Kick the cat and Grace

You know the proverbial story, where the man comes home and kicks the cat (who has done nothing wrong, just happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time).  Well yesterday, Mike was my cat.  He had done nothing wrong, but yet I "kicked" him verbally because I had been kicked at work.  He did what I did not, he showed me grace.  He knew I had a bad day, and that I was sick and he did not reprimand me (as he should have).  He said maybe I would feel better if I drank some hot tea and went to bed.  In other words, he met my needs and did not react to my actions.  That is grace in action and for that I am blessed. 

Brokenness

It has been a long season of brokenness, tears, prayers, more tears.  When it comes to adult children, I've come to think it is a state of being.  But I am grateful that His grace is sufficient for me.  And who am I to complain?  Has not God been broken over his children since the fall?

Thankful

I have not made the time to be creative over the last year.  I know that it is a gift from God, but I put it on the "side burner" for a long time.  I felt I did not have the time.  But I know that God will help with your priorities when you ask.  I have been blessed this last week with two snow days.  I have been able to cook and bake for my family (potato soup and rolls with peanut butter cookies last night.  Chili, cornbread and berry crunch tonight) as well as spend time in my craft room (you can see my creative side here).  God has been helping me get things in order that He knows I procrastinate with and put before Him and blessings from Him.  I guess that is my word for this year, Priority.  Emphasis on asking God what they should be.  Have a blessed day in the Lord.