Sometimes things go smoothly in our lives. But other times we face frustrations. During those times we may become upset and impatient. An example in my life is when I am driving to work and I hit one red light after another. I become more tense and upset as I see each green traffic light turn red. That’s not how God wants me to live.
When I face upsetting circumstances, I try to turn them around and use them for good. As verse 5b of our Bible Reading says, “Use your time in the best way you can.” Now when I am stopped at a red light, I use that time to pray.
If my commute to work is long, that just gives me more time to sing and praise God. If I have a problem with another person, that gives me a chance to be patient and show them God’s grace.
Instead of becoming upset with your circumstances today, use your time to praise God and serve others.