I have had good moments and bad moments this week with my reactions, serving and going the extra mile. Serving is kind of a way of life for me right now because I am the mother of two very young children who cannot yet do a whole lot for themselves. But I find I'm doing a little better at serving with grace as opposed to serving with a bad attitude. I'm starting to enjoy serving more (sometimes), so I know that God is definitely making changes to my heart.
I'm starting to do better with the extra mile too, though I admit I don't think about it as often as I should. I know God is working here too because he reminds me of little things sometimes. I like to think that it was God who made me think to turn my husband's white t-shirts right-side out when folding them. Now, you should know that I used to have a strict policy of not doing this and it is kind of a pet peeve of mine. It seems silly now, but my theory was that if he was going to put them in the laundry that way he should have to turn them himself. I was actually a little peeved at God for this thought because I don't really like folding these t-shirts and I like turning them even less! (I know you all think I'm crazy now but don't we all have a little thing like this?) Anyway, I did it grudgingly and felt a little better afterwards. I don't think my husband even noticed but I felt like I served him a little better than before.
As for reactions, today has not been the best day. Am I the only one whose children like to push my buttons and know exactly which buttons to push at any given time? Well, that was my morning. And I reacted with yelling and threats (naughty spot, leaving without them, etc.). Not good and not loving. I did apologize afterwards but I clearly have more work to do on that one. I am positive I will be provided many more opportunities to practice!
How have you all been doing? Is anyone trying something new or different? Please share!
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Still trying to show this love everyday to my family and the people around me. Each day I see things that I could/should have done differently. The end of last week was again very trying for me. And you know, I've been there before, hundreds of times--but I think it's different now because I am more aware of what I really should be doing and more aware of when I don't hit the mark. But I know and have really felt that there is no condemnation in Jesus. He shows me His grace and mercy everyday especially when I fail. But then I am picked up, brushed off, and sent out to do His work again. What an amazing (and loving!) God.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! One of the biggest things that God gives us when we start to put forth this kind of effort is the ability to see how we can be more loving to others. This must be what God means, at least in part, when He says he will help us along. That awareness is key!
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