I awoke this morning feeling tired. A tad grouchy. I was not overly worried about this because I knew that morning cuppa and some quiet prayer and reflection would put me on the straight course.
But as I was walking down the hallway I heard two of the kiddos already had beaten me to the rising - at 6:30 a.m. - they were in the living room already sitting there, waiting. Groan. I'm not ready yet, I thought to myself.
Immediately upon seeing me they "needed" things.
Immediately upon hearing this I informed my husband and the two hapless children sitting there that I was not to be needed until at least 7 a.m.
No one likes hearing this from a mom. It is not natural. It is unsettling.
I put downcast looks (temporarily) on the faces of three of my family when it is my job to start their mornings out with sunshine and love - even when I am feeling tired
:o{ bad mommy, bad mommy
So I gave myself, with the help of the Holy Spirit, a talking to... and for my instruction and penance :o} I will be focusing on the following prayer today until I adjust this attitude
Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve You as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward except that of knowing I am doing Your will. Amen.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
God Love and Keep You
4 comments:
Oh, Lynn. Thank you for this post. I completely understand the "I'm not ready!" feeling. I will be adding this prayer to my morning devotions.
I, too, need an attitude adjustment today! Lord, help me!
Just what I needed to read. I have the same thing happen here on mornings my kids are up before me. I will say the prayer you posted to remind me of my purpose. Thank you for posting this!
Betty, Ela, and Jen,
You don't know how happy I am that perhaps my failings can be of some help, once in a while, to someone.
Our vocation isn't easy but it is awesome, is it not?!
hugs and prayers
God Love all of you
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