I talked with two different friends tonight about how I'm feeling. I've had these mood swings lately, where I go from normal to awful in seconds, usually fueled by bitterness or self-contempt at how my life is, especially in the area of personal relationships.

Its sad, how compartmentalized my life has become. In a way. One friend, non-Christian, but certainly 'spiritual' was encouraging me to take risks, to try and find out if what I wanted lay down the path I'm considering.

The other, one of the most steadfast Defenders of the Faith I know, listened, encouraged me, and gently nudged me into reading the Bible. Which, I admit, to not having cracked in ages.

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

SOme food for thought tonight....