Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say

Romans 8:18 English Standard Version (ESV)

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Ever since I started teaching the first school I was at there was a list.  If you were in trouble your name was at the bottom of the list to meet with the principal.  I was so relieved everyday when I was not on that list.  And I was scared when I was.   Fast forward to today and when someone calls or says that they have something to tell me but really gives me no idea what it is makes me on edge.

On Tuesday I received a call from my employment saying that they needed to have a conference call.  I learned the next day it was on something that did not effect me in any way.  I wasted needless energy on what it was about and what I had done wrong.    Then later in the day I received a call from someone telling me of the changes in a volunteer situation I am a part of.  I called right back but did not get a response.  It took everything to not worry about what it could be about.   Then later that evening I got an email about something that my other volunteer group wanted to address to the marathon training group.  I just hate not knowing.  I just hate having stuff thrown on me without preparation.

I believe when you need to have conversations difficult or positive you always need to let the person know and get quickly back to them.  Say what you mean and mean what you say.   

I am learning that whatever comes my way I can handle.  It is better to not figure out the whys and whens.  Despite the situation I am thankful that the Lord has my back.  He reminded me of that with several situations with helping me through a difficult race last night, giving me favor with parking and even helping me make the journey with no traffic even at the worst time of day.