Maplewood Cottage Home-Lessons
• Dec. 2, 2007 - Unique Family Dynamics
I had to write something today about what I think the Lord has been showing me.
Not only is it more about GRACE but it is about sanity.
I think we too often try to box not only God into a mold but ourselves as well.
This is only met with increased frustration and actually works against moving forward in the life that the Lord has uniquely blessed us with.
NO family will be the same we have similarities yes; and we can learn from one another but we are not meant to duplicate each other.
We are all given special things to do in this life. We can not carryout our daily obligation if we are trying to be someone else.
What is our primary obligation?
It is to love the Lord our God and walk according to his Spirit daily.
We all have the same guidelines for godliness in His Word to us.
How we live out our lives is so unique though... we can not compare ourselves with anyone else.
This of course includes our dear children and husband. They are not my neighbors family they are mine.
I could give lists of examples... I won't !
You'd probably be tempted to compare, right?
Much of life is an oxymoron. If we don't confuse ourselves we undoubtedly confuse others :^)
I have had more emotional and spiritual stability when I meditate on what the Lord has shown me and what He is directing me towards each day with regular adjustments in that same day!
It takes time to change our attitude toward expectations from ourselves and others that shape our thinking.
Blessings for the journey!
Jacinda Montalto
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• Dec. 2, 2007 - Hi there
The Lord bless you as He guides you in wisdom and direction for your family!
Love, Pam