It was that kindof day.
The kind where there's something wrong with everyone else.
The baby who woke me up 3 times during the night.
Grumbling each time, I dragged myself out of bed.
The neighbor who didn't care about their overflowing trash blowing into my yard.
I picked it up and threw it back.
The taxi driver who cut me off on the way to work.
I yelled at him through the closed entrapment of my car even though no one could hear.
The officer who said she "had to write up a ticket anyway."
I mumbled something disrespectful under my breath.
My co-worker who was complaining about all of her problems.
I didn't have time to listen.
My boss said funding might be cut in half for next year.
I'm tempted to only do my job half-way.
My husband who wanted to unload all his stress.
He felt better. Now what about me?
My kid who didn't like the supper I made.
"Eat it or go to bed," I said.
Did I actually say and do those things? Wow. Writing it down is pretty ugly. I did not want to be the hands and feet of Christ. What perfect opportunities to point others to God. But, my heart is dirty. But ya know, on days like this, I'm reminded that God's grace IS enough. His grace is for me too.
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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I love you "Stinky Face"
mom
i just read this qoute and you seemed to live it today - hope tommorows better-
Confucius:
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
triish
Such sound and true words. God's grace is sufficient to do the things He's called us to do, including the basics like being kind to our neighbors and giving more of ourselves when we don't think there's any more to give. Praising God with you!
You have perfectly described my day today, LOL! The good news is that days like this bring me to the feet of my Master and keep me there. BTW, love your hair!
Oh, this brought tears to my eyes, because this describes me most days, really and truly. Why is it so hard to just have joy and self-control in the hard, everyday of life?
I am like that on the days I didn't get my coffee. Haa!
No... I hear ya. There's no excuses for our grumbling and complaining hearts. "Do all things without complaining or arguing." (Phil. 2:14) As I remind my son of that Bible verse, I am also reminding myself of it daily.
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