Day 15: Gifts
Last night, our son had a near 104 degree temperature. I was
up most of the night with him. I was constantly trying to cool him off and
lower his temperature. There was very little rest. I have so much house work
and home work that needs to be done. I am working on this book. The children
keep me busy doing things for them. Often times at night, I feel guilty though.
For all these things I am doing every day, I am spending little time really
being with my children. I am here in the physical sense but they don’t get mom
all day to play with or talk to.
God continues to remind me how important the children are. I
know they are only small like this for a short time. I don’t want to miss it by
being so busy doing things, even things for them, that I forget to enjoy them. They
are so funny and energetic. I love to watch them but getting caught up in other
things is not uncommon.
Other people and our relationships with them really are
gifts from God. Remember Adam in the garden of Eden? What was the big gift that
God gave him besides life? Companions! Adam first found companionship in the
animals and next in a Eve. Loneliness, is therefore natural. We have been given
a gift in all our relationships. I have to ask myself, “How am I treating these
precious gifts from God?”
“They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be a blessing.”
Psalm 37:26
God, thank you
for the gifts You have given me. Help me to notice them and cherish each one.
Help me to view myself and the people around me just as important as the items
on my to do list.
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