to God and not take them back or the enemy wins. 

PRAYER: Forgive me Lord when I am tested and lose my peace. I know you will work all things out and I need not freak out. Give me your peace. In Jesus' name. Amen.