I was driving to the Gathering with my sister last night. I had a headache and was not really in the mood to go, but I was going. On the way, we found out that the major road was closed. So we went up to an alternate major road, only to find it was totally stopped traffic. So I got off to go the back way and it took us way longer than expected. We were a half hour late! I was so frustrated on the drive and was in a bad mood by the time I arrived. As the evening went on, I was convicted that I had the wrong attitude. God used this situation to speak to me about my trip. Things went wrong on that drive. I was tired and let the hassle affect me. I didn't bring it to the Lord or find my joy in Him. And that impacted not just me, but my sister too.
I'm actually thankful this happened last night, because was preparation for my trip. When I'm tired and things aren't going how they are supposed to, I want to stop and look to the Lord and not let it affect my attitude so much. It doesn't mean that I'm not going to feel frustrated, but it means that I'm not going to allow the frustration to stop me and take my focus away from the Lord. God is sovereign and He knows each step we will take. I can ask for the joy and peace that I'm not feeling in the circumstance. And He is a good God. He will give me what we need in that situation to be a woman bringing glory to God.
John 14:13-14 says, "And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." Having joy when things are rough brings glory to God. Lord, I pray for a humble and teachable heart on this trip. I pray that I would respond with a joyful attitude and serving heart. I pray that my eyes would stay focused on you and that my reactions would come out of resting in you. May you be honored and glorified on this trip.
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