Someone asked me yesterday if I ever get overwhelmed. Asked during one of those moments when everything is going well, no one is screaming and it’s looking like I have it all together, I stumbled saying something like this.
“Oh yeah. But then you remove your emotions from the equation and just do the next thing.”
Emotions are tricky things. They cause me to sin, often, when it comes to my kids. Sure, we laugh, we love, we have a ton of fun together. But when it comes to things not going well and the emotions in those moments, sin usually happens. Since when does you not having your shoes on right now have to be about me? But it does. I’m angry, you’ve sinned against me, you’re making me late.
You’re making me look bad.
Yep. All about me. Pretty pathetic, isn’t it? Somewhere along the line, I’ve learned – mentally, anyway – that if I step back and do the next thing, ignore the emotions running through my loud mouthed brain, I can get through the moment without adding my sins verbally to the situation. And one day, my brain might follow suit, do the next thing that needs to be done, and skip the selfish tirade that threatens to add itself to the situation.
Pursing Godliness. Thankful for His grace as I grow and those constant little reminders that I cannot do this on my own.
Good advice. I struggle daily with this. Thanks.
I’ve read the same sentiments before but it’s encouraging to hear it from someone I know. It CAN be done!? Thanks-~ Julia
Thanks so much for this. Today has been one of those days here
I have thought along these same lines often. I still remember the shock of first realizing I was making their little issues about ME… whoa. Lord, do a work in us!