Bad Day?

I had a really bad day at work. The moment I step into the office, case and case of weird problems started coming in from all directions. Even the water pipe suddenly decided to “retire” (burst) causing the entire work area to be flooded with water.

Outcome? Non-stop problem solving for the next 12 hours. By the time I can finally knock off, I wasn’t in my best mood. Anger and frustration remain in me.
“Why can’t these people do their part and stop giving me problems?”
“Why can’t I knock off on time? Instead I had to stay late for work. Today is Friday!”
“Why must I help to correct the problems that are created by others?”

On the way home, I decided to buy myself some satays as a form of encouragement. Walking towards the satay stall, there was this lady staring at me from a distance. I noticed her swollen legs and her “China” hairstyle. Didn’t pay much attention, I walked past her.

“Miss, can you buy me bread?”

Almost immediately, this thought came to me “Another cheat!” Ignoring her, I continue walking towards the satay stall.

Taking another few steps, I decided to stop. Turning towards her, I said flatly
“I will not give you any cash”
“But I can buy you bread.”

Her face suddenly brightens. She pointed and ran to the nearby bread shop. Excitedly picked a loaf of bread and she looked at me with a wide smile on her face.

Suddenly I’m loss of words. She really meant bread, not cash money from me.

I went to the cashier and paid for 2 loaves of bread.

“You can take one more loaf of bread.”

“Really?! Thank you! Thank you!”

Actually, I should thank you, dear lady. You have softened my heart and open my eyes to see how blessed am I. You have reminded me that I have forgotten to give thanks to God for all the blessings He has pour into my life.

Seeing her off, anger and frustration left me. The satays were no longer needed. #min#


Deuteronomy 8:3 (New International Version)
3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.