This morning I am simply grateful... I'm being taken back to my college days and old memories are kicking in...
The weather is gorgeous (thank you Florida), its sunny with a light breeze and requires a sweatshirt with flip flops- perfect! I went to Panera with Justus and played with him while enjoying a Dr. Pepper. Sadly, it wasn't as great as usual, but that's what I did in college. I would meet with my girls at Einsteins for bagels and a coke while they enjoyed coffee... I miss you ladies.
I got home and played more with Justus. He's so close to crawling ya'll, I'm scared to walk away and possibly miss it :) We were able to facetime with my parents and chat a little before nap time. I feel so temped to get all the items done off my to-do list, but let's be real, one nap is NOT enough time to get it all done. So instead, by the grace of God, I chose to meet with Him instead. I am grateful for that.
I got to spend my morning sitting out on our porch enjoying the weather, listening to country music, eating my breakfast and working through Beth Moore's bible study on James. It was perfect.
This lesson was on teachers. There is a lot of pressure on teachers in God's eyes... he holds them to higher standards for sure. Well, while going through the study she talked about the temptations of teachers- trying to teach on things we don't know enough about. trying to get our agenda or opinions across, and pleasing man more than God. All of those struck me. The first one I was reminded of James 1:19 when we are reminded that we are to be slow to speak and quick to listen... so hard for me. I love talking to people and sometimes (let's be honest, more than often) talk waayyyy to much. I feel like as I begin to think and meditate on that verse how much more my friendships would grow... I want to listen more and learn from those around me. So, here's to enjoying some silence in conversations.
The other one that really got me was from Galations 1:10 "If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ." Lord, help me! I definitely struggle with the desire to please people. It's so hard. I think part of me really thinks that I can fix all things and that somehow I am the cause of why people feel the way they do. Now, sometimes yes, I mess up and hurt people and need to ask for their forgiveness, but sometimes I need to understand that it's not my fault. I pray that my heart would be one that looks to please Jesus, and Him alone, not man. I'm sure this will be something I strive for daily, the rest of my life. Beth Moore made a great point that really resonated with me... she said, "IF you can get people pleased, you CAN'T keep people pleased." SO TRUE. This doesn't mean that I don't want to serve others and make people happy, but pleasing people cannot be my agenda above serving God. Does anyone else struggle with this desire? Where have you seen growth and what have you worked on changing?
Today, in the midst of reminiscing about college and being captured in the beauty of nature, I'm choosing to find joy in the simple things and to be grateful. My to-do list may be growing daily, but today I will focus on the most important things... time with Jesus, time with my baby, and maybe checking off one or two things off my list. I will choose to take it one thing at a time and fighting the overwhelming feeling that often gets me when I look at the big picture and realize there just isn't enough hours in a day...
Happy Tuesday, ya'll! What are you grateful for today?
The weather is gorgeous (thank you Florida), its sunny with a light breeze and requires a sweatshirt with flip flops- perfect! I went to Panera with Justus and played with him while enjoying a Dr. Pepper. Sadly, it wasn't as great as usual, but that's what I did in college. I would meet with my girls at Einsteins for bagels and a coke while they enjoyed coffee... I miss you ladies.
I got home and played more with Justus. He's so close to crawling ya'll, I'm scared to walk away and possibly miss it :) We were able to facetime with my parents and chat a little before nap time. I feel so temped to get all the items done off my to-do list, but let's be real, one nap is NOT enough time to get it all done. So instead, by the grace of God, I chose to meet with Him instead. I am grateful for that.
I got to spend my morning sitting out on our porch enjoying the weather, listening to country music, eating my breakfast and working through Beth Moore's bible study on James. It was perfect.
This lesson was on teachers. There is a lot of pressure on teachers in God's eyes... he holds them to higher standards for sure. Well, while going through the study she talked about the temptations of teachers- trying to teach on things we don't know enough about. trying to get our agenda or opinions across, and pleasing man more than God. All of those struck me. The first one I was reminded of James 1:19 when we are reminded that we are to be slow to speak and quick to listen... so hard for me. I love talking to people and sometimes (let's be honest, more than often) talk waayyyy to much. I feel like as I begin to think and meditate on that verse how much more my friendships would grow... I want to listen more and learn from those around me. So, here's to enjoying some silence in conversations.
The other one that really got me was from Galations 1:10 "If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ." Lord, help me! I definitely struggle with the desire to please people. It's so hard. I think part of me really thinks that I can fix all things and that somehow I am the cause of why people feel the way they do. Now, sometimes yes, I mess up and hurt people and need to ask for their forgiveness, but sometimes I need to understand that it's not my fault. I pray that my heart would be one that looks to please Jesus, and Him alone, not man. I'm sure this will be something I strive for daily, the rest of my life. Beth Moore made a great point that really resonated with me... she said, "IF you can get people pleased, you CAN'T keep people pleased." SO TRUE. This doesn't mean that I don't want to serve others and make people happy, but pleasing people cannot be my agenda above serving God. Does anyone else struggle with this desire? Where have you seen growth and what have you worked on changing?
Today, in the midst of reminiscing about college and being captured in the beauty of nature, I'm choosing to find joy in the simple things and to be grateful. My to-do list may be growing daily, but today I will focus on the most important things... time with Jesus, time with my baby, and maybe checking off one or two things off my list. I will choose to take it one thing at a time and fighting the overwhelming feeling that often gets me when I look at the big picture and realize there just isn't enough hours in a day...
Happy Tuesday, ya'll! What are you grateful for today?
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