a mile high. at least, that's how they appeared. the stack of menus that still had to be cleaned loomed before me. my shift was technically done as it was after 9pm, but I hadn't gotten any side work done beforehand as I'd been helping Dolan buss tables since 5. why? because he is slow, I needed to seat people somewhere and, well, I actually secretly like bussing. I think I got a little carried away tonight and then by the time I looked at the clock it was time to go and I couldn't.
I started on the stack and my mind flitted across my day...
I had the morning off and so overslept. I should have worked out, but I didn't. I should have finished cleaning my room, but I got so tired thinking about it that I took a nap instead. I had the weirdest nap dream (why IS that?). it mostly consisted of everyone at the restaurant morphing into frightening creatures. it should have been a warning...
in real life, everything went wrong at work and everyone was annoyed/annoying. I ripped my shirt and everyone and their mother (and the owner in my case) had to tell me. I lost the back of my earring diving under a table to retrieve scattered crayons. attempting to seat a certain gentleman I bussed and set 3 tables before I cleared one he liked. the day was gloomy and I was moody and I had almost reached my snapping point. the next person who walked in 10 min after closing and wanted a table or mentioned my shirt or complained to me about their bad day, I was going to punch.
it was at this moment I remembered a text I had received yesterday. my friend had said, 'God will give you just what you need.'
I began thinking on this. He will give me what I need. in fact, He has given me what I need. I have a whole well-spring of life and grace and peace inside of me because of Jesus. I have a reason to rejoice! I have a reason to wipe down every last menu with enthusiasm! not because it's great fun but because I have the creator of this world as my best friend. how can I possibly have a bad day?
we have a hope sooo beyond this world, so beyond the muck and mire and everyday aggravating tasks that make us want to scream. we have a reason to smile through it all. Lord help this change my attitude, my night and my life.
'and let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart' - gal. 6:9
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