*sigh* Another Monday morning of MUCH discipline with Gabe.
I slept in and did not start out my day in the Word....and so of course....things were
worse than they could have been. All because Mommy didn't make wise choices.
Eventually lunch time came and things went better. Naptime came and I was changing
his diaper and getting ready to stick him in bed and he said, "Mommy rock?"
He only says this phrase when 1) He's not feeling well 2) He needs extra lovin'
So, I sat down on the floor and took the time to look in his eyes, sing about Jesus,
hold him close, tickle him and make him laugh, and reassure him of my love for him.
There was not a peep or tantrum out of him......he went right to bed and gave me big smiles.
I sat down after all was quiet and randomly opened to Proverbs 29. Verses 15-17:
"The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
When the wicked are mulitplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul."
*sigh* One of these days I will NOT yell at my children and lose my patience. And one of these
days I will learn to wake up EVERY SINGLE day and fill up in the Word before the day starts.
I was running around trying to get laundry done, all the dips, bread, and cake made for my Tastefully Simple party tonite, kitchen cleaned up, floor scrubbed and still was hoping for a quiet time with coffee, pumpkin cake, and talking to Jesus. I had just got done with all that and Ellie started crying. I asked God for just 1 hour of quiet time more so that I could sit and relax. I know I didn't deserve it after slacking with my quiet time this morning. But God was faithful...once again. Ellie went back to sleep and here I still sit an hour later, to the sound of a quiet house. *sigh* God is so so so good and I feel so very loved.
Thank You Father, for still meeting me even when I didn't meet with You first thing today.
Thank You for Your love that forgives me when I fail and mess up. And thank You for this gift of a son, Gabriel Paul. I am humbled that You have entrusted him to our care. I pray we would raise him up to be a mighty warrior for Your kingdom......him and Ellie both. And thank You too, for the quiet time this afternoon....it was a much needed blessing! I love You Father! Amen.
2 comments:
We had a Monday here yesterday too! It seemed to be one of those days where each time I spoke to Tug I was correcting and asking him to stop whatever it was he was doing. Those are long days, but be encouraged (as it seems you were) God gives so much grace. And all I can say to that one is "Thank you Jesus!"
I had a similar day with Noah yesterday. Thanks for sharing the verses...I needed to hear them. One day we'll get it right...probably about the time our kid's make us grandparents. Thankfully, there's grace...for both us and our kids.
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