I was catching up with a friend on the phone this afternoon. We talked about a number of things — from church to kids to work to cooking etc. And then. I mentioned to her the things that I struggled with constantly.
I struggled with the fact that I am only a 50% mum to the boys and 50% worker at work. I can’t seem to do well in anything. I am frustrated at times. Then she said to me “well, for the rest of the percentage, God will send His blessings”. That has really impressed me. I have never thought of my own situation in this way. I only see the negative. She continued to say that I have good boys and that’s evident of God’s blessing. Wow. That has definitely set me thinking, thinking about how God has put me in my current circumstance and how He has really blessed me despite my shortcomings. I really have forgotten God’s goodness towards me.
Thank you, my friend, for reminding me God’s faithfulness and goodness. I am encouraged.
We can be so overwhelmed with demands that we tend to dwell on negative things. True. We really need friends who can listen and not judge. Your friend has been an encouragement to you, so have your rumblings been to me. 🙂 Let’s focus on the good things in life. We are all learning. No one is perfect. It’s in our weaknesses that God can shine through… Thanks to you too, Joanne.
thanks, fiona for dropping by and your encouragement. appreciate it. glad that my ramblings has been an encouragement! guess you can identify with the things i share…cos u r a mum too!! 🙂