The World...

It's been a few days since I've posted. Things have been busy but good. I must confess that tonight I didn't even want to blog because something heavy is on my heart and I'm not sure how to explain it.
As you all know I'm totally loving my new job!!! I'm even more excited about helping open the new store. Tonight, I'm realizing how much yuck is out there in the world. It's hard to put into words.... I can sense VERY clearly a spiritual battle going on around me. When I stayed at home and didn't work, I took for granted how John battled that worldly stuff daily. I was in my "safe
box". So, here's the deal: Specifically, there is a co-worker, who I'll leave anonymous, (we'll call him "D") From the moment I met "D" I knew something wasn't quite right. There's an odd oppression on D. This is soooooo strange for me.. usually, I'm overwhelmed for love for people- EVERYONE... but D is NOT on that list. I feel horrible for even saying that! When I think of D, I cringe. That's horrible, isn't it?!!! By the way, I've typed several things that I just had to erase because the Bible says to encourage and edify one another and I'd really like to not do that right now, thus I erased all that I typed!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sharing this so you will pray for me!!! D said something tonight rather smart-ellic to me and I didn't appreciate his demeaning tone. It's probably just a personality thing- but nonetheless, I know that satan wants me to be distracted by all of this and not act in love towards D. I'm determined to be a blessing to D and pray, pray, pray when I'm around D. I don't know why I'm letting this get to me.
I can truthfully say that I adore everyone else at my job! All of the people I'm training with right now will not be going over to the new creasy store, but I know they've been placed in my life for a reason. I just found out tonight why God had me praying for Peggy before I ever met her. She shared with me that she's a Jehovah's witness.
Here's a funny story:
The other day an older gentlemen came in and I asked the usual "Can I help you find anything?"
He said, "Yes, Lanacil." NOT knowing that this is a JOCK ITCH CREAM... I say, "What is it used for?" (I have no idea if this is a tablet, a laxative, a cream or what.) He stumbled to say "It's an anti-fungal cream." I said, "Follow me. That would be in the ointment aisle." I led him straight to it, picked it up and then said, "We also have the Walgreen's brand right next to it." Then, I saw in big bold black letters "JOCK ITCH CREAM" . I smiled and said "Let me know if you need anything else." I know, I know... it's just part of the job.
He was very grateful to have me take him right to the item and I of course was very professional about it. :) teeheee!

The world is a tough place and we must be equipped with the proper armor.
My goal in the morn is to: read my Bible and exercise for at least 20 min on treadmill :)
love ya all!
k