Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Do my expectations line up with God's expectations?

Wow!  Today was a doozy!  I'm not sleeping that great.  I walked out to 5 degrees and another dusting of snow on the ground.  I didn't drink my coffee yet...because I'm scared to...my stomach is off and I am praying/hoping/wishing that I am not getting the nasty crud going around.  The heat in our classroom isn't working right...so we are cold.  The kiddos, that we get to send home every day, are out of control and just plain naughty.  I'm drained by the time we get home and to have to think about dinner and helping with homework...it almost too much to bear.  We all are wishing and hoping for spring to get here...now!   And then this little tune filters through my tired brain...with a little voice that tries to counter the melody...so I sing a little louder...

"I want to be faithful.  I want to be true.  I want to be faithful in all that I do.  I want to be faithful through every test.  I want to be faithful, I'll give Him my best!"  
How have you been doing the last few days?  Has God given you songs to keep your mind focused?  I've been singing hymns, choruses, choir pieces, Patch the Pirate, and others. As for this week's lesson...I got that down pat!  I'm a mother, of course, I am a servant!  Ah...but do I serve with a sweet spirit?!  Every hour...of every day...in every way.  The way I serve in my home demonstrates the attitude of my heart.  Do I keep the Proverbs 31 woman and the Titus 2 woman as my example?  Am I careful or am I sloppy with God's expectations for my role as wife and mother?  God tells me everything I do should been done decently and in order (I Cor. 14:40). If I am orderly at home, I will be a more effective servant in every opportunity that God brings my way...and it won't matter what task He leads me to see and do!

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