A Moment of Grace.
At least for me this week.
I am not sure why.
And I don't really want this to be a whiny post.
Writing here, is like thinking out loud. Except, maybe putting my inside thoughts here will help me figure out exactly what my inside thoughts are. Maybe.
Lent seems to be difficult already. Two days in!
Gonna be a long season.
And the more I think about this, the more - pleased isn't the right word - but not unhappy am I. I think I need to have these struggles within the season of Lent to make sure I am reminded that this is not all about me (and a very selfish person I can be.)
And the more I think about this, the more - pleased isn't the right word - but not unhappy am I. I think I need to have these struggles within the season of Lent to make sure I am reminded that this is not all about me (and a very selfish person I can be.)
And I really wanted to find a moment of grace for me this week.
Last week was easy.
This week, not so much.
Last week was easy.
This week, not so much.
And then I cleaned my kitchen, mostly. And I found a tablecloth my brother-in-law and his wife gave me as a housewarming gift when we moved into this house 10 years ago Good Friday:
A very large, pretty reminder that life is not all about me.
Very cool Grace.
And a very great reminder that I need to look for grace all the time, just not on Friday afternoons.
Yeah, sometimes God still has to use a 2x4 to get my attention.
Off to see more Moments.
Hi Julie
ReplyDeletethank you for very kind words.
I have no idea where my SIL found the tablecloth. I am thinking somewhere in NJ since that is where they live.
Blessings
Karen
Ah Karen, I think you are too hard on yourself... at least you are aware of any selfish tendencies (don't we all have them???!!) and look for "grace" in dealing with them when they arise. You are sweet and kind and lovely... and how can I tell?? Well! You have smiley eyes, and that is always a lovely sign of a good, GOOD heart XXX
ReplyDeleteah Emily - you are too sweet - you sure you don't want to come over to my side of the pond?
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