JUST ENOUGH ENCOURAGEMENT
Today's reading: Job 40-42, 1 Corinthians 11:2-34, Psalm 138

"When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need." Psalm 138:3 NLT

I had the weirdest dream last night.

I dreamt I attempted to help a friend out by doing her job for a day.

A job, I assured her, I could handle.

A job I had watched her on several occasions do with ease and finesse.

I had people skills, I told her as I stated my case.

I had years of retail experience, I reminded her.

So, in my dream, I showed up at her work place and put on her waitressing apron for my shift.

And within thirty minutes of starting I was fired.

I had spilled food on customers. I had messed up several orders. I had made some folks mad enough to leave. I became hateful, rude and cynical. I had exasperated patrons--and myself.

Me, the people person.

Me, the one with years of experience.

So to read this verse this morning, I am relieved.

Today, because I trust Him, I know He will give me the strength I need to do my job while I live my life, not someone else's!



I woke up from the dream in a sweat!