Bratty Barbara Day

 Dear Lord, please keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth... Amen. Okay, so today was a day for me to be a brat. Things didn't go my way so I pouted and whined and took it out on everyone around me. 


Regrets. Why don't I learn to read my mood and climb back in bed, or at the very least turn off my phone and lock the door. So tomorrow, I will be humbled as I apologize to those I offended with my harsh tones. Though I am willing to apologize my words cannot be taken back. They are like water out of a faucet that does not get sucked back in. 


Life does not always go the way I want it to. People around me don't always make the choices I feel are best for them. But instead of throwing a fit and letting my stubborn bossiness take over, I need to take a deep breath and pray. He can be patient and compassionate while I blow off steam. My regret is that I remember to pray after I have let my mouth run. 


So this evening, I have been praying for forgiveness as well as direction in the lives of those I love. This won't be the last time I don't get my way or the last time I ignore prayer as my 1st and best option to deal with life's frustrations. But I know I am forgiven and loved and that gives me peace.


In HIm,
Joyful
9-28-2010