Posts Tagged by Messes
If you missed the previous posts in this series – Read them here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 I was going to have inner peace if I had to break a few heads to do it. -Erma Bombeck More Peace I have been on a mission lately to bring more peace into… Continue reading . . .
If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this series – click on the number you want to read. “My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?” – Erma Bombeck Ok –… Continue reading . . .
In 2008, I resolve to . . . . What did you resolve to do in 2008? Did you write it down? Make a list? Was it longer than your grocery list? Did you make any resolutions or goals at all? In years past I have had goals and resolution lists longer than the Constitution… Continue reading . . .
OK – I just had to pass this on! Thank you Linda for bringing a chuckle and smile today! The sad thing is . . . I really do relate to it all! And I know there are many more steps I could add . . . . like trying corralling 5 cats, who do… Continue reading . . .
Spring Cleaning vs Spring Planting I love spring! This morning a bird was chirping outside my window (though I do have to say that I didn’t enjoy it waking me up so early!), the sun is shining, the daffodils are blooming, and we enjoyed a gorgeous day in the 70′s yesterday! Today’s a bit colder,… Continue reading . . .
Ugh . . . . if there’s one thing I hate – it’s having to clean up other people’s messes all day long. By “other people” – I mean my children. It seems like it’s a never ending battle. I look around the house at all the clutter and messes and realize . . .… Continue reading . . .
Can you accept His help today? Do you have any “messes” that need cleaning up? How about the biggest mess of all . . . . being a “mess-maker” (sinner)? Have you told the Lord all about your messes (sins) and then asked Him to clean them up – forgiving you – FOREVER – and asking Him to be the Lord of your life now? Your Daddy? Your Savior? If not . . . . PLEASE do! If you don’t know how – ask me . . . or ask your pastor, or someone at a good church. If you are not sure if you really NEED God to clean up any of your messes – or don’t think you really have “that many” messes to be cleaned up (ie – you are a good person!) – please check out this video at www.wayofthemaster.com – click on the blue box that says “Are you a ‘good’ person? Try the ultimate test . . .” on the right side about 1/2 way down. Let me know what you think of it and how it affected you!
I know my kids will continue to make messes . . . even thought they are MY kids (and kids are always “perfect” in their parents eyes . . . right?!) . . .and even though I have taught them over and over and over again about what not to do and what to do. . . . . they will still mess up. Will I love them any less? No! Will it sadden me to see them fall, mess up, or make messes in their lives? Yes. Will I help them – even if they don’t ask? Most likely. But not if it will hinder them from learning how to grow up. Always rescuing your kids will do more harm than good. God is the same way with us. There ARE consequences to our actions, but God CAN redeem that which the enemy meant for evil – into something good!!! Praise the Lord!!
For some awesome resources on how to help our children to grow up to be responsible adults who don’t make as many “messes” (in their lives) when they are older . . . .check out www.loveandlogic.com They have some great books on “Parenting with Love and Logic” that has helped us out sooo much – especially with our “Future CEO’s in the making” (ie – our strong-willed children)!! You won’t regret looking into it!
God bless you today and I hope it is a Mess-Free day! But even if it is messy . . . it can still be a “Good Messy Day” as my friend’s 7 year old proclaimed at the end one particularly messy day! 
Lori
