Yakety Yak Don't Talk Back

I was listening to a Frances Chan sermon this morning and was challenged to respond in a way that displays Christ when people complain. Today was a hard day, after listening to that sermon I was challenged instantly to apply what I learned from that sermon. Today I was surrounded by complainers, or by people at the Senior Center who were not happy with the way I was working; the way I was putting the lids on the pudding cups, or the way I was putting soup in the bowls. I could have lashed out, I could have made people feel uneducated, awkward, or got bitter at them, but because Christ lives in me and I am to be a light to this world, and my life is to glorify Him; He gave me grace to respond differently. Although this day was hard, I was encouraged to see God with me and working through me throughout the day as some of the complaining frowns transitioned to thankful smiles. Not all of the frowns transitioned to smiles, but those were just reminders to be so thankful and praise God that I am alive in Christ and have joy because of my hope in Him! Those frowns make me want to live for Him even more, because His glory is worth seeing. Only He can open their eyes, but I am willing to all that I can to be a light to them. Getting bitter not worth it. Responding to a person in a belittling way not loving. Both of those responses are self-centered and it is not about me anyways. 29 hours at the Senior Center down and 21 more to go, but with only 21 left… I think I can actually say I’m going to miss it!