Need some me time…?
Working so much now! Don’t mind it really. But, just wishing I had some me time. Worked today from 9-3 and then again from 6-10…tomorrow…I will work during the day, but not at night, but once I get home, I will probably be in the kitchen cooking a lot of my food for the week. Sunday I start my training at Coldwater Creek. Monday I get to go on a trip with the Seniors again. 8-3:00pm, and then work again from 6-10. Phew….made me tired just typing all that:)
So grateful though, God is so good. He provides. He provides so much. A way of escape when you are tempted! Food, clothes…wisdom, love…He says, all that you need really, He will provide.
Today at work, there was a new girl there. We were talking. She was telling me some personal stuff about her life, and I was sharing who I am with her. One of the things that came up was that I was a Christian…(sorry, if that offends anyone. But it is the truth…and who I am. Above ALL things. ALL things. So you might not want to read my blogs if you are not into that kinda thing. I really am…nothing is going to stop me from being me. )
Anyway, back to what i am wanting to share. This young lady is going through some very hard times. She is hurting…her husband is in prison. There is just a lot going on in her life. I felt for her. I wanted to help her…but again. I just have to pray that God helps her.
I bought her lunch, and we ended up sitting on a picnic table outside. There was another co-worker there…and we started talking…He is a believer too. But, he is one of these that teaches and preaches all the time. To people that don’t want to hear it. It grieved me. For this woman to hear all he was saying–it was like someone was speaking a foreign language to her…loudly…and she just endured it.
Later, I told her that I am not like him…I mean I agree with what he was saying, but I have learned that only God can woo people to Him. And I can only do what I “see” God doing. And that unless God “tells” me what to do…well, then, I am just to love that person….not teach, preach, force or manipulate…that is definitely not God’s way.
She listened. And then later, after work…she called me.
And she started confiding more of what was in her heart with me. And asking me questions. I told her that I would love to pray for her…but that I did not want to make her uncomfortable…so I would pray for her after I got off the phone with her. One of the things she did say to me was that she had to get her life straight before she could have a relationship with God. I told her, it isn’t like that…that before I got saved, I expected God to be a mean, judging, lightining bolt kinda God. But He isn’t like that at all. I told her, He is really like the best Dad you could ever imagine…there to listen to you and guide you through your life…
she said, “That sound’s good.”
yes…it does.
Y,know what? Now that I think about it, maybe it isn’t me time I am really wanting…
maybe it is just some time with my Heavenly Daddy that I am truly longing for…
What a nice blog.
Very nice
I couldn’t agree more with the way to approach people with God…it should be in a loving manner. Because after all, God IS love.
Have a GREAT weekend!
I hope your weekend finds you what exactly what you are longing for.
Nice blog. Have a great weekend.
Awww, that was so sweet! I am a Christian too and I get turned off by people preaching to me!
oops, i wasnt done blogging haha. I accidentally clicked submit comment. Anyhow, I love how God puts us where He wants us sometimes and He gives us the wisdom to say what we need to say! I believe a lot of people are pushed away by a lot of Christians who seem to be shoving their religion down their throats. I just have noticed thru my experiences that less force worked the best! I was very happy reading this blog! Smiles to you!!
Very uplifting blog!
Have a great weekend!
Big HUGS!
PS Don’t work to hard!
Sounds like you made a good connection with your co-worker. Awesome. You had the insight to be a friend and not force God on her, but introduce Him to her. That is so wise. Hope you have a great day. Press on! You can do it!
You for sure need some me time and you and HE time
Take care of yourself! Love Ya!!
I love you Chrisie, the spirit of Christ you share! I am with you, I don’t preach , I can’t even really qoit(sp) scripture but I know it in my heart and I live as an example of Christ.Sometimes we aren’t to be bold and strong, we need to be gentle as our Father.Just keep loving her and God will do the rest. She will see your peace and want it. I WAS one of those lost girl, and God sent someone just like you to me. This blog is great.
What better time then FAther time? Enjoy it And embrase his love.
this is a great blog, and i totally agree with it, it is way too harsh when some one forces the beliefs down the others throat!
very sweet story!
i love this story it is a great one, i know the feeling where you feel like what you need is time to be alone, but really all it is that we need is time to be alone with our heavenly father that will care for us anytime of the day!!
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Chrise, could you send me that daddy Poem, Fathers day thing in an email? I would love that for my scrapbook.
capnsweets@comcast.net !
sure…you can also right click on it and select copy and then paste it…
but I will email it too!
You are amazing in the way you touch people with your kind words and compassion.
You are a true soldier for God and His son. It’s wonderful to be in our great country and have the freedom to truly voice the love for our Creator. I too will pray for your co-worker. As a collective group of believers, prayer is powerful and God listens. I love how you honor our Father with your words of love and inspiration.