No need to Panic, I am right here

I realize that a day without posting might have signaled that I have reverted to my old ways and that no one would hear from me again until next year sometime. However, I have returned much quicker. In fact, some might not have noticed that I went anywhere. And when I say "some", I mean the only person reading this. And by "only person reading this", I mean no one. Yeah, I am writing this for me. But that really is ok since I sort of wanted to do this and that means that if no one else reads it, I am still expressing my thoughts. Alright, thats enough talking.

I come today with a sort of rant. I know that this is going to sound a lot like complaining and thats because it is. I work for a state agency and for the most part our job isn't very difficult. There is one time of the year when it can get a little crazy, but the rest of the year is pretty lax. I am thankful for this as it allowed me to accomplish a lot for my wedding that my wife was unable to do and has allowed me the time to research and read things online that I might not have been able to without. The problem with having a laid back agency and office is the fact that sometimes people abuse that ease, which is what I am ranting about. I may not have a whole lot to do on a daily basis, but I feel obligated to be there. I might not accomplish a whole lot, but if I am needed, I am there. Unfortunately, my fellow co-workers seem to take advantage of that. There isn't really ever a thought that I won't be at work and thus its not uncommon for the 2 other people in my office to both call in. They know that I will be there to a) take their call and b) cover the office. While its good to be depended upon, its annoying to be used.

I guess this gets me to thinking about how many times we abuse the love of God. We don't call upon him all the time, but know that he is there every time. We see it (His love) every day in our lives and may not think all that much about it. Then when we need it, we call upon Him to answer our needs. We don't think about His desire, only our own. Stanley talks about this, sort of, during the "Faith, Hope, and Luck" series that I have been studying. He says something to the effect of how insulting to God the way we treat Him. While I know that God loves us and wants us to have that close relationship with Him and holds no condemnation for those who are His children, i still have to stop and think about how horribly we abuse the one who gives us life.

Its not a perfect illustration and with a little work I probably could make it better, but thats where my mind is right now. So, as I sit at the office alone again, I praise God for His love that surrounds me every day.