Sunday, February 5, 2012
Chapter Two: Content with our Circumstances
OK ladies, we are ready to begin Chapter Two this week, which is entitled "Content with our Circumstances". Hopefully you read chapter one, and feel free to add comments about that as well. This second chapter has been a favorite of mine, mainly because Linda's storyof living in the high rise in Hong Kong etched itself in vivid detail in my mind's eye. I have never forgotten her challenge to sit down and write out the positives and negatives of every situation...I think I still have my list somewhere that I completed the first time that I read this book. The image of her unique situation in Hong Kong and the resulting perspective that I gained when faced with any difficult circumstances has been priceless to me. I am 'anxious' (just kidding, had to say that) to hear how you viewed this chapter and how it relates to you personally. Blessings to you all!
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I know that as a mom at this stage days are very subjective with lots of details and children dependent on me. I, personally, know that I am much more of an objective, independent, and idea-oriented person. However, I really care about my role and children and strive perform it with excellence. In order to do that, I drive right in and submerge myself. Yet, so many times, I think I forget or have trouble switching from the subjective to the objective to come up from under it all to get air and more importantly perspective. I think it is a fine balance--that I am still learning---between being in the thick of mothering young children and being in control of so many details and giving control to Who it truly belongs...control of my little ducklings, my days, and the details. I need His perspective to not get caught up in small details of running around town, piles of laundry, saying "no" for the 1,000 time to remember that I am at home to teach them how to properly care for a home with a good attitude, teach them self-control through proper training, and to, most importantly, mold their little hearts toward the Lord. It is sometimes hard to remember that this time is short and my window small and my job is not mine or for me...I am not in the muddy muck of diapers and clingy kids, but the amazing opportunity to direct my kids' eyes up to the stars and let them know the Creator of those stars is their Creator as well. It is my personal job to keep my perspective there, to pray, and to then enjoy. I liked this chapter, too.
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