I’m sitting on our semi-clean slipcovered sofa, and watching Ava stack my tissue tape into a perfectly shaped “cake.” I glance around the living room, noticing one imperfection after another.
The magazines are haphazardly strewn, the throw pillows on the floor, there are stains on the rug.
Grayson just pinched Ava, and in turn she literally head-butted him.
I’m checking off the mental to-do list, and the “not quite complete” is greatly outweighing the “complete.”
Do I see a pile of wet paper towels in the floor?
I’m sick today, still recovering from the stomach plague bug that struck me at Haven, so I’m a little bummed we might not get to worship today with friends.
I am looking forward to doing our own church here with the kids. I do love sharing that quiet, uninterrupted study with my sweet family.
As quickly as I am overcome with doubt, worry, & frustration, a still voice speaks.
Live in the light.
Follow Me.
And from the still voice that is not my own, I am reminded.
Peace is mine again, and the last thing on my mind is the wet paper towels.
I get up off the couch, brush off my waning virus, and get myself dressed, happily donning the ponytail. Worship lifts me up, and Grace is given to me, all that I need, just for today.
Glory to the God who can take the whiny, pity-full, self-absorbed version of me and shove her in the corner. I can’t get enough of knowing I am not enough.
Luckily, for this imperfect gal, He is.
A Blessed Sunday to you and yours…
Just beautiful.
🙂
Kate
Truly beautiful! I need to be reminded of this on a daily bases. My favorite verse is “Be still, for I AM”. Why do I continually forget? Thanks for the reminder.
Irma
Thank you so much. I needed this so very much tonight. Returning home after Haven to a busy life and a “broken” blog. My mind is swirling with everything from the conference. One step at a time… So disappointed I did not get a chance to meet you but I did get to attend your class. Hope younger feeling better.
Take care,
Laura
Beautiful blog post today! Sorry you are sick but these words of wisdom were needed! I’ve been trying to focus on being “Still” and even did a somewhat blog post on it the other day. I hope you feel better soon and I pray that you can definitely rest in His arms! I want to be able to do that every single day!
Thank you so much for this post. I struggle with my faith often and I have been dragged down by my doubting heart recently. Just a few days ago, I decided go back in your archives and read PI from the beginning. Your early blog posts, full of praise, have brought comfort to me, almost as if GOD nudged me to read them at a time when I needed them most. I was thinking, though, how as your blog got bigger, your faith based posts have gotten fewer. (I do not mean, in any way, for that to be negative). I was pleasantly surprised at your post today. As if, again, he knew my heart and what it needed. Thank you for being you, you are a shining light.
Beautifully written and a great reminder!
Love this…..so sweet….so true…..and so “in perspective.” Linda
Thanks for this truth filled post…it spoke to my heart! “Praising God puts everything in perspective.”.
Thank you for bringing glory to my Lord! Glad to be pointed to him today. Bless you and may He continue to give you grace for the steps ahead.
Today has been a particularly tough day. I have felt exhausted beyond words, frustrated to no end, and broken and disheartened. I know that still small voice, but somtimes there are so many other voices that shout so loud, you can’t hear it. My prayer after devotion this morning was that God would make himself heard to my broken spirit amidst all the noise. This afternoon, I just happened to find your blog while searching for something else, and immediately, it spoke to my heart. That little reminder of that still small voice! I know that voice and I just needed to hear it again. Thank you for your words and your gentle reminder. God bless you and thank you, thank you, thank you.
I absolutely loved this…after saying my prayers, I am now getting off my rear and moving, thankful for all that I have..
Beautifully said<3