A Cup of Laughter to Brighten Your Day

Mercy for Me 

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     Oh my goodness, what another interesting evening at work.  Computer problems are trying my patience and testing my multitasking skills.  And so that is what I am blaming for the ridiculous thing that just came out of my mouth.  I won't go into details as not to offend anyone but I would liken it to asking someone how far along they are in their pregnancy before realizing they may not be pregnant and that question may have been a huge mistake.   

     Truly I had no idea what I was asking and when I realized how it may be coming across it was too late.  Rats, that troublesome delay time between acknowledging information and processing it.  Like watching an accident about to happen and not being able to hit the brakes on time.  And then to top things off, once I realized what I said my nervous laughter tick kicked in.  At least I sure hope that is what it was.  Oh, how do I continue to check out like that at times?  Yea, having a lovely night indeed.  

     Well when it's done, it's done.  One of those that you can't take back, I mean it's there already in the air.  But you can always apologize and explain.  And I did apologize profusedly as I attempted to explain, fumbling over my words all with a huge unintentional smile on my face.  How convincing is that?  It sounded so lame to me.  So then I tried to smooth things over by offering some M&M's.  My, "I'm sorry for acting real dumb right now and being out of touch with reality" peace offering.

     What?!  I was desperate and sinking fast. 

     Besides, the bag was there and they were already chowing down on some snack that looked pretty dull.  Some nutty M&M's to go with the nutty service. 

     I tell you it's nights like this I wish I had that "trainee" name tag on.  Either that or remove the "comment" card from their possession.  But thank God they were really nice and understanding.  At least if they were angry and offended they sure didn't show it.  I seem to be tripping over my words tonight. 

     And it is during times like these that I am reminded of the wonderful grace of God and his awesome mercy.  What an extraordinary safety net. 

  Lamentations 3:21-24

   This I recall to my mind,
      Therefore I have hope. 
       Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed,
      Because His compassions fail not. 
       They are new every morning;
      Great is Your faithfulness. 
       “ The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, 
      “ Therefore I hope in Him!”