The first step to fixing any problem is to recognize what you are dealing with.

So many times, we don’t recognize what certain feelings are, so we are not addressing the issue at hand.

Annoyance is characterized by irritation and distraction from one’s conscious thinking. It can lead to frustration and anger.

Synonyms of annoyance are irritation, exasperation, vexation, indignation, anger, crossness, displeasure.

What are some of the main causes of annoyances?

One cause is differences in personalities, values or communication styles.

Another major cause of becoming irritated is you may be feeling overwhelmed or stressed which makes it hard to connect with others.

You may have some past events or situations that have come up in your memory as we defined annoyances.

Some things in life are greater than others. We need to fully discern the difference, so we give precedence to the more important issues. When our priorities are in order the outcome of our everyday life is more desirable.

Psalm 24 is talking about the person who is putting the Lord first and has pure motives. Verse 5 says ” They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior.” When we are living in the Lord’s blessing, nothing can touch it. We have what we need and even what we want without regret.

But the greater thing is mentioned in verse 8. “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle”. It is the Lord who gives the blessing.

Relationally speaking, it would be silly of us to fall in love with the gift/blessing and not the one who gives the gift!

Be very thoughtful and diligent to remember the Lord at every turn. He is the one who makes our way straight as we depend on Him.  Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today”. Today, if you do not harden your heart towards the Lord, He will cause you to enter into rest of mind, body, soul, and spirit!

Here’s a prayer starter: Lord, I am asking you today to give me Devine connections with the right people. People that will cause me to walk in the right direction in life, Your direction in life. You cause people to like me that you want me to be in relationship with. And if you don’t want a certain relationship in my life, then I don’t want it either. I want what You want. And what you want is the best thing for me.

Salvation is simple. It is not difficult.

God first gave…

For God so loved!!!