Interruptions or Opportunities?

It was nearing the end of the day and I was desperately trying to finish up last-minute things. Concentration was needed for I had discovered that some of the work lost, when Quick Books crashed several days previously, was still lost, and I had to go back and try to recall what had been done. I was tired and my head hurt. At this untimely time, one of the guys stopped by my desk with another request. I groaned inside and tried not to glare. The phone rang and another customer stopped in...

At home later that evening these words came to me: People are not interruptions to your day. They are golden opportunities to share My love. As I pondered those words I felt something shift inside me. What if I would see interruptions as opportunities to share God's love?? It changed the whole outlook on my days.

The next day my patience was tested, to be sure! My boss needed help with a project he was working on. He apologized for the interruptions and I could smile and say, "It's okay." Another worker needed much help that day, too, but it didn't bother me like it would've previously. The phone rang...and rang...and rang...but here, too, was a chance to offer kind words.

I thank God for the people He has in my life. It makes life much richer and more satisfying and gives me the opportunity to be an instrument of His love.