My confession is as follows.

On Sunday afternoon, we were shopping in the mall for a new mattress.  There happens to be a Select Comfort at the mall, otherwise I'd prefer not going during this busy time, the holidays.

While there, we had a typical saleman trying to persuade us to make a purchase before we left the store.  I was becoming annoyed with both him and his manager.  Rob and I were trying to discuss our options and they kept interjecting their opinions.  I finally told Rob how I wished they would "shut-up."  (  naughty...)  Rob gave me a look and immediately I felt bad.  He thought the salesman may have heard me???  Oops.

We left the store without making the purchase, but I felt bad the rest of the day (until I prayed about it) for my poor example.  

This past week, God has been teaching me how we are lights in this world and the salt of the earth.  I felt like a complete failure.  

Here's what was awesome - after leaving the mall we went to Target to pick up a few gifts.  As I was searching through a rack of sweaters a store employee walked by singing, "This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine."  I immediately turned to see who was singing, knowing God was talking to me AGAIN.  The singing lady was probably the 5th reminder this week how I must be salt/light in this world.

All I know is that God is merciful and He's clearly trying to bring this seed to maturity.  I failed with the salesman, but I will have plenty of opportunities to get it right and I think I'm ready now.