WOE IS ME

As we progress through these dark times of a pandemic I hear a lot of woes but also blessings. I have also learned about being obedient, kind and understanding not only to my sheltered family but also fellow workers and those who take care of our needs. A good saying is to preach the gospel and use words if you have too. Many times we say one thing and do another. Matthew 23 has a list of woes on teachers of the law and religious leaders. Stop being hypocrites! Is a clear lesson for all to learn.
A lesson taught to me long ago is the number game. In the field, while evangelizing, our good work was “tracked” by the number of salvations obtained. One of those aha moments was why not go deeper. Yea some sow and others reap but a true relationship looks at the inside of the person. Not to condemn or find fault but understand their hurt, joy, sorrows and gifts.
Pride is another vice that must fall. It is a lesson I relearn often. Spending more time with family my spirit would shut me up and just listen. Listen to not only their feelings but ideas. My way is not the only or best way. When my wife reads this I am sure she will print and highlight this section.
Patience, do not remember praying for more of this gift but have received loads of opportunities to practice. Workers, not only those who serve with me but also others that serve me in many ways. Places are closed, staff stressed and service at times hard to find. Heck even the IRS has shut down all phone lines and offices. Remember to be kind in spirit and deed. You do not always know what a kind word or hug (air hug now) can accomplish.
Obedience to your spirit, family and authority is a key to surviving this crises. I am sometimes complacent and forget to distance, mask or gloves which not only puts me at risk but those around me. Yes I drove across the USA at the start of the pandemic but had a peace of mind and spirit that it was the right thing to do. My story was told in a previous post and hindsight has proven the value of this choice. I do not know what is on the other side of tomorrow but the one I trust does.
My hope is in you LORD! My faith is in you Lord! Do you hear my hope roar.
Be safe out there. Have patience because this too will past. The son will come out tomorrow.
Yay, corny and repetitive but works.