do you hear me complaining?
Yes, so you know how it is when you make an "agreement with God" about something, and then He tests you right away just to be sure you meant it? That was me today:) I have recently been listening to some teaching by Nancy Leigh DeMoss about complaining. I have been so convicted that I told God that I would strive to not complain, 'cause I was becoming really good at it. I told God that I would say 5 positive things about whatever/whoever I was complaining about when negative words tumbled out of my mouth, as they often, naturally do. So, today I was once again asked to help with spring cleaning. Today's task was scubbing marks off of the walls. Natually, in my sinful, human state, I began to grumble inwardly about this task, hehe. All of the sudden, out of nowhere, a voice sweetly reminded me of my promise to work on my complaining. Wahhh, so I had to think of five positive things. So, here's kinda how my thought proccess, ie. conversation with God went:
1. I'm thankful that I have arms to do this task, (but God, my arms are so tired,) sigh.....sorry...I am thankful.
2. I'm thankful for cleaning supplies that make this task easier.
3. I'm thankful for a mom that taught me that value of elbow grease.
4. ummmmm....can't think of anything. Okay, yeah, I did say 5......ummmm I'm thankful for hair bands to pull my hair out of my face.
5. ummmm.......................................water, yes water...thanks for water, ie. indoor plumbing
I really do have to laugh at myself sometimes 'cause I can be such a baby;) But, I really do think that even God gets a kick out of me sometimes.
The kids finished up their swim lessons today. It was fun to take them, but once again I had to set everyone straight about the fact that I was the nanny, not the mom. The kid's teacher laughed in my face when I told him, but then realized that I wasn't kidding. I'm going to put some pictures of them on here soon, so you can see just how much we all look alike.
I learned this weekend that I'm a terrible frisbee player, but I really didn't think that I was that great before, hehe. I missed not one, but TWO scores. My team managed to win without me, so good job y'all. Someday I'll master ultimate.
That's all for now folks. Have a great week, and be careful what you ask God to convict you of; He does hear you, *wink*
1. I'm thankful that I have arms to do this task, (but God, my arms are so tired,) sigh.....sorry...I am thankful.
2. I'm thankful for cleaning supplies that make this task easier.
3. I'm thankful for a mom that taught me that value of elbow grease.
4. ummmmm....can't think of anything. Okay, yeah, I did say 5......ummmm I'm thankful for hair bands to pull my hair out of my face.
5. ummmm.......................................water, yes water...thanks for water, ie. indoor plumbing
I really do have to laugh at myself sometimes 'cause I can be such a baby;) But, I really do think that even God gets a kick out of me sometimes.
The kids finished up their swim lessons today. It was fun to take them, but once again I had to set everyone straight about the fact that I was the nanny, not the mom. The kid's teacher laughed in my face when I told him, but then realized that I wasn't kidding. I'm going to put some pictures of them on here soon, so you can see just how much we all look alike.
I learned this weekend that I'm a terrible frisbee player, but I really didn't think that I was that great before, hehe. I missed not one, but TWO scores. My team managed to win without me, so good job y'all. Someday I'll master ultimate.
That's all for now folks. Have a great week, and be careful what you ask God to convict you of; He does hear you, *wink*
posted by Pete and Julie at
9:53 PM
2 Comments:
I just love listening to Nancy Leigh DeMoss because she is always so practical and gets right to the heart of the matter. Congratulations on 5 noble reasons to be thankful for cleaning walls! I'll have to keep those in mind. : ) I'm anxious to see the photos of your little red-headed charges.
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Anonymous, at 11:56 PM
Elbow grease is a great blessing to have. Today, Joseph, Jed, and Jeff helped me to clear and clean the slab by our back door. It looks better. That's my reward:)
Love you, Julie.
Mom
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