Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Finding a Zealous Spirit!

It has been a while, but they days at McDonald's are flying by and the weekends are before I know it. Yesterday I was able to have a good spiritual conversation with one of my coworkers, who is already a believer but is incredibley dissatisfied with the church in America. I have been praying for opportunities, the confidence, and words to say and as I was praying really hard and getting frustrated that nothing was happening God provided! I know more talks with her are just around the corner. Very encouraging!
I can't predict how each day will go, Monday was great, but today was one of the worst. After being moved to drinks and second drive through speaker I am wishing more everyday I could have continued juggling cashier and first speaker in the back where no one yelled at me!
I was incredibly touched when I actually felt like one of our coworkers showed she cared about me today. Every time by friend working the front window, right next to where I make drinks, takes a break I take over his job. However I always get yelled at endlessly while on this particular job because no one ever tells me how to do it! I am getting better, so I thought I could do more but I did mess up just a little. It doesn't matter what I seem to do this one woman is so discouraging and mean. I try to brush it off and love her anyways, but today bit to the bone. Getting back to the caring part, when I went to give my old trainer a break at back window she took one look at my face, saw my oddly missing smile and immediately asked what was wrong. I broke down in front of her, more surprised someone there cared! It was encouraging to know some people there do notice and care, despite their hard exteriors. I am also excited to see the relationships we have built grow in the next few weeks. Please be praying for patience and endless love for the woman I struggling to love. It is definitely going to be a great challenge this summer and I would really like to be able to share the Gospel with her!
I have been continuing my application of Romans 12 9:21. Last week as verse 10 and now I am continuing onto 11. Verses 9-11 read: "Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit." 
Showing honor to others has been challenging. It goes further than showing kindness, but really
 showing another they are valued and special. They are worth my time and energy, especially when I don't want to show it. I can definitely work on this towards some people on project, living this close ca test limits and patience! My zeal today was slothful for sure, as I was upset for most of the day and only obeying because I had to. Praying for a zealous spirit!
Now onto a fun filled evening, and spending time with old friends and new this week!
PS shout out to Ryan and Ashley Miller who I saw on the beach Saturday!

3 comments:

  1. We miss you Sam! I'm committing to pray for you with the kids every day at lunchtime. So know we'll be lifting you up the Lord then. ~Sarah

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  2. It was great seeing you Sam, and it is such a blessing to hear the wonderful things happening through you! We continue to pray for you! -Ashley

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  3. Thank you so much Sarah! And I know Ashley, what a surprise!!! Loved seeing you guys here!

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