Whew. Really? I have to
figure out WHY I do the things I do? I was praying this morning and felt the
Lord asked me to dig deeper. Why do I make some of the choices I make, and most
of all, why do I react in certain ways?
Ouch. Do I have to,
Lord? Can’t I just pray and ask you to cover my actions and bless my choices?
No? Seriously, no? Sigh. OK.
So here’s the first
motive that He asked me to look at. The need to be in control.
Are you wincing yet? I
am. Typing it gave me the heebie-jeebies. Especially since my husband has gently
pointed this out in the past—he thinks I NEED to be in control. No I don’t.
Really. He just thinks I do.
Well. Maybe not.
OK, I’ll admit it. I
like my world to be well ordered, running smoothly, and YES—at times I think my
way is the best way. Who doesn’t! But if I’m not careful that attitude can hurt
those that I love. Gentleness and meekness go a long way.
Uh-oh…know what thought
popped into my head just now? Being real and honest here. If I’m gentle and
meek at the right time, in the right way, I’ll bet it would help convince ‘them’
that my way is the best.
Yikes! Did I really think
that? Yeah. I did.
So…next time let’s talk
about hidden agendas and manipulation. Not sure I want to go there, but I hope
you’ll chime in and help me, so I won’t feel all alone.
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