Approval

 This morning, as I was driving into work for meetings, I was in awe of the beautiful sunrise. Maybe you saw it too. It was the one morning, I wished the stop lights were red, or there was somewhere I could pull off to take a good picture. :) The colors of pink and blue were just so definite and beautiful. Many others agreed, as there were multiple Instagram posts of this sunrise. But what I wanted to share more, was that as I was driving in--- I was thinking about my day yesterday, of the decisions I had to make, of the stressful situations... and if I was right or wrong in the things I decided. You see I recently took a lead nurse position, so have had more responsibilities added to my job. I am really enjoying it, but I want to do the best job I can, and so many times think about the daily decisions I make, for the patients and nursing staff. I want to help everyone have the best days they can have too. So anyways, as I was thinking, I came to realize I was slightly upset/frustrated because I was looking for approval of others, looking to them, and their actions, comments, expressions to help me determine if I made the right or wrong decision. But then there was this amazing sunrise.. and it kept getting more beautiful as I was driving. The colors more vibrant. And I couldn't help but feel this amazing peace and joy from it, as I knew it was from God. On my drive, I realized I only have to worry about pleasing Him, all I do each day should be to glorify Him... not others. And to stop worrying. I made the best decisions I could in my situation I had, and the time I had. A little reality check this morning, to stop worrying what others think, know I did my best, and to trust Him more. And to receive a beautiful, warm hug from Jesus and Mary this morning in the form of a sunrise!

Here are some pictures I tried to take (they aren't very good/clear)... yes, I know... I shouldn't be taking pictures... but sometimes... I just can't help it! :)