Thoughts...
OK, I remember when I started this blog I promised I would try to make it as honest as possible and not an "it's all roses" kind of blog. That is really hard to do! It is easy to share funny or exciting or sweet moments but what about the hard things of REAL LIFE? So, here are some struggles I have been having, some not so great but honest moments in the life of ... me...
Why is is so hard to think on the excellent and praiseworthy things about my husband? I find myself constantly struggling with thoughts less than excellent or praiseworthy about him which leads me to fear and frustration which leads my attitude to be way less than loving or honoring...
Why is it so hard to eat right when I know my life as well as the health of our new little one is at stake? I thought by now I would be "done" with this struggle in life but no, it is still hanging around...
Why is it so hard to just DO the things I know I should be; and in fact want to be; doing? Whether this involves eating healthy, quiet times, prayer times, speaking in love to my family, serving others, whatever.... (gee, that complaint sounds familiar) Why is it so hard to actually DO them?
Can't I ever just "arrive"? Somewhere, anywhere? :)
Why is is so hard to think on the excellent and praiseworthy things about my husband? I find myself constantly struggling with thoughts less than excellent or praiseworthy about him which leads me to fear and frustration which leads my attitude to be way less than loving or honoring...
Why is it so hard to eat right when I know my life as well as the health of our new little one is at stake? I thought by now I would be "done" with this struggle in life but no, it is still hanging around...
Why is it so hard to just DO the things I know I should be; and in fact want to be; doing? Whether this involves eating healthy, quiet times, prayer times, speaking in love to my family, serving others, whatever.... (gee, that complaint sounds familiar) Why is it so hard to actually DO them?
Can't I ever just "arrive"? Somewhere, anywhere? :)
Labels: Annette
posted by As For Me and My House | 5:32 PM
4 Comments:
Amen, Sister!! I hear you on this one! I sometimes think I need to grow up just as much as my kids do. :-)
Oh man girl! I completely struggle with dwelling on my hubby's faults rather than his qualities! I don't know why I do this either!! It just makes me more miserable!!!
Actually, I was really struggling with this the other day and (no joke) I immediately thought, "I just wish I could be more like Annette in the way I deal with my husband!" I have just always seen such a gentleness and compassionate way that you relate to Ryan and your kiddos that I just love! So please know that even though you might struggle (as we all do), that your servanthood and desire to be a godly wife and mother shine brighter than your struggles ;)
love you girl!!
hi
Ok, sorry, that last comment was just a test. I can never remember my password and name, so before I left a lengthy message, I wanted to make sure I had it right!
I love all of your postings, and I read them all the time, but like I said, I can never remember how to log-in, so I forego the comment part!
I LOVE YOU!
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