Invitation

                                           DATE: Today

                                           TIME:  Right Now

                                           LOCATION:  My Heart

                                           WHAT:  Pity Party

So, this morning I woke up and my heart was bidding me into a Pity Party. I don't know why. I mean I have such a great life. A wonderful husband, great kids, a good job. I just completed two separate Bible studies with students, have a great group of moms that I study the Word with and have lots to be thankful for.

But...the invitation was sitting there...on my fridge...glaring at me...

                               RSVP: 1Satan@gloomsday.com

And, I hate to say it...but I confirmed my attendance!

I even called my sister and invited her to be my guest.

"Whoa is me."

"I know right?"

"And can you believe...?"

"I know, I felt the same way yesterday!"

"Uh...."

So, the pity party began. The back and forth of the whoa's in our lives.

And then...then I walked into my office, flipped my devotional calendar and read:

"I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble an gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

Ephesians 4:1-2

YIKES!

No humility at this party!

No gentleness here!

Patience, love? Not seeing much!

"Um...excuse me host...I am afraid I need to leave your little gathering. I need to go somewhere else. I need to go to the "GET IN THE WORD" Party."

The party of promise.

The party of joy.

The party of redemption and forgiveness.

See you around Satan!

Bye-Bye Pity Party!

Hello Heaven!