Today it has been a rather frustrating day; mainly my frustration has been towards my two kids, ages 5 and 3. Most days are sweet, but other days not so.
And I couldn't help but feel that Christ views us in the same manner; He too gets frustrated with me as I do with Hannah and Jesse. I don't know how God does it; looks at us all over the world, like tiny ants, and tries to warn us from corruption or wrong decisions, or waits patiently for us to answer His knock on our hearts, or just simply the extremelly lost and broken souls that don't know they need Him......I would think that would be frustrating for Him, but I also know that His love is patient and powerful, giving us borrowed time to reach those in need; somehow, someway. I just hope I can make that difference for Him, through Him.
Sounds like a tough day but you were aware of it, painfully so.
ReplyDeleteAnd self awareness of our shortcomings is the first step to moving closer to being like our Lord.
Don't you just hate it when you are irritated with your own kids? I teach about 100 kids each day, grades 7-12 and believe me, I have irritated days!!! I also get irritated when I get home, so I can relate. Tomorrow is a new day. Smile! Love, Carol
ReplyDeleteI made a conscious effort when my two kids were born never to get mad at them. Didn't last. Two fallen parents cannot raise two fallen kids without getting a little emotional from time to time, right?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Carol. Tomorrow's a new day. Go give 'em a hug and a kiss, and all will be well.
Oh, readers, please don't get me wrong; my post wasn't a major frustration against my kids. It really wasn't even about my kids. (They know I love them dearly.) My post was just a comparision of what God was showing me as I dealt with my own feelings and emotions about the day's events. My post wasn't intented to vent, but rather to recognize how Christ probably views us in the same manner; as 'Why did or are you doing that when He told us to do this?' kind of thing. It was more about God's awesome revelation to me as He, once again, whisphered gently in my ear.
ReplyDeleteBut yes, all your words of wisdom or correct and I did definately give them a hug, kiss, and cuddle when I prayed with them at bedtime. Thank you kindly though for being real and able to relate. I appreciate your realness (more than anything else), support, and love.
I'd love to have a dollar for everytime I get frustrated with my family. Throw in the times I get made at the extended family and I'll host a BBQ that would bankrupt Memphis!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, we're pulling for you.
I agree, I believe God placed children as part of our lives to teach us about how He sees us. As far as kiddos, these are precious times as you mention, albeit frustrating. I needlepointed a sampler when my daughter was born that has her handprints at the bottom. It reads:
ReplyDeleteSometimes you get discouraged
because I am so small
and always leave my fingerprints
on furniture and walls.
But everyday I'm growing,
I'll be grown up someday.
And all those little handprints
will surely fade away.
So here's my final handprint
just for you to recall
exactly how my fingers looked
when I was very small.