Much frustration comes from putting self interest first. When I pray and feel it in my heart,"Thy will be done," God gifts me with perspective and a softened heart. Instead of harshness or self pity He shows me how to live beyond myself. If only it were easy to do this all of the time. I was cleaning a cabin with my daughter and I took this picture from the window. The trees on this bluff have a beauty I find appealing. They are defined by the wind. It is a raw, natural beauty gleaned from hardship. The winds in life offer me the capacity to elevate my soul to what truly matters. At the end of the day when my toddler sat on her potty unrolling an entire roll of toilet paper (a new privilege) and than trying to tear each into a two square piece leaves me with the choice of my perspective. How and what I say/do or what I don't say/do says everything about who I am inside. At the times when I am rooted in Him and living beyond myself than the choices I make will be beautiful. Sent from my iPhone
I struggle with this too, Ronda. I am reminded often, by a vision or occurrence, but slip back into old ways. Prayer does help. What a beautiful view you have! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree Kim. Prayer does help. I also read my bible. It's all about maintaining a daily connection with Him. Ronda
DeleteYou have a beautiful home. Those toddler years are a joy in retrospect. I miss them! Of course, I've probably forgotten the exhaustion and the cleaning up. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful Sandi. I think of the time with my daughter as my golden years. Thank you for your visit.
DeleteBeautiful thoughts... our human nature is fickle isn't it! Just when we think we've taken care of business in our hearts, a situation pops up to remind us just how human we are! I often look at trees too, and see how the elements have formed and shaped them, a beautiful analogy to our own lives. I know that the toddler years are full of busy times... but then the years pass so quickly... try to remember that these difficult moments are fleeting :) Much love and hugs to you today - I always enjoy your musings!
ReplyDeleteI think what I wrote about has helped much in understanding my own faults and that of others who have wronged me. It has given me a compassionate heart instead of an angry one. I enjoy these toddler years- I love being a mother. Have a beautiful day! Ronda
DeleteTruly a magnificent view!
ReplyDeleteI admit to often being torn in two directions about the me first times we live in. I believe in self care and in believing myself to be a child of the King and as such of great value. But sometimes I have to pull myself up short and ask if I'm needed, truly needed by a loved one. That decision was easier when I had children at home!
Hi Dewena I have yet to learn what you are talking about as my daughter is still very young! Thank you for your comment. Ronda
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