Agitation.  That was the word of the day yesterday.  I felt so stressed and agitated for no apparent reason.  Everything was getting on my last nerve.

When I left for break, I was quite relieved to get away from all the noise, the activity, the frustration that was my night at work.  I sat in the car, and decided and was going to play a game on my phone, hoping to just decompress.  But I heard the little voice inside saying to pick up "The Focused Life."  Guess God knew I needed to be refocused on HIM.  I was on Psalm 33 and the 1st five verses were just like a balm to my spirit.

Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise Him.  Praise the Lord with melodies on the lyre; make music for Him on the ten-stringed harp.   Sing a new song of praise to Him; pray skillfully on the harp and sing with joy. For the word of the Lord holds true and we can trust everything He does.  He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.  

and Psalm 34:14--Turn away from evil and do good.  Search for peace and work to maintain it.  

Peace and quiet seemed to surround me as I read these words.  It was time to turn away from the frustration and agitation and go after peace.  Time for praise instead of complaining.

Did I do this, well, let's just say I was better than before break.  Not perfect, but better.

I am so grateful to the Lord for this sweet break in my day.  I so desperately needed it and it got me through the rest of my night.

Lord, let us seek to praise You, seek Your peace and abide in Your love.