I’m really fighting it this morning.
Dissatisfaction is rearing its ugly head.
I am not happy this Monday morning,
because my eyes are focused on the lacking.
The rips in the fabric of life…
nothing is good enough.
Frustration sets in.
I see the dirt and crumbs on the floor.
I’m tired of seeing junk laying all over the place.
I snap at my son, doing his algebra.
I grump because my daughter does not get out of bed on time.
I need to clean off my office desk.
The laundry basket is overflowing.
And I am in a mood.
I want to be better.
But, I can’t.
Or I won’t.
Whatever it is…it’s ugly.
God, help me to focus on You.
Breathe.
Get perspective.
“Rejoice in the Lord always“ Philippians 4:4
Always…not just when I “feel” like it.
Left to my own devices, I might not feel like it on most days.
It’s a discipline.
It’s in the discipline that I can glimpse the glory.
Even on not so great days.
I can’t grumble and gripe when I’m thanking Him.
“Open the eyes of my heart, Lord.
Open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You. I want to see You.”
Yes, Lord.
Open the eyes of my heart.
I do want to see You.
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*enough milk in the fridge for breakfast
*children that are healthy
*a warm house while the cold winter wind is howling
*my husband’s job
*getting things in order
*an email from a friend
*cinnamon rolls for breakfast
*having a working washer and dryer in the house
*a better attitude
There are always things to be thankful for…I just needed
to open my eyes.
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