I Thessalonians 4:11-12<\/a>, printed out and pinned on my bulletin board at work beside my desk. I have it in two different translations so that one or the other speaks to me when I need it.<\/p>\nIt works as a reminder to stay focused on my own job and responsibilities and not worry so much about what other people are asked\/given\/permitted to do. Sometimes this is easy to do, other times not so much.<\/p>\n
I’m learning about myself as I discover what is easy for me to overlook and what triggers my sense of injustice\/unfairness\/discontent\/pouting. I am trying <\/i>to look at these opportunities as gifts<\/b><\/i>.<\/p>\n
These gifts <\/i>are not confined to the workplace. Sometimes they are given to me at church, on social media, with my friends, or even within my family.<\/p>\n
I am encouraged that I am still learning about myself and open to growing. People who have quit learning and growing (spiritually, emotionally and\/or mentally) generally aren’t a lot of fun to be around. Those people have decided they are who they are and the world can just deal <\/i>with it. They may use terms like “I’m just being real” or “I don’t care what people think”. While there can be some value in that attitude, there’s a fine line between independence and belligerence.<\/p>\n
This doesn’t mean I never speak up (or out) about issues and situations. But it does mean I check my heart (at least I try <\/i>to check my heart and motives) before I speak. I’m finding more and more that speaking is often not <\/b><\/i>the best course of action.<\/p>\n
Growing – may I never quit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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