This is my favorite park in Dayton.
This was not my favorite day in Dayton.
This was not my favorite day in Dayton.
It was a day when I so badly wanted [and tried] to reflect Christ in my parenting/child training, but ended up feeling so angry, exhausted & defeated. I fear [being such a mess] I'll inevitably mess them up.
Grace.
But then God...peered in between the falling [failing] me,
and so gently, through my husband, lovingly restored my hope.
Same picture. Two views.
I was thinking very short term. God is thinking very long term. I easily feel guilty or find it hard to be tough sometimes as a woman mom.
I find it's easy to quit, give in, let them do whatever they want, but Love never fails. And I do, I love them, I desire more than anything that they would know that Love & keep it.
Training them now: to love each other, be respectful, & listen [and realize that the world doesn't revolve around them]...is my job. Some days, like today, were so hard, but I know that it will be so beneficial one day when they step out...on their own...to make their own decisions.
Today Nation was thinking...Should I go in? Or should I stay out?
Praying my loving efforts [and yours] towards our kids help them make this decision wisely for the rest of their lives.
I'm thankful that even though I'm a mess at times, He never is.
I love the photos! Proud of you for doing it even when it's tough. It's definitely worth it. We all have those days!
ReplyDeleteI could SO relate to this statement: "It was a day when I so badly wanted [and tried] to reflect Christ in my parenting/child training, but ended up feeling so angry, exhausted & defeated. I fear [being such a mess] I'll inevitably mess them up." that's something I struggle with DAILY. but you are so right. Grace covers it all.
ReplyDeleteHope you are loving Dayton. If you are ever an hour or so away in Mansfield try to find Redwood Rd. That's where I grew up. Cutest little town in all of Ohio. :)
So thankful too that He holds us together...and He loves us despite the mess we are.
I love this post. You did a great job posting the pics to clearly reflect what you were saying. I have been going through a difficult situation with something, and a friend told me just this week that the situation is just a bleep in the span of our life. I think you did a great job helping me see the deeper meaning through your photography that (though I understand previously) drove the point home. Thanks for sharing! It's funny how we're learning the same thing this week :) Hope today is much better for you!
ReplyDeleteY'alls words bless me so! Love you precious mommies! Happy to share life with all of you.
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