Proverbs 16:32

The other day I got angry at work....I know, I know, hard to believe.  I'm usually so calm and even tempered and my workplace so peaceful and joyful....LOL.  Yeah, I'm going to say neither of those statements is exactly accurate.  So, yes I had rather a rough time at work one day last week and needed to call my boss to clarify some details about how we are supposed to load trucks (yet again), as one of the other employees had decided that my co-workers and I didn't do it to their satisfaction.  I thought we had this matter all resolved but once again this same driver came up and started criticizing.  This resulted in one of my fellow workers having to do double work.  I can see the progression of missteps each person took that led down this road to disaster.   If this person had done this, if that person had done that....all the drama and consequences could have been avoided.  It's amazing how so many factors played into this night that ended up getting a person fired.   Once again, the way I handled the situation could have been a lot better and I feel like a contributing partner (I called the boss in) to this person' hardship. Ultimately, each of us is responsible for our own behavior, as the person who got let go is, but it's funny because I can see how if  just one of the components had changed the outcome may have been very different.  Like I said, this was a very hard night.

So the next day I awoke feeling burdened and saddened.   I got out of bed and set upon doing my morning chores....feeding the cats, emptying the dishwasher, litter box duty.....and then I checked my Bible app for the daily verse.  The Lord sent a verse of admonishment my way.

Proverbs 16:32  Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self control than to conquer a city.  

Well, that says it all doesn't it.  Had I had patience.....self-control, maybe confronted the situation head on instead of calling in my boss....if I had played my part in this drama differently....I have a problem confronting directly, I sometimes get upset easily....Sometimes speaking up doesn't mean getting angry and calling down fire....it means asking questions and working towards solutions peacefully.  This requires patience, self-control and a willingness to cooperate and compromise.  I've learned a very hard lesson....one I believe God has been trying to teach me for a long time.

Lord, I pray that this night changes my behavior.  I am sorry for any part I played in this.  And I pray that this person gets their job back, if that is your perfect will for them.  I also pray for their salvation. Lord, help me to take this lesson with me each day.  I want to glorify You as always.  Thank You for teaching me.