Today I am thankful for: my sweet children, new medication (praying I sleep well!), the early-afternoon nap I got, loving friends, good health insurance
HOW/WHO Prayer: God blessed me today by softening my heart towards my kiddos when I very easily could have become so disgruntled. There has been no complaining or arguing all evening! I showed love to them by very gladly giving them "best behavior" tickets when Madi, especially, had NOT earned a ticket all day. God's ways were so subtle today! But He knew just what I needed. :o)
I always want to make things so hard. Boy, am I stubborn! This morning I truly prayed for the Lord to remove my anxiety and strengthen me to be obedient in showing love to someone. As I sat and reflected on my day tonight, horror struck when I realized God hadn't pointed out (with lightening bolts) this special individual to love. I had not obeyed! Yet immediately peace flowed through me as my eyes were opened to the fact that God had very quietly whispered to me to love on my babies with extra grace and blessing "just because." I obeyed! Our evening could have been so different and quite a trial, but He very gently softened my heart and gave us a peaceful time. I, in turn, loved my kiddos in a special way--MY KIDS!! He is so graciously easing me into making intentional choices to share His love with others. This journey is going to be AMAZING!
HOW/WHO Prayer: God blessed me today by softening my heart towards my kiddos when I very easily could have become so disgruntled. There has been no complaining or arguing all evening! I showed love to them by very gladly giving them "best behavior" tickets when Madi, especially, had NOT earned a ticket all day. God's ways were so subtle today! But He knew just what I needed. :o)
I always want to make things so hard. Boy, am I stubborn! This morning I truly prayed for the Lord to remove my anxiety and strengthen me to be obedient in showing love to someone. As I sat and reflected on my day tonight, horror struck when I realized God hadn't pointed out (with lightening bolts) this special individual to love. I had not obeyed! Yet immediately peace flowed through me as my eyes were opened to the fact that God had very quietly whispered to me to love on my babies with extra grace and blessing "just because." I obeyed! Our evening could have been so different and quite a trial, but He very gently softened my heart and gave us a peaceful time. I, in turn, loved my kiddos in a special way--MY KIDS!! He is so graciously easing me into making intentional choices to share His love with others. This journey is going to be AMAZING!
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