Aug. 17, 2007 - What's the deal?
Serioulsy, I've noticed over the past few months that I have developed a mental processing problem. It seems to occur anytime someone asks how old Elijah is. My brain starts smacking oh-no-Elijah-is-going-to-scream-out-HOMESCHOOL-panic-button because I know what the next question will be.
So, why do I malfunction when someone asks if Elijah is in kindergarten and why he isn't at school? I'm afraid I will say the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time, and then they, in return, will say the wrong thing at the wrong time to me. And it will be very ugly and likely result in a trip to a therapist or the emergency room (and I'd rather avoid both).
Options?
Hide out during the day...every day...for the rest of the school year.
Teach Elijah to simply say, "yes" when asked if he's in kindergarten (instead of his routinely boomed answer, "I'M IN HOMESCHOOL!!!")
Pretend not to hear people when they ask.
Speak loudly AND carry a big stick.
Or, follow the lead of the Holy Spirit
I am so dependent on a Holy God living in me and working through me. It seems silly to be so uptight about one little thing, but I am. I really am. And, I need to hand this over (like so many other things in the past) and know that the Holy Spirit will help guide me....when to shut up...when to speak...when to speak quietly...when to smile and move on.
Lord, please help me to extend grace to others in whatever way I should.
Thank you for the grace You've given me!
