I struggle with anger and resentment. In my mind there are certain situations that do just not seem fair. But, as I've worked through the book of Proverbs over the last, almost 30 days, I've learned that God is merciful. There have been many times in my own life that God has helped me out, and I was "cut a break" as they say. But, when someone else is shown that same mercy, I become angry. Why? Because at that moment, it seems like I have done more work, or sacrificed more than someone else. And, that just doesn't seem fair.
This week I remember that I need to be humble, and I am not God. The world is not a fair place, and we are each given what we can handle. Something I asked myself this past week, as I was frustrated with a co-worker who, in my mind, has not proven herself to be a real hard worker, is "Would I want to be in her position?" The answer is of course, no. And that thought immediately brought me back to a more compassionate place for someone who is a great person, that just so happens to be affecting me negatively lately.
This week I remember that I need to be humble, and I am not God. The world is not a fair place, and we are each given what we can handle. Something I asked myself this past week, as I was frustrated with a co-worker who, in my mind, has not proven herself to be a real hard worker, is "Would I want to be in her position?" The answer is of course, no. And that thought immediately brought me back to a more compassionate place for someone who is a great person, that just so happens to be affecting me negatively lately.
"Would you want to be in their position?"
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