Humble me Lord.......
Today I have struggled with feelings of anger and frustration when a client was upset with me...were my feelings hurt? Yes...a bit. I wanted to argue and prove a point, defend my actions and the efforts I had made to help a difficult situation.
I prayed...prayed that God would soften my heart. I told myself that it was impossible to make everyone happy.
And then, at one point during the day, it occurred to me that Jesus didn't come to earth to make everyone happy. Not everyone approved of what He said or did.
So what makes me think that I am any different?
Humble me, Lord.....help me to always strive to do your will and be your servant. Help me to remember that it is only YOUR approval that I seek....
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Tender Words
Our girls always say the sweetest things. Unfortunately, our finite minds tend to forget such sweet memories....
these are words that are worthy of print.
Recently, Lydia said "My Dad is beautiful."
The other night, Clara and I were spending some quiet moments before bed. We were talking about her favorite moments of the day. As we were talking, I was combing her wet har. After naming a few fav moments, Clara concluded that "right now" (aka the time with me) was the best moment of the day. This was extra special for me since our morning had been full of rough parenting over cleaning up toys. It had left me exhausted and emotionally spent. However, those few minutes with her at the end of the day and her sweet honesty was the best gift ever!
Another tender moment that comes to mind is from last Christmas. We went to Tennessee, and I always cry A LOT when I leave my mom. My little sister, Mary Grace, who was 3 at the time, was very concerned about my crying. I told her they were happy tears. Mary took her small hands, wiped my tears off my cheeks, and then wiped them on her own cheeks....saying that she wanted my happy tears. Well, the river overflowth at that!
I wish I could soak in every sweet word, every tender look, every radiant smile. Life is so short. I am so thankful that one day I will get to spend eternity basking in all that is good with my Lord and my family.
these are words that are worthy of print.
Recently, Lydia said "My Dad is beautiful."
The other night, Clara and I were spending some quiet moments before bed. We were talking about her favorite moments of the day. As we were talking, I was combing her wet har. After naming a few fav moments, Clara concluded that "right now" (aka the time with me) was the best moment of the day. This was extra special for me since our morning had been full of rough parenting over cleaning up toys. It had left me exhausted and emotionally spent. However, those few minutes with her at the end of the day and her sweet honesty was the best gift ever!
Another tender moment that comes to mind is from last Christmas. We went to Tennessee, and I always cry A LOT when I leave my mom. My little sister, Mary Grace, who was 3 at the time, was very concerned about my crying. I told her they were happy tears. Mary took her small hands, wiped my tears off my cheeks, and then wiped them on her own cheeks....saying that she wanted my happy tears. Well, the river overflowth at that!
I wish I could soak in every sweet word, every tender look, every radiant smile. Life is so short. I am so thankful that one day I will get to spend eternity basking in all that is good with my Lord and my family.
Blog Book
I have recently heard that you can have your blog printed as a book. Wow...what a great idea! I had tried to start small written books for the girls, but a blog book would be really neat! I am going to have to do better at blogging and documenting things.
Today is Canada Day. It has been a nice day at home, and we ventured out to the fairgrounds for some fun.
We are so blessed to live in a country where we can freely worship Jesus! I think of all the places in the world where people do not have this right, and it makes me very sad.
I can hear the fireworks in our neighborhood now, and my sweet family is falling asleep watching Peter Pan.
Off to sweet dream land.....
grits
Today is Canada Day. It has been a nice day at home, and we ventured out to the fairgrounds for some fun.
We are so blessed to live in a country where we can freely worship Jesus! I think of all the places in the world where people do not have this right, and it makes me very sad.
I can hear the fireworks in our neighborhood now, and my sweet family is falling asleep watching Peter Pan.
Off to sweet dream land.....
grits
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