Serenity...

On Friday I went into Mass really upset and angry. It was one of those days where everything just went wrong- my teachers were being completely ridiculous, all the people that bother me were being especially annoying, my boyfriend and I were both stressed about a few things so we snapped at each other a few times (but that was fine after a few minutes since we try not to stay mad at each other and to help each other instead.), and on top of it all, I was sick. It was just a bad day. As I was sitting in Mass, I prayed that God would calm me down and let me focus on Him and on the Mass, but it didn't seem to happen. I kept trying to pay attention and focus of the readings and such and not on why I was upset. The Gospel was just what I needed. "But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment. Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court with him. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison." (-Matthew 5:22-26) That got me to think about the people I was annoyed with and stop feeling sorry for myself. Everyone around me is here for a reason, and everyone is made in the image and likeness of God. Since He can not make a mistake, He can not make anything bad or evil. I have to stop getting so upset so quickly and focus on seeing Christ in everyone around me, no matter how hard it may seem. Even though I may not have seen God answer my prayers the SECOND I prayed, He showed me that He is there and that He is always listening and moving in my life for the good. He is amazing! 

I love You, Lord.