That was me to a friend yesterday. I spent some time helping her out, and I was just thinking about how she has been so wonderful to me that I want to be an even better friend to her.
Then, it got me thinking about my relationship with God? ISN’T EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE IN MY LIFE A GIFT FROM HIM? Even this friend, who showed up for me out of almost 200 million Nigerians has been a HUGE blessing from God. Her positive influence has changed me, and so much of what I write about is what I’m learning from her: FAITHFULNESS, LOYALTY, KINDNESS, CALMNESS, WISDOM, INTEGRITY, GOODNESS, AND EXCELLENCE. She demonstrates them all and every time I’m around her, I leave better!
So, if I want to be a better friend to her, how can I be an even BETTER wife, mother, and person for God who supplies MY EVERY NEED AND BLESSING?
In every moment, I can be my most LOVING, FORGIVING and EXCELLENT self.
After my hubby hurt my feelings yesterday, I intentionally didn’t go to work. But I felt bad afterward because I wasn’t my most LOVING, FORGIVING and EXCELLENT self. This husband who has been another HUMONGOUS gift from God didn’t deserve that. I genuinely have nothing to complain about. Today I was forcing him to drink his awful tasting veggie smoothie because as I told him, “I don’t want to be in this world without you.” So, when he gets in his mood, I need to just ignore and overlook, professionally and kindly. Nobody’s perfect!
I learned a big lesson, though. That whenever I get angry at someone, it’s an opportunity for me to grow in grace – how quickly can I forgive? Like I always say, everything is between God and us, not between us and anyone else. All our blessings are from God, and I want our eyes fixed on HIM being OBEDIENT to what HE would have us to do in every moment.
And being obedient is really how HE guides us on the path HE has for us. And let me tell ya, God’s plans are REAL good! I look back on my life, and honestly meeting this friend was a part of God’s plan for my life. He knew I needed her! When I think back to the old Nikki before her, pretty scary. She has helped me to stay on God’s path for my life, and I’m forever grateful. Thanks, my vro (my valued treasure!)
KEEP CALM—YOU’RE ROLLING WITH GOD