Here we are, the last day of
June, the 30th, in the year of our Lord, 2026, and, in our area we are already dealing with heat and humidity. We live in what is referred to as the Greater Houston Area and it encompasses some nine counties. We reside north of the big city in The Woodlands, TX area. Yes. It's already hot and whether that's seasonably so or unseasonably so pretty much depends on your political leanings and somehow that doesn't impress me as being very much weather related. I'm surprised that folks are surprised that it is hot here as we near the celebration of the 250th birthday coming up on this next Saturday, July 4th. I'm not saying the temperature doesn't have an impact because it does. It really does. It, along with just about any number of other things can bring on a bout of irritability. It can. It really can. Sadly, a whole lot of stuff can happen as a result and most of it is not good. Not good at all. We end up not only ruining our day but we can cause others to join the irritable brigade. The saddest of all is when this irritable spirit disguises our true identity as a Christ follower. We like to say we just got up on the wrong side of the bed, however, our attitudes, good or bad, make a difference in how our lives are pursued, and, they can even make a difference in others for time and eternity. Well, that's just the way I am. Really? Again, I have likely said that before, but, it's not good enough. Have you ever noticed how much more aggravated you get about how others are doing whatever it is they are doing, when your attitude is in the ditch? The one I know the best is also one that needs a lot of help, on any given day, but, recently I noticed how I was driving along as a team, me, myself, and I. "What y'all doing up there, practicing for a funeral procession?" "Do something, get back on your meds, just do something, already!" To the wife: "Are you seeing what I am seeing?" Her response: "They most likely have a good reason." Don't you just hate it when you hear stuff like that? Could it be God reminding us of who we are and the kind of attitude He wants us to show forth? (Maybe. After all, he did speak to the hireling prophet through a donkey. Book of Numbers, Chapter 22, Verses 21-39)
I heard a fellow at a conference one time talking about how he had decided to make an example of a young employee who had not performed well. In front of a large group he singled her out and berated her for not doing better. Her response? She, right there in front of God and everyone, started sobbing. I mean bawling her eyes out. She was humiliated and distraught. The man said it hit him like a ton of bricks. Who did he think he was to inflict this kind of degrading experience upon that young woman? What did he do? He said he apologized to her and to the entire group he had assembled and begged hers and their forgiveness for being so insensitive and cruel. May I just say this about that. It was much better than an attitude that says, "Well, after all is said and one, they deserved it." Okay. They did and we did and we do. Had it not been for the One described in the Dottie Rambo song, "He looked beyond my fault and saw my need." Okay. I mention that testimonial from that fellow because I saw him early on in my managing of people days, and, it did me a lot of good. You know what's even better? We have a Book filled up with God ordained and inspired directions on how to live out the life He has given to us. And, when we yield to His Spirit, we can go forth and put our best foot forward. I may have to change the title of my blog to the 'Daily Dose', but, I actually think that one is taken. Ha! Final word, and, it will help us all: May we find ourselves on this day praying one for another.
Amen.
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