Dealing With An Overflow Of Daily Annoyances & Rising Above It
A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out (Proverbs 25:28 MSG).
Annoyances will not kill us. There will be times when we will be annoyed with people, distractions, noises, traffic, difficult situations, and other things. The way to deal with annoyances is not to get entangled with the small stuff. Some people waste their entire lifetime fighting the wrong battles and forgetting about the big picture in life. Some things you need to ignore and some things you need to respond to it. Jesus was constantly harassed by the Pharisees—they were plotting to destroy him (Mark 3:16), calling him bad names, trying to make accusations against him for healing on the Sabbath day (Luke 6:17), and a whole host of other things. Yet, Jesus knew when to respond and when not to. When he did offer a response, it was not kind, compassionate or heart-warming.
When we are fighting the wrong battles, we lose focus and get off track—swatting flies like a mad man. Some battles are distractions to remove us from our destiny. Sometimes, we have to learn to let things go and leave it to God. By simply, questioning yourself: “Is it really worth it to check the mess out of this person and get my blood pressure up? And possibly, jack up my day? Am I really proving my point or any point at this time?” God has given us the ability to have peace in dealing with annoying people and chronic petty annoyances. He doesn’t want us to be frazzled all the time and wanting to pull our hair out. As one of my old, beloved pastors says, “people can continue to behave in offensive ways, but you don’t have to take the bait.”
Annoyances work like sandpaper to help us develop our character muscles. In my personal life, when I have had increasing waves of annoyances and I responded correctly, God released a great blessing on the other end. Of course, I still have my off-days in my reactions to petty annoyances. Nonetheless, I don’t beat myself. I put down my pride and I apologize even if it is in front of others because my peace is too precious and to keep my conscience clear. UNTIL NEXT TIME, GOD LOVES YOU AND HE HAS YOUR VERY BEST INTERESTS AT HEART. I LOVE YOU TOO VERY MUCH.
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I am dedicated to making sure my blogs have a purpose behind them and a part of it is to write with total honesty to get you moving forward in a greater way in life, dream bigger, help you take precautions, and not let dream killers impede your progress. Thus, I take blogging to my audience very seriously. Before each blog, I pray and regularly pray for the restoration of the readers in every form. I value you guys even those who are different religious backgrounds reading the blogs. At the end of the day, I will rub off on you in a good way and cause you to make positive changes gradually. I have a twitter account and if you want, you can follow me at http://twitter.com/NiceLadyThought for daily tweets of positivity.Posted 06-20-2012 at 11:56 PM by Nice Lady 
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Always do your best in whatever stage you are in life. Set high goals for yourself and also, spiritual goals. Furthermore, we must forgive, love others, pray for those who despitefully use us, bless those that curse us, press forward into the things God has stored up for you and make a difference in your realm. We have great things ahead and we are blessed! Know Your Worth! Celebrate Your Life! #LET'S MAKE HISTORY!
Posted 06-20-2012 at 11:58 PM by Nice Lady
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*passes the collection plate* This is a sermon to my soul. So many annoyances but its all on her one deals with it.Posted 06-22-2012 at 04:06 PM by GoddessMaker
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You made me laugh right there. Thanks, but it is so true. I will leave it at that for now...Quote:Originally Posted by GoddessMaker
*passes the collection plate* This is a sermon to my soul. So many annoyances but its all on her one deals with it.Posted 06-22-2012 at 07:38 PM by Nice Lady
