I say no to pettines....

Do you ever wonder what makes people tick? I often find myself ask that very question.

There are a lot of things in life that I can pass by without a single thought. Somethings make me ponder. For instance, why people feel the need to be petty. In all the things that are wrong in the world, it amazes me the little things that can set someone off. I am guilty of complaining from time to time, but somethings just seem pointless in my eyes.

I had someone get up set with me because of something that I had nothing to do with. I simply tried to explain that not all things in life are right and just, but they are that which they have become. I guess it wasn't the right answer, or at least the answer they wanted to hear. The complaint was that no one told them, yet they did not ask. I do not stand to judge who was right, but simply walked away. I can not surround my self with negativity and pettiness. It was all very immature in my opinion. I feel like most things in life are not as we plan. But it is not our plan to be had. As I was reading Philippians I came across a verse that made me think of this very case. It made me realize that my view, through God, was correct. "Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, Children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among who you may shine as the light of the world.." Philippians 2:14-15
It makes me sad sometimes to see the suffering that people must feel, to lash out in such a way, as to be hurtful to the innocent for your own self gain.

On another note, I wanted to share another verse that fits the stress I have been feeling lately. I have said before that I have continued to pray that all things will work out for Doug and I and this verse gave me peace. "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus..." Philippians 4:6-7