Not one of my stellar days! I don't like it when I let frustration, stress, etc. get the best of me & allow complaining, negativity and inconsiderate selfishness to overtake me. Then those closest to me get the ugly side of me. I am so exhausted and overwhelmed- there seems to be a lot to do and I'm not doing very well at prioritizing and getting done the important things like studying God's word, praying, spending time with people I love, building up & encouraging others.
But I am so thankful that I hear the sounds of a happy child playing in the bath tub with her Daddy. I am so thankful despite my failings that I am forgiven and have a Savior. I am so thankful that tomorrow is a new day. I am so thankful that I have a wonderful husband that is committed and loves me despite these days when I treat him so poorly.
So may the darkness of this day fade with the night and may the morning bring another chance to start all over again and live differently in the light.
Dawn I have to say that reading this was actually so encouraging to me! Even now at this point in my life I have so many of those days that are just frustrating and I get overwhelmed! And sadly many times my family gets the backlash of that selfish ungodly attitude! But I also praise and thank God for the wonderful husband he has given me!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel like I'm the worst mom and wife and I wonder how my other mom friends are much better than I am since they don't loose it and can keep it all together! But just reading your blog has made me realize that I'm not the only one that goes through those moments and looses it sometimes! So thank you for sharing, it was a blessing to me! You're not alone :)
Must be something about preparing for Christmas! I have had a dose of it myself the last couple of weeks on and off. Some of which I feel justified in my feelings but when I bring it to God, it seems so trivial and just not worth my stress. You are anything but the worst wife and mother, God has you in your place as the best wife and mother even if you don't always feel that way.
ReplyDeleteI too was encouraged by your post, it made me realize I am not alone and neither are you :) Hang in there! Tomorrow is just another yesterday as I think it says in Craig Ferguson's opening credits (or something like that!). Hugs xx
No way! Everyone gets overwhelmed. Give yourself a time out. Sounds like you did. Getting back to what's really nice in your life. Sights and sounds like that are memory polaroids that help us when we get that way.
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