Attitude Adjustment

Wow it has been quite some time since I posted. My husband and I are starting a sort of devotion/Bible reading blog between the two of us. So, I thought I would start writing on this blog a bit more at the same time. So, here goes :)

Tonight as I was putting the kiddos to bed, the 4 year old was having a meltdown. He was upset because we did not watch the 'Jasmine Movie' (Aladdin). I decided that because it was a 40degree plus sunny day mid February in Wisconsin that we would take advantage of the beautiful weather and go to the park. This meant quiet time (youngest one's nap) in the car. Thus, we did not watch the movie. As a mom, I know that he got a good deal out of the day. He got to go to a park and he got tons of play time with toys, and both of those are better mentally and physically for him than the movie. Yet, when he stopped and thought about what he missed during the day rather than what he got during the day, he was distraught.

How often don't I do the same thing to my Heavenly Father?

I have three beautiful children all healthy and already wonderful little Christians. Yet how often don't I complain about the laundry, dishes, lack of sleep and all the other things that come with the blessing of Children.

I have a wonderful husband who is supportive, forgiving, an amazing father, and strong Christian leader. Yet how often don't I take him for granted, complain that he is gone too much working to provide for our family and bring others God's saving gospel. All too often I am hard on him, let my stress and frustrations out to or at him, and fail to support him in his roles as a husband, father and (soon-to-be) pastor

The list could go on and on, too much laundry to wash, too many dishes to wash, too many veggies to prep, etc..

But, just like, no even better than me with my son, God our Heavenly Father patiently listens to our frustrations and forgives us. He should see us the same way I often see my son about 20 minutes into bedtime or any other tantrum: annoying, foolish, and ungrateful. Yet, through the veil of Christ's blood, God sees us as his Holy and beloved children. Daily He forgives our shortsightedness, ungratefulness and just over all horrible sinfulness. His mercies are new EVERY morning.

I pray that God forgives me for my meltdowns and tantrums. I pray he grants me the patience and wisdom to see the trips to the park rather than the missed movies. I pray that God gives me the patience and love to deal with my children the way He continuously showers love and blessings upon me. And that He continue to keep and direct me on my path towards Heaven.