Ok, so first things first: above is the view I have driving to work every morning. Not bad, eh? These are the Flatirons (there's 3 of them) and there are TONS of trails and climbing opportunities on/around them. So much fun, it's like taking a vacation every weekend!
Second, I now work as a Customer Service rep for Spyder and Cloudveil, and I truly enjoy my job. The people I work with are fantastic, a lot of fun, and it's a very athletic atmosphere. I have my own little office (cubicle, but feels like an office) and am still able to coach in the evenings which is great.Working for Spyder/Cloudveil is a lot of fun; however, it has taught me so much about people. I have really seen the impact that overwhelming materialism has on our society. I'll be honest: crying about a luxury item is a bit much, and I'm just going to leave it at that. It has also widened my perspective on Christians as well. Anytime I am griped out by someone on the phone, I wonder if they are a believer as well. And, if they are, then it's no wonder that non-believers think we're all a bunch of crazy hypocrites. If someone really and truly believed in Jesus as their savior to the point that they would follow His command to love one another.
"And this is His command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love
one another as He commanded us." 1 John 3:23
Anyway, all this to say, the next time you're upset about something, think about the impact that you are having on the people around you. Are you handling your anger and frustration in a way that would honor the Lord? Or are you handling it in a way that makes you look like a brat? This post is not intended to judge, but rather to help infuse a little thoughtfulness into our daily lives.
On a lighter note, I hope everyone has a fantastic and blessed day!
