One of those mornings!
This morning was one of those mornings when I felt like I should get back in bed and try again another day. Little Belle woke early and was whiny and clingy from the minute she awoke. I was frustrated and raised my voice when she would not stop hanging on my leg while I was trying to get her breakfast ready. Then I snapped at my dear husband, and yelled an ugly word when I stumped my toe and messed up my newly painted toenails. By the time I got in my car around 10:00 to met a friend I was feeling crummy. I knew I let “stress” get the best of me and I was thinking “what in the world is wrong with me?” When I got in my car my Casting Crowns CD was playing. Minutes later one of my favorite songs began to play and it summed up how I was feeling. The song reminded me that no matter how I behave I stand blameless before God. What an amazing truth!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here are some of my favorite words of the song,
I start the day the war begins
endless reminding of my sin
time and time again your truth is drowned out
by the storm I’m in
Today I feel like I’m just one mistake away,
from you leaving me this way
Jesus can you show me,
just how far the East is from the West
cause I can’t bear to see the man I’ve been
rising up in me again
in the arms of your mercy I find rest
you know
just how far the East is from the West
from one scarred hand to the other.
April 12th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
That is a tremendous song and an important reminder that no matter what we do, say, think, feel, whatever, we are never too far to be reached by the arms of God. I didn’t know how rough your morning had been when we met yesterday, but I sure enjoyed your company as we followed our girls around at the strawberry patch. (: Let’s do it again soon.
April 13th, 2008 at 1:14 am
There will be lots more but rest knowing that God will give you strong legs to get over the hurdles. XO