One thing I have done over the years since I was a child is keep the refrigerator door open while I pour some juice or getting a piece of cheese out of the pack or get an egg out of the carton, or any number of things. Then, it is like a race to hurry up to get the item back into the refrigerator. Now, to me there is not a problem with this practice, because if it was I would have changed it by now (right?)! However, it is a pet-peeve of my husband's. He cannot stand for the door of the refrigerator to stay open while I ,or anyone else, for that fact retrieve an item(s). He is like why not get the item, close the door, then reopen the refrigerator when you are ready to put the item back. I can see his rationale. However, as much as I tried to change, I just couldn't seem to do it. BTW, we have been married for 24 years (25 as of next month). So, upon moving into our new home I chose the refrigerator. I picked a really nice one. The bells, the whistles, and the latest in technology (I AM CRACKING UP WRITING THIS!)! To OUR surprise, the dang thing even alerts you when the door has been opened too long!!! (Lol!) It even alerts you and powers down if the door is left open too long and the temperature adjusts below where you have set the thermostat for the freezer or refrigeration. We both laughed at this. I didn't set out to buy a refrigerator that did all this, but isn't that like God! He desires that we have life and have it more abundantly. Now, would leaving the refrigerator door lead to divorce...probably not, but the peace that surpasses all understanding could not be equally shared between both of us. God cares so much about us collectively and individually! He loves us so much that He in His infinite power would allow one appliance to restore peace. I can't stand for the bells and things to ring so I am learning to close the door so I don't have to. The refrigerator is holding me accountable! What are you letting get in the way of the peace that God has provided for you that you have chosen to not take hold of? #PEACEisBetter
Monday, March 9, 2015
Peace is Better than _______ (you fill in the blank)
One thing I have done over the years since I was a child is keep the refrigerator door open while I pour some juice or getting a piece of cheese out of the pack or get an egg out of the carton, or any number of things. Then, it is like a race to hurry up to get the item back into the refrigerator. Now, to me there is not a problem with this practice, because if it was I would have changed it by now (right?)! However, it is a pet-peeve of my husband's. He cannot stand for the door of the refrigerator to stay open while I ,or anyone else, for that fact retrieve an item(s). He is like why not get the item, close the door, then reopen the refrigerator when you are ready to put the item back. I can see his rationale. However, as much as I tried to change, I just couldn't seem to do it. BTW, we have been married for 24 years (25 as of next month). So, upon moving into our new home I chose the refrigerator. I picked a really nice one. The bells, the whistles, and the latest in technology (I AM CRACKING UP WRITING THIS!)! To OUR surprise, the dang thing even alerts you when the door has been opened too long!!! (Lol!) It even alerts you and powers down if the door is left open too long and the temperature adjusts below where you have set the thermostat for the freezer or refrigeration. We both laughed at this. I didn't set out to buy a refrigerator that did all this, but isn't that like God! He desires that we have life and have it more abundantly. Now, would leaving the refrigerator door lead to divorce...probably not, but the peace that surpasses all understanding could not be equally shared between both of us. God cares so much about us collectively and individually! He loves us so much that He in His infinite power would allow one appliance to restore peace. I can't stand for the bells and things to ring so I am learning to close the door so I don't have to. The refrigerator is holding me accountable! What are you letting get in the way of the peace that God has provided for you that you have chosen to not take hold of? #PEACEisBetter
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