Peace of Mind

Catherine says:


If our peace of mind depends on the tone of voice, manner, words, etc, of others,
it is on their good qualities we depend, not on our own.

This morning I was talking to a friend about the work I was doing yesterday. After finishing she went on and on about how I am working too hard, not taking time for myself, working overtime, etc. I could look at this in several ways.
One that she wanted me to just work my scheduled hours and quit for the day,not concerned for the needs and schedules of others. Two, look at it as not being supported in my ministry and therefore, my work is not valuable. Three, feel bad because she was putting me down. Four, think about what she said, reflect upon it and decide for myself if what I am doing is too much.

Our peace of mind needs to come from our own reflection of who we are and where God is calling us to be this day, this moment and this work. Other's opinions matter, not because they control us, but at they may have some wisdom we are missing in our own lives.

Today, let us reflect upon advice given lately, pray about it and then do what we know needs to be done, even if others do not understand it.