Monday, February 11, 2013 - 3:40 pm

Sometimes my cool exterior is broken and I have a moment of intense frustration. I had a moment like that today, where I was trying hard to remain calm as adrenaline shot through me. I know that when I'm so keyed up that I can't keep my hands from shaking that I need to remain physically calm, because the least action will carry the force of all that adrenaline with it. If I'm honest however, I must admit that in the moment I don't always recognize how much adrenaline is poured out by the least word when my emotions aren't fully reined in as well. Apparently, when a situation is so emotionally charged, plans, ideas and words can take on an unintended force. Regardless of how justifiable the feelings or emotions are, I need to lay them down at the feet of the Prince of Peace, Jesus, and take up His strength and self-control. It's humbling to look at myself and see work that still needs to be done, but at least I know the God who is doing the work won't stop or give up until He finishes the work.