As I commenced working on this blog, I became a bit overwhelmed at the responsibility that what I write is acceptable and honors my Father in heaven and that it would be encouraging to those who would read it. There are times in my life that have been very difficult and sad, but there have also been years of laughter and fun. A good balance overall. So today I shall claim a moment for confession and humor. I am sure that some if not all of you can relate to what you are fixing to read.
- I’m not perfect
- I am not the best cook around, too much time in the kitchen makes me nervous
- I weigh more than the national average for my height
- I have wrinkles appearing that I can do nothing about, that amount of money is not in my budget
- I have arrived at work wearing two different shoes
- I detest finding an empty toilet tissue tube on the roller and am vocal about it
- I have feelings that occasionally can be wounded
- I don’t like leaving my broken car across town overnight, even in a church parking lot, vocal about that to
- I am a bit prone to injuring the lower limbs of my body… often… some would say I have the gift of clumsiness
- I get upset when cars do not get completely out of my way and into the
turn lane - I do not like to encounter an empty milk or juice carton in the refrigerator. Who does that?
- I am guilty of falling back on “the little white lie” to keep from hurting people
- I have been known to declare that had Adam stepped up to the plate in the garden and took charge of the business delegated to him, which was… “Do not eat the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil”… Just taken that fruit right out of her hand and thrown it down, none of the aforementioned imperfections would exist.
Well, there you have it. I am like any other woman out there. I have a beautifully imperfect life that has experienced a wide range of emotions and events. Among them are love, happiness, pain, anger, jealousy, envy, sorrow, grief, rejection, regret, forgiveness, childbirth, disappointment in myself and others and this list could go on should I allow it to do so. However, time is of the essence.
Before I sign off, there is one matter that I got right, besides marrying the man of my dreams and having wonderful daughters and grandchildren. One night long ago, I heard an old, old story, I researched it and accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. He has walked with me and my imperfections through forty-seven years since that night and he still forgives and loves me! He has probably visited with our Father about me from time to time interceding on my behalf. If such a thing occurs in heaven, he may also have rolled his eyes a few times at my choices. Hey, God created our eyes. If I can roll mine, I just imagine He can roll his as well. Smile today because you are loved!
Scripture for Today:
Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. (NKJV)
Prayer for Today:
Hello Father! As your word says, though we have not attained perfection we press on. Father, help each of us throughout this day in those moments when our imperfections spill over. Help us as we make corrections and walk forward to our goal, to victory in your beloved Jesus. It is in his holy name we pray. Amen.