What2Say2Day? I had a great weekend! On Saturday I rested, helped my wife do housework, did a few things for Sunday School, rested a little more, and went to dinner with my wife. Sunday brought a great day in church followed by yard work and hours of couch-ness. My weekend was relaxing and productive. What more can one ask for.
In preparation for this week I've begun reading the lectionary passages for this Sunday. I'm beginning with Psalm 4 which my study bible tells me is a Psalm asking for help from a bad situation. It reads like it's been written in that tone, filled with words of abandonment and pleas for forgiveness.
Verse 4, however, sticks out to me. "When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent." How often are we tempted to do whatever is necessary to get out of a bad situation regardless of what the ramifications to others are. This verse reminds me we need to take a break when we feel overwhelmed by things. It reminds me we need to stop and think about what we're doing, or going to do, before our actions bring regrets.
There are so many other things we could channel our negativeness to. Try cleaning the house or yard, or maybe have a night out with family or friends. A day thumbing through all the stations on your TV will do wonders for you. If all else fails call someone and talk about the things on your mind. Of course the Psalm gives us what may be the best answer to calming yourself down before acting on your anger or despair. It says, "Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD."
Be still, think about the things which are bringing you down, call a loved one, channel your negative energies into positive actions. If all else fails, or better yet before it gets that far, invite God into your life and give God all your troubles. God will know what to do with them. Hmm...wonder if that's why Creation is so beautiful.
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