Notes have
been sent home saying our child needs to focus. I laugh because that is a
struggle at home too. Every day we must teach over and over things like
brushing hair, putting away clothes, making a bed, and how to shower. Some
nights I want to shout, “Don’t you get it yet; rinse your hair before you get
out of the shower!” I do not, but I have an irritated demeanor. My look, my nonverbal
communication says it all. I walk away after putting child to bed with a sigh
and then I go focus on my next task
at hand.
Yet tonight
it hits me like a ton of bricks. When I am so irritated with this child for lack
of focusing, I’m doing the same thing…not focusing. What!? Yes, I am not
focusing on an eternal perspective. I am so easily distracted by the cares, concerns,
business, and rushing of my day to even begin to have the eternal viewpoint
always in front of me! The times I do it is amazing. I respond in love and
peace. I shower grace and don’t lose my cool. I feel calm and joyful. Grace.
What a beautiful word!
Yep I need
some of that grace myself! My Lord helps me to keep an eternal perspective at
all times and to respond with grace and love. AMEN
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