Loving from a Distance

I have had a few situations where I am choosing to love from a distance.  First I work with someone who causes havoc in the room.  I can't change her but I can pray and I can show her the right way toward the children, the staff and the situation.

Then my pastor.  He has greatly disappointed me a lot in the past.  The most recent the foot injury.  But I am not bitter.  I am just realizing it is part of the picture and that I can't change him but I can choose to love from a distance.

Then Mom's new possible surgery.  I am not looking forward to it.  She does not handle stuff like this well but I know it might be the thing she needs to feel better and move.  I pray that the Lord will give her wisdom.

I love my dad but I am learning I have to love him from a distance, admire his good qualities and leave the right of the stuff with you Lord.