Today I am less than lovely. I wish that I meant physically, but instead I am referring to my attitude and outlook on life!
I whine because of my “cubicle of a house,” yet I have a house to live in.
I feel sorry for myself because I am achy and tired. Causing me to miss the blessings of overall health that I do have!
I often feel depressed or “down” because of the weather and I miss the absolutely gorgeous canvas laid before me.
I am overwhelmed by the laundry, but I should be thankful for the ability to clean the many clothes we have!
I dread figuring out dinner instead of making it a memorable moment for my family giving thanks for the food and opportunity!
Very worst of all I whine, complain about, feel overwhelmed by and (gulp) angry at my beautiful children when I should be living each and every moment on my knees in thanksgiving for 6 healthy and growing sons!
Once again I risk sharing this with others who may not ever experience these things, but I share them as my reality and as something that I am working on. When I was a young mom I didn’t go to God nearly as often as I should and in that regard I sometimes feel I am making up for lost time. I am so extremely thankful that I can go to Him and ask forgiveness and start with a clean slate. I do wish though that my flesh would quit trying so hard to take control . . . things are so much more lovely when I “let go and let God”!
So now I stand in awe that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me unconditionally in spite of my human-ness! And I pray fervently that He would help me to be a better wife, a better mom, to be a light to those around me and most of all I ask Him, “What can I do for you today?” After all, isn’t that what it’s all about? Where is my focus? Once I turn my focus outward and upward, my attitude will always follow!
Does that mean that I won’t ever feel blue, bad-tempered or “fleshy” again? Nope! But thankfully I can simply lay it at His feet and go from there. I hope you feel renewed and encouraged today as you realize the blessings you too are surrounded with. Maybe you’ll even see a few you hadn’t noticed were sitting there!
Thoughts for the journey:
“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son . . . ” 1 John 4:9 & 10
“He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler” Psalm 91:4
“My son, if you receive my words and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline you ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding. Yes, if you cry out for discernment and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.”
“Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.” Matthew 12:35