This morning I awoke to the sound of a waterfall...in my kitchen.
In a split second I thought of all the horrendous things that might've happened. A pipe burst, leaking roof. I sprang from my bed and ran 2 feet to the kitchen to discover....
My cat knocked over a full can of Mountain Dew.
Whist kicking myself for leaving it on the counter, and kicking the cat for being wretched, I cleaned up the mess on the floor, rug, counter, and even UNDERNEATH the microwave. Oh, and did I mention...this was an HOUR before my alarm went off?!
After this ordeal I laid back down to take a nap before it was time to wake up. Well, my cat decided that he was not done being mischievous. He jumped onto the table, running into and almost knocking off my beautiful decorative teapot.
Oh. But that is not all. He then attempted to jump onto the top bunk of my bed...missed...and fell ON MY HEAD. Did you read that? ON MY HEAD. Thankfully, he did not land on his feet so I did not get a scalp-full of claws.
Once I arrived at work, I had a conversation with a patron that went as follows:
Lady: I need a book called "Night"...or something.
Me: Do you know the author or something about the book?
Lady: No.
(looks up book called "Night" and find almost 20 results. After showing her the results, she decided that the one she needs is the one that is checked-out.)
Me: I'm sorry, it's checked out, but I can put a hold on it and you will get it by the 30th.
Lady: No. I need it now.
Me: I'm sorry. It's checked out and not due til the 28th.
Lady: But I need it tonight.
Me: I'm. SORRY. It. is. CHECKED. OUT. We DO NOT have it. Try Books-a-Million. *Smile*
So. Why do I tell you these humorous and frustrating stories?
For humans, it's difficult to love all of the time. This morning, I was not feeling mushy love for my cat, nor for the frustrating lady.
But think about God. He ALWAYS loves. Even when we do wrong. Imagine what He thinks when His children blatantly sin. He's hurt, mad, and perhaps ashamed. But He loves. And hopes that we will confess, repent, and be on the right path again. He never wishes ill on anyone.
How awesome is that?
Today, try to love like God does. See how much of a difference it makes.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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Loving the Unloveable
This morning I awoke to the sound of a waterfall...in my kitchen.
In a split second I thought of all the horrendous things that might've happened. A pipe burst, leaking roof. I sprang from my bed and ran 2 feet to the kitchen to discover....
My cat knocked over a full can of Mountain Dew.
Whist kicking myself for leaving it on the counter, and kicking the cat for being wretched, I cleaned up the mess on the floor, rug, counter, and even UNDERNEATH the microwave. Oh, and did I mention...this was an HOUR before my alarm went off?!
After this ordeal I laid back down to take a nap before it was time to wake up. Well, my cat decided that he was not done being mischievous. He jumped onto the table, running into and almost knocking off my beautiful decorative teapot.
Oh. But that is not all. He then attempted to jump onto the top bunk of my bed...missed...and fell ON MY HEAD. Did you read that? ON MY HEAD. Thankfully, he did not land on his feet so I did not get a scalp-full of claws.
Once I arrived at work, I had a conversation with a patron that went as follows:
Lady: I need a book called "Night"...or something.
Me: Do you know the author or something about the book?
Lady: No.
(looks up book called "Night" and find almost 20 results. After showing her the results, she decided that the one she needs is the one that is checked-out.)
Me: I'm sorry, it's checked out, but I can put a hold on it and you will get it by the 30th.
Lady: No. I need it now.
Me: I'm sorry. It's checked out and not due til the 28th.
Lady: But I need it tonight.
Me: I'm. SORRY. It. is. CHECKED. OUT. We DO NOT have it. Try Books-a-Million. *Smile*
So. Why do I tell you these humorous and frustrating stories?
For humans, it's difficult to love all of the time. This morning, I was not feeling mushy love for my cat, nor for the frustrating lady.
But think about God. He ALWAYS loves. Even when we do wrong. Imagine what He thinks when His children blatantly sin. He's hurt, mad, and perhaps ashamed. But He loves. And hopes that we will confess, repent, and be on the right path again. He never wishes ill on anyone.
How awesome is that?
Today, try to love like God does. See how much of a difference it makes.
In a split second I thought of all the horrendous things that might've happened. A pipe burst, leaking roof. I sprang from my bed and ran 2 feet to the kitchen to discover....
My cat knocked over a full can of Mountain Dew.
Whist kicking myself for leaving it on the counter, and kicking the cat for being wretched, I cleaned up the mess on the floor, rug, counter, and even UNDERNEATH the microwave. Oh, and did I mention...this was an HOUR before my alarm went off?!
After this ordeal I laid back down to take a nap before it was time to wake up. Well, my cat decided that he was not done being mischievous. He jumped onto the table, running into and almost knocking off my beautiful decorative teapot.
Oh. But that is not all. He then attempted to jump onto the top bunk of my bed...missed...and fell ON MY HEAD. Did you read that? ON MY HEAD. Thankfully, he did not land on his feet so I did not get a scalp-full of claws.
Once I arrived at work, I had a conversation with a patron that went as follows:
Lady: I need a book called "Night"...or something.
Me: Do you know the author or something about the book?
Lady: No.
(looks up book called "Night" and find almost 20 results. After showing her the results, she decided that the one she needs is the one that is checked-out.)
Me: I'm sorry, it's checked out, but I can put a hold on it and you will get it by the 30th.
Lady: No. I need it now.
Me: I'm sorry. It's checked out and not due til the 28th.
Lady: But I need it tonight.
Me: I'm. SORRY. It. is. CHECKED. OUT. We DO NOT have it. Try Books-a-Million. *Smile*
So. Why do I tell you these humorous and frustrating stories?
For humans, it's difficult to love all of the time. This morning, I was not feeling mushy love for my cat, nor for the frustrating lady.
But think about God. He ALWAYS loves. Even when we do wrong. Imagine what He thinks when His children blatantly sin. He's hurt, mad, and perhaps ashamed. But He loves. And hopes that we will confess, repent, and be on the right path again. He never wishes ill on anyone.
How awesome is that?
Today, try to love like God does. See how much of a difference it makes.
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