Not Being Feeling Very Barnabette
If you're wondering about the title, refer to the earlier post "What's In a Name?"
I hope I'm not alone in having one of those moments (hours, days, weeks...) when I feel like I've blown it. I mean, in every area of life-responsibility God has given me, I have just made a mess of things: as a mom, as a teacher, as a wife, as a woman...the list could go on, but why bother. My impatience, anger, words, actions--none of them have been in the "What Would Jesus Do" category!
The "stuff" of life has really gotten me down today. So, I'm sorry this post is such a downer. You can pray for me. I know this "funk" won't last. It sure is a bummer while it continues, though.
Maybe you can give me some sage bits of advice on how to go on from here.
I hope I'm not alone in having one of those moments (hours, days, weeks...) when I feel like I've blown it. I mean, in every area of life-responsibility God has given me, I have just made a mess of things: as a mom, as a teacher, as a wife, as a woman...the list could go on, but why bother. My impatience, anger, words, actions--none of them have been in the "What Would Jesus Do" category!
The "stuff" of life has really gotten me down today. So, I'm sorry this post is such a downer. You can pray for me. I know this "funk" won't last. It sure is a bummer while it continues, though.
Maybe you can give me some sage bits of advice on how to go on from here.
Comments
And I am 100% sure God loves you, and knows how hard you try. We don't get mad at our kids when they try their best and don't succeed, do we? Just so, God doesn't get mad at us when we do our best but cant get it 'right' it's in our nature.
I've lifted you up in prayer.
I hope you can find a moment to rest in His shadow and allow Him to give you comfort and peace.
Laurie
Do remember that God forgives everything and there's no need to worry about it after its been absolved. [Not that there's ever a need to worry, but you know what I mean.]
You are more of a blessing than you will ever realize.
Love you,
Keith
Thank you for stopping by. Your blog really ministered to my heart today. Thank you for your kind words of advice and your prayers.
Hidden One,
Thanks for praying for me, too. And for reminding me of the truth!
Keith,
I am always honored to be your wife. Thank you for your unending love of me. I am blessed above all women to have you for my husband!
I am always honored to be your wife. Thank you for your unending love of me. I am blessed above all women to have you for my husband!
Oh, my goodness - you've made tears well up in my eyes!
After raising 6 kids, the youngest being 24, I can honestly say I've messed up plenty of times. Would I like to change those times. Of course. But that would be for my benefit. God used all my mistakes to grow strength in me and my kids. It's because they saw his Grace in action, they now stand strong in his faithfulness during hard times. Please, allow that same grace to cover you like a warm blanket on a cold night. Even use the corners of it to wipe your tears. Then throw it off and walk, once again in faith.
Thank you for all your encouragement and prayer for Jim and my family.
Sue Maley