Did you ever have one of those days that you wish just would have never happened? I am talking about the kind of day that even the slightest noise annoys you and makes you snap just like that? Well, that was today...I started out with such an accomplished morning. I swept, mopped, cleaned bathrooms, folded mounds and mounds of laundry, not exaggerating here, pack a little for the our upcoming trip, and managed to get a shower! If anyone would have observed me they would have put me in the running for mom of the year! But you know what happens when you thing YOU have it all together? BOOM! POW! KER PLUNK!! Everything goes wrong!! And I mean everything!!! I will not go into the lengthy details, but it was bad!
This is why I am so thankful for Holy Spirit. He quickly shows me how blessed I am, reveals my iniquities, and reminds me of my hope in Christ.
As I scooped up a sleeping 6 year old Caleb in my arms to take to bed, I just paused there for a minute and embraced the peace that he gave me at that moment. This is who I am in my Fathers arms. When I have a bad day and feel like I have said all the wrong things to my children or was truly a bad example to them. Or for that matter anyone who came in contact with me that day. I can remember that as quickly as I repent He scoops me up into His arms and whispers peace and this promise into my ear.
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12
I pray that I don't ever try to have it all together or give the appearance that I do because I can't and I never will in this life. But He promises me that I am being made into the likeness of Him and for that I am thankful. I have a hope even though I might forget for a time. Glory to His name Alone!
So very true!! I shudder to think of who I would be without Him! Thanks for being open and transparent...that's when He is able to really shine!
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