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I wake up this beautiful morning in a strange bed. Crawling out of bed, I head to the living room to write. My mind is swirling with ideas and I cannot get past the fact that this long awaited vacation is half-over.
The sheet covered couch greets me as I attempt to connect to the internet. The kids had beat me to it and messed up the connection to the wall playing with the “old-school” phone days prior. Now I sit near the window tipping my laptop to and fro to get the weak signal from the clubhouse.
My nerves are fried and I’m annoyed.
A morning that should begin with praise to God turning to frustration with my daughter as she won’t get dressed. ”Mommy needs to work.” I spout off as my husband sleeps in. I gulp my decaf to avoid saying things I’d soon regret. The neighbors above us pound and run around. My annoyance builds and I holler down the hall at Paul hoping he will catch the hint.
“Get up puh-lease and take care of the kids!”
Selfish.
That’s what I’ve been this morning. A day that I’ve been blessed with to spend with my family and all I want everyone to tend to my needs and timing. This site is a place I write to share the love of God and I did not show that to my family. Ironic. Yes, I need to be able to have my quiet time, but not at the expense of rudeness to my family.
Guilt.
Shame.
And God reminds me that I cannot sit in this place.
There’s forgiveness and grace.
So, today I ask you to seek God and His Spirit in you to enjoy all that God has given you. The moments that your feelings begin to take over pray for the power of God who raised Jesus from the dead to change your heart.
Where have you found forgiveness or grace this week?
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I'm Virginia & so glad you're here! You'll find me writing about my not-so-perfect journey with my faith, family, life and home. Stick around, comment and join the conversations.
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