The Silver Lining

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1 Thessalonians 5:18 New Living Translation

18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Many years ago I had a panic attack during a snow storm. At the time, I worked in Mt. Vernon and was trying to get home to London. About 23 miles. 

The company that I work for now is classified ‘essential’. I don’t know where or how this was determined. 

I was not a happy camper this morning feeling pressured to be at work. This is a different battle. 

Following 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and trying my humanest best to be thankful in all circumstances, the silver lining, this ‘essential’ classification has been great for dealing with my mental state driving in snow. 

*humanest was not a typo

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12 thoughts on “The Silver Lining”

  1. I had a job that was essential during Covid. I cannot say that it made me feel all that special. I was after all employed in a service industry, and it made me feel like the service to those of greater value than myself was of the utmost importance, and my personal wellbeing was not a part of that equation.

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    1. As did I during Covid.

      I’m one of those ‘weird’ people that don’t define myself by my job. It’s what I do to earn money to pay the bills. Right now, I have to have a job. Haven’t made it to that point where I can say bye. Bye. Getting there. 🎉

      Sadly, I understand that feeling.

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      1. I just got in contact with an old friend who sells flavored shaved ice at events and he contacted me to see if I wanted to do it this weekend, so off I’ll go to play my restaurant trade!

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  3. God works in mysterious ways, and I believe He’s using this ‘essential’ role to strengthen you in ways you might not expect.

    Be Safe my Dear Friend.

    Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.

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