Apologizing Without Agonizing

 

The Buttons

 

I heard the other day that some of the buttons we have to push don't actually do anything. Like the button to change traffic light so you can walk across the street. Or the one to make an elevator door close faster. 

They put those buttons there so we feel like have some control over our lives, when we actually don't.

We might think we've got everything in hand, but the reality is that it's only an illusion. Here's the thing: we encounter God all over again every time we're desperate enough to realize we're not actually in charge.

Fear and uncertainty launch us toward God, and He's always there to receive us when we arrive.

Q. What are you feeling uncertain about that you can bring to God in prayer? 

Test Test Test

 

The following moral and ethical dilemma type of question was actually used as part of a job application process for a large corporation:

“You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night, it’s raining heavily, when suddenly you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for a bus:

   1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die

   2. An old friend who once saved your life

   3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about

Which one would you choose to offer a ride, knowing very well that there could only be one passenger in your car?”

 You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again. Think before you continue reading. What would you do? Who will you choose? How will you solve this problem?

 The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer:

“I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the old lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.” Cool huh? Think outside of the box.

 Now, we are facing the same type of challenge in our daily life. Strangers, acquaintances, friends, family members, charities, institutions… all of these are seeking our help. But we’ve got limited resources and time. What to do? The same thing – choose to ride the “bus” with the partner of your dreams – Jesus. He is going to tell you exactly when and where and to whom you should “give your car keys”.

 Think and act inside of His grace.