Don't let Circumstances dictate your life

So, I went to the CA Highway Patrol this morning. The reason is NOT because of a car accident,speeding ticket, or any other reason comparable that that lol. I recently bought a car with salvage title, and if you buy a car with a salvage title, you have to go to the CA Highway Patrol for some paperwork. (Long story condensed)

Well, I had been there already a couple of days ago, but left disgruntled because I had to come back. I didn't want to come back. I wanted to be done. The office was NOT close and was not available convenient hours for the average hard working citizen.

Saying that, like I said, I went this morning. On the way, I called my mom and was telling her how upset I am going to be if I have to come back. Wait in Line. Again. Waste my gas. Again. Sign more paperwork. Again. Make another phone call .Again.

I know what you are thinking...You would feel the same way. Or you are very much more spiritual than I am, and are thinking, just go with the flow. Get a hold of yourself...I know, I should be like that, but I am not.

Good News-everything went as smooth as possible. I got there at 8:04am and was back in my car by 8:27am. Great Day! I was happy as could be! Music was loud, praising Jesus in the car, smiling and waving to the cars, letting people in...you get the idea. Good car Samaritan.

THEN, I started thinking about this-Would I have been in that great of an attitude if it took a little longer than usual? If I had to come back another time? Waste more gas? Wait for awhile?

Truth is, while I was in my car today, driving back, I couldn't answer that question, and be satisfied with an answer.

I realized that I was depending on the outcome of a circumstance to see if I was going to have a good day or not.

How often do we have a "bad" or "good" day based off of our circumstances? I know I have, all the time. Whether it's a date gone well, dinner gone bad, great idea failed,game lost,or a wonderful surprise in the mail.

Circumstances do not dictate your life or who you are.

If circumstances don't dictate your life, what does? What dictates your life?
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