Love is not irritable... Oh ouch... that is a toughie!!!
Not being irritable is something that I still struggle with often. I can tell you that I am getting a LOT better at this one, but I still have much more work to do in this area. Some of the things that I have found that quickly bring me to the point of being irritated with my family is fear and unrealistic expectations. I get irritated when I am afraid something isn't going to go the way that I think it should. I get irritated when we have such a tight schedule that there is no room for error - of course there are going to be things that come up! I get irritated with they don't seem to be listening to me... why does that irritate me? Well really, the bottom line is that I want to be a good mom. Good mom's have kids who listen and obey, right?! So I am terrified that I have not been a good mom and that is why they are not listening to me... I know, I know... It is my strange thinking process, but it is what it is... FEAR.
So the things that work for me are CHOOSING to handle each situation with calmness and grace (the same grace that God gives me), keeping my schedule manageable, putting my plans and dreams in God's hands and control, always taking a day of rest during the week (Sunday), and getting enough sleep. :o) Sure doesn't sound hard, but it still is a struggle for me.
Today's reading was soooo good and I recommend going back and rereading it as many times as you need. I know that I have already read it life five times and keep seeing something new every time!
Today's dare... Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your family in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
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