"Jesus Shirt"

I was standing in line today at Wal-Mart. There were 2 people in front of me at the customer service desk when I got in the line. One man was at the desk and the woman in front of me was waiting her turn to be next. Can you believe that not one, not two, but THREE people (separate from each other) ended up cutting in front of the woman and the rest of us in line. It was so rude. The woman in front of me actually turned around to me and said "Where do they keep coming from??"

I was almost at the end of my rope. For one person to do it was bad enough but 3...I opened my mouth to say something to the 'line cutters' but as I did, I remembered that I was wearing what my son calls my "Jesus shirt". It has a cartoon picture of Jesus with "Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so" written on it. Suddenly I was convicted. Here I was, representing Jesus and about to tell these people off!

Then, I was convicted again...more so this time. I represent Jesus EVERY DAY. Not just the days He is shown on my clothing. He is represented in all I do, all I say, all I am. My heart was saddened at the thought of what I almost did.

I pray God reminds me loudly and often that I am an ambassador for Him. I pray He helps me keep my perspective in situations like this one. I pray most of all that the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart will be acceptable in His sight.