Square Peg, Round Hole

I have come, yet again, to the conclusion that I am a square peg in a world of round holes. Does anyone else feel this way? Can I get a witness??

My concise communication style serves me well in a writing environment, but is less than ideal when interacting with real people. Just when I think I’ve got this thing figured out, I loosen up a little bit, open my mouth, and upset someone. Most of the time, I don’t even realize I’ve done anything wrong. Someone asks me to do something, I’ll formulate a plan of action, get confirmation that I am moving in the right direction, and forge ahead. It is the pace of my forging that gets me in trouble. I’m ready to get the show on the road and others are just warming up to the idea that the show needs gettin’ at all!

I wish I could quote a couple of Bible verses here and close with a wise paragraph or two that would wrap this problem up in a neat, pretty package. But, I can’t. The only truths I am definitely sure of are those truths I find in the Word of God. So, when the world, including Christians, make it clear they don’t think I fit in, I go to the Truth.

He made me exactly the way He wanted me to be. Psalm 139:13-14
He watches over me. Psalm 33:18
He expects me to be strong and courageous. Psalm 31:24
I do not need to be discouraged. Psalm 43:5
He is my protector and my shield. 2 Samuel 22:31
He will fill me with joy. Psalm 5:11
If I work hard I will prosper. Proverbs 13:4
He will bless my efforts when they are aimed at honoring Him. Hebrews 6:10-12
He will never stop loving me. Romans 8:38

This seems like a nice place to stop and consider the Truth in God’s Word. Thank you, Father, for being my Rock. He made me square for a reason. I will trust Him.

And I’ll reread Psalm 139.