It's interesting how when you have an epiphany that changes your way of thinking and you want to step out into a new way of living, everything around you blows up.
It's one of those days.
This morning I was psyched to be the best Christ follower I could be, the best mom I could be, remember I am loved and to share that with others.....
But Satan hates that line of thinking.
So, because he knows I crumble under the pressure of noise, kids playing loudly and getting every toy out, kids dumping cleaner on the kitchen floor, and a dog that ran away, again....he hit me hard and fast this morning.
And,
I crumbled.
I shouted too much.
Spoke harshly.
Sent a sulking dog to work with my husband for the day.
And made every one go lay in their beds for a time out.
Yes, Yes he hit me hard.
But, while the house is quiet and chaos has ceased, I am going to drink my tea and read my bible...and pray.
We have all taken the bait at one time or another! Don't despair too long. Go to the people (and the dog) that you sinned against, say you are sorry, ask for forgiveness and go on. Being the best Christ follower you can be is a matter of keeping on keeping on. When you fail, you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get going again. We can do that because of a thing called grace. He doesn't hold it against us. The only one who wants you to remember and feel bad a long time is Satan. I declare that you are an amazing Christ-follower and that you have in you the power to totally transform your day and your relationships! You know about keeping on, you do it in your physical conditioning; it is the same only it is in your mind, not your body. You can do it!!
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