MAXINE Monday

Well, this day has come and gone, without Maxine making her debut early in the day. She is late, but the day was crazy and the challenges that I met with my new job, have taken a turn and things will be so much different in two weeks. And my days are about to get more busy.

There was someone that I worked with that has had a problem working with me since day one (because I'm a woman and the feeling was that I wasn't qualified enough). Work wasn't exactly easy, but I was determined NOT to let anyone make me feel inadequate! I've had enough of that throughout my years up to 2005, no more! There were a few situations that made things rather frustrating. I was told that "This was this other persons' issue." Not mine. That person resigned today.....!

I have to say that God had already prepared me for such a trial before I even accepted the job. I did become upset on a few occasions, but with Gods Grace (grace refers to the kindness of God toward the undeserving.), *If anything, I don't want to portray myself like an angel, I'm far from that! I had my days where I just let anger get the best of me, never towards this person, but inside of myself and voicing a few harsh thoughts, but with a little redirection, I found myself able to pray for him and for myself and was able to get through these last few months. I continue to pray for this other person and for myself...

Thank You, Lord, for those You call Your sons and daughters who are peacemakers in this world of angst, fear, and self-protection. I hope to be such a person. I see how this time of personal struggle is shaping me to be a peacemaker. My heart and eyes have been opened to how much I and all people need Your peace in this earthly journey. Your peace is the foundation from which we can reach for the heavens. It is the source that lets us love when we feel empty, uncertain, or wronged.

I believe my hurts have allowed me a deeper sensitivity to the needs of other people. Please direct me to use this gift.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:9

So... with that being said...

Maxine's words for the day: