Have you ever had a phrase just stuck in your head? Usually, for me, it is a song- an annoying song that I wish I could forget I ever heard. But lately, I have had part of the Lord’s Prayer in my head. Strange, since we rarely say that prayer in our church; but I have also found it comforting. It brings back so many memories of my childhood, and is such an amazing example of how we should seek to live our lives. So all day long I keep thinking,
“Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
I think these words when I wonder what to do with the sofa my kids have demolished (still haven’t resolved the plaid thing…). I think these words when I read about unfair tragedy in the lives of people who love God and have given their lives fully to Him. I think these words when I buy six kinds of crackers in an attempt to have the perfect snack for every member of the family (can’t everyone just love Wheat Thins and get over it, by the way???). These are the words that first come to my mind when I hear of someone mad at God, the church, a minister, a friend, an enemy, a parent, a sibling or a child who can’t find a way around, over or through their anger. These are my second thought when I am that person, I wish I could say they were my first, but my first thought is how ticked off I am!!!!!
“Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
I think these words and I wonder, am I looking to get more than just my daily bread? Am I expecting six kinds of perfect blessings from God today, or am I content with His ability to sustain me until tomorrow? I wonder if I am really trying to look beyond the petty and the unpetty hurts of life to an eternity that is full of forgiveness. Have I decided how my life should be, or am I seeking to find my life in Him? What if He does have burnt toast for me today? What if that is His choice for me? Will I embrace it or find a way around it in order to justify my own feelings? Can I live beyond the things of this world? Good night! Is it all about me????
Contentedness and forgiveness. Just typing those two words is soothing. I think living them will be even better.
hi carrie. i would love to follow your blog and leave a comment. i love to come to my gmail and see someone has left one on mine.
do you blog everyday? how are you liking your new home and town? did the kids adjust well?
Hey, Charlene! I only blog once a week. That's a stretch sometimes! The kids adjusted great. We lived here before moving to Nashville, so it was really an easy transition. Austin feels like home to us, but we really do miss all of our friends in Nashville. Morgan has been back a few times, but I haven't. I am having withdrawals!:)