I told my husband over the weekend that I am ready for a time when the words "tired, stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed, angry" do not describe my general frame of mind. And, I know it's a season of life, but even so I want these words: "joyful, thankful, at peace, content, enthusiastic, energetic" to be my descriptors.
I was struck with the thought that God is doing a work in me. Instead of fighting against & feeling guilty for having the negative emotions, can I learn something through them? And then the other thought was (as hard as it is), sometimes we can't wait for the positive emotions, sometimes we have to choose them.
Today I choose joy.
A friend just shared a saying with us at Bible study the other night. She said, "Do the behavior and the feelings will catch up". I don't know, maybe making yourself smile more will bring about those feelings. I need to take my own advice! Hope you're getting a lot done during nap time:-).
ReplyDeleteNice!Blessings to you today!
ReplyDeleteSooooo needed to read that. Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteThis was just perfect for me today. I am battling discouragment and frustration, as well...and truth be told, I battle them often. You are so not alone.
ReplyDeleteI visited here: http://allthingshendrick.blogspot.com/2010/10/markers-make-mommy-maniac.html
today and really enjoyed it. It was good for some laughs and encouragment. Her blog isn't usually the lighthearted type but it was really funny & cute today. I thought you might enjoy it like I did.
Hope you get lots done at naptime, today!