Sep. 18, 2008 - Perspective
Ok, lately I've been feeling overwhelmed to the point of tears. Not enough of me for the masses and not enough time in my day. I've also been feeling a bit taken advantage of in some areas of my life. I'm always the one to feel bad for my friends that are so busy (helloooooo what am I?) and I take their problems on myself. This usually creates an enormous amount of resentment on my part (even though I am totally allowing myself to be taken advantage of) and then I wind up feeling cranky. You know the deal...what about me? Poor me. Why doesn't anyone ever care about my feelings and my busy schedule? Ok, well I had an epiphany the other day in the midst of one of my inner temper tantrums. I have been listening to different lectures on my MP3 player (downloaded from this awesome site ) and one of them spoke to me. The speaker said, when someone asks you for something and you feel yourself getting frustrated...think. Imagine that Jesus is asking you for whatever this person is asking you for. Think about how happy you'd be to do it for God. Well, this person was created by God and we all know the newest commandment (Love thy neighbor as thyself) and we need to do whatever we can to help our neighbors. Well, I reluctantly went and did what the person had asked me to with a much different attitude then I had when the request was originally put before me. I was reminded of a favorite hymn in church when I was a child....the words go like this
"Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.
When I was hungry, you gave me to eat;
When I was thirsty, you gave me to drink.
Now enter into the home of My Father.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.
When I was homeless, you opened your door;
When I was naked, you gave me your coat.
Now enter into the home of My Father.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.
When I was weary, you helped me find rest.
When I was anxious, you calmed all my fears.
Now enter into the home of My Father.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me."
How I LOVED that song....why not apply it to my life??? I'm trying, but God knows that I'm a work in progress.
Comments
Sep. 19, 2008 - <><
Posted by CelticMom
Oh, I'm so glad that you found something that helps you deal with that issue! I know it's really hard for you sometimes... as it is for a lot of us.
Don't you just love the old hymns? I get so tired of only new hymns at every Mass... last week we sang The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and I belted it out I was so happy to know the tune and the words, LOL!!!
Have a lovely weekend, my friend!!
love you!
S
Sep. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by loripearce
OK I can comment niow!! I don't know what it was??
We had a great time today! We will miss you when you are there and we are here!
Lori
Sep. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by loobylou1971
Hi
It is difficult sometimes to do things with a good heart, I start off with good intentions, then end up resenting spending my time serving others, then I feel bad!
Its good to know that we have a loving and ever forgiving God.
Have a good weekend.
Lou x
Sep. 27, 2008 - Hello
Posted by kkocher
I just saw that you were a mom of 3 in AZ and wanted to say hello. I too am a mom of 3 in AZ. :O) We live in Mesa. My oldest boy is 13 and plays baseball on a club team. My middle boy is 7.5 and plays whatever sport is going on at our church. My youngest is 4 and copies his brothers relentlessly. I have homeschooled my oldest since 2nd grade and the others have never left home. I look forward to learning more about you.
