are you stressed?

"Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." 1 John 2:6

"Are you stressed?"

It might as well have been God talking to me.  

If a family member, friend or other adult had asked me the question, my response likely would have consisted of a shrug and a nod.  But it was a child asking.  And the weight of the question, carried the impact of a hundred sticks of dynamite.

Not a word did we exchanged, yet my demeanor and body language spoke clearly to him... and others. Our one-on-one interaction lasted less than 7 seconds. Then "Charlie" touched my soul with his keen observation and question.  A powerful reminder of the impact or affect we have on others... whether we spend years, days or mere seconds with them.
 

Father, help me keep my attitude intact and my eyes on You. When frustrations begin to choke me, may the words of Jesus ring in my ears, "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest... For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."  Thank You, for the Charlies you send in my life.  You know what it takes to get my attention.  When my eyes stay on You, i can rest in Your Peace.

Thank You, Father.

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live like we believe it,
veneal