I have to laugh at myself sometimes. Too often, I allow myself to get stuck thinking that things are a lot about me. I get overwhelmed when my schedule doesn't fall into place the way I had planned. Lately, this has mostly been true in relation to my time at home. If I am not home, I am wishing I was and thinking of how quickly I can get there and how to juggle the events of the day to reach my goal faster. When in reality, being in different places is often exactly where God wants me.
One of the first things I do when I get to work is read "My Utmost for His Highest" online. Today it brought me to my knees...
"Never protest by saying, “If only I were somewhere else!” All of God’s people are ordinary people who have been made extraordinary by the purpose He has given them. Unless we have the right purpose intellectually in our minds and lovingly in our hearts, we will very quickly be diverted from being useful to God. We are not workers for God by choice..." Feel free to check it out online here...http://utmost.org/
Needless to say, I was quickly humbled and forced to accept that my plans are not always God's plans. How often do I need to be reminded before I just simply know it as truth? I was thankful for the reminder today.
I was also thankful for a few extra minutes at home tonight. Mike is taking a tax course, so I will be leaving work early a few nights a week. It is amazing what a difference 30 minutes can make. Here is homework time tonight...
Samantha Grace is the moderator! Mike has ALWAYS been a good reminder to me that everything is about our perspective. I am trying to be intentional about my perspective...and it is NOT about me!
2 comments:
Don't ya hate being God-smacked?? Oh, if we only didn't need it so often, lol.
Samantha is looking beautiful.
Hugs to all of you!
yes...I remember you. :)
thanks for what you said...I agree...and needed the affirmation.
here's to damaged and changing the world!
:)
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