I love spicy chai tea and have been on the lookout for a robust version in the various tea aisles I come across. The only chai that is remotely close to what I enjoy is the one served at the chain coffee shop with the green mermaid logo. Not a mental breakdown situation, but an ongoing obsession until the Angry Chicken blogger posted this recipe! Simple, and almost there. I might not put as much cinnamon in or maybe heat up the condensed milk with cinnamon sticks so the grit is not there. But such a comfort when added to a strong brew of black tea! p.s DO NOT add to coffee....blech :P
So with my tea drinking comes mentoring moments with my BGPs (x2). These are usually just our typical chatty times in the evening to recap our day and discuss any frustrations and challenges we may have come across. In certain circumstances, I have so much relevant experience, I share my perspective wrapped, soaked and dripping with Biblical support and reference. The source of my sanity, and any good attitude and actions comes from the relationship with a Saviour who loves deeper than I can dare Him to, and the Promises that He gives in His Word, the Bible. Often times some profound wisdom will pour forth from my mouth and as the words are pouring out, my mind is in awe at what is being said. The mentoring moment is for both of us and adjustments start happening in the depths of my very being to apply the wisdom to my life. One night last week was one such moment. There was frustration and anger about how my dear friend was deceived. The revelation of how this dear friend is truly perceived was so hurtful and damaging, a lot of anger came bubbling up. This dear friend was having difficulty grieving the loss of the perceived relationship and as we were talking about it, the Holy Spirit of Wisdom poured out...."Anger is an emotion that is Holy. We were created in the image of Yahweh and He holds all the same emotions we do....only to a degree that we cannot fathom. Our emotions are a clue to what is going on in our lives. Anger is the clue to some kind of imbalance and is the catalyst for change...change with the circumstances or with ourselves". Ephesians 4:26 says to "Be angry and sin not". What does that mean? We can be angry, but how we choose to view and handle our anger determines if we have sinned or not. How profound and freeing to know that it is OKAY to feel angry, we just have to keep the mind of Christ and seek His counsel for the change that needs to happen with this feeling. Lord, change the circumstance and remove it or me. Lord, show me where my anger is misplaced and give me the ability to forgive, and walk in Your agape love for this circumstance. Show me what to do. This is just one of an infinite amount of revelations for anger, but this one fit just right for my dear friend's circumstances; and it blessed me in the process of being a shoulder to cry on.
Blessings!
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