Saved by the Serenity Prayer & God

Sometimes you'll be having sumkinda day... It's not a horrible day, but one of those days that could EASILY turn bad...

This was that day for me.

Short version: I was cussed out by an AT&T customer. He started out angry about his bill, then definitely transitioned into verbal abuse slung at me personally. -sigh- Needless to say, I cried. it was WAY too much negativity for my sensitive emotional self. I managed to hold it together long enough to get a supervisor.

Honestly, I believe that the only thing that helped me pull it together was the Serenity Prayer. I wrote it out on sticky notes and put them on top of my computer. I read and re-read it while praying for calm and peace...

I think God held the calls from my line just to allow me time to talk to Him.

God is so good... And He knows just what we need, right when we need it. :)

A great day for a Birthday :)

Today was my Bestsisterfriend Amber's birthday :) I made her a video and successfully uploaded it to her facebook. [color me: excited]

I also got to sit outside in the sunshine this afternoon. Not particularly by choice, but when I look back on it- it was a good thing. I havent really gotten to soak up any sun lately. The customer service job is quite taxing... anyway... Im glad my girl was blessed to celebrate another birthday.

[I love you Ambs, my darlin'! Happy 23!]
there's your shoutout ;)

...I Adore You...

God is good :)

I was listening to 'I Adore You' by Darlene McCoy in the office this afternoon, and it brought tears to my eyes. I thought of how many stupid things I do. I thought of how small I really am...

But then I started thinking about how good God is. How He loves us regardless of what foolishness we get ourselves into. How He constantly teaches us how to be more like Him. He is so good. Even saying that is a gross understatement. I sometimes think of what it will be like in heaven... with everyone praising Him. Sometimes I think it'll just be silent. Masses of people just sitting and marveling at a God that loves them so much, He gave His son...

What words are there for that?
I adore You... That's all...

This is me today :)

Today I will be happy.

Not because something awesome happened, but because happiness is a choice.

It's interesting... in deciding to be happy/positive today, discouragement seems to be a bit farther away. I mean, being on the phone at work has felt easier today and I feel more balanced...

Its like im finally learning how to stand solidly. You know- both feet firmly planted :) And to make it better, I solved my own problem today without help. [fist pump] That really boosted my confidence.

I can do this. I am capable. I can give off positive energy to those around me. I can be viral happiness in my workplace. ;)

Quote :)

My bestsisterfriend Amber said something wonderfully beautiful and true to me today. She said,

"We are God's children.
So we can do everything but fail."

:D Love it!

Thumbs up!

Two people told me I had a pretty name today. :) That was awesome considering they came after a horrible first call for me... I considered them God's little gift to me :)

Thanx Jesus :)

Blessings

Thank you for small blessings, Lord...

Sometimes when I feel myself getting down about circumstances in my life, I try to remember to count my blessings. There is always something to be thankful for. Having a mindstate of thankfulness truly combats those self-deprecating moments.

Dont forget to count your blessings.