A Lesson to Learn
"Really?" Joey looked up at me intently as a grin spread quickly across his face. "Naomi!" he turned and called, "Natalie said she'd play ping-pong with us - come on!" I asked Naomi if they were done playing ping-pong. "Not if you'll play," was her eager reply. Aww, how sweet. I couldn't believe how ready and willing they were to change their plans to do something with me. I could sure learn a lesson or two from them...
I love spending time with my family...when I have it scheduled.
I love spending time with my family...when I'm done working on my other projects.
I love spending time with my family...when they're doing something I want to do.
I love spending time with my family...when I don't have any better offers.
I love spending time with my family...when I need them to help me do something.
What do I really love? myself too much and others not enough.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
5 Comments:
Wow! How convicting! In my case, it's my children instead of siblings (since Dad and Mom took the little sibs away to NY...grrr). And my list might look a little different, but you sure got me with this post.
That hurts. Thank you. :)
Oh -- did you hit the nail on the head or what? Choosing family first is sometimes such a hard thing to do! Crazy that it has come to that in this mixed up world. I guess we each have to make the choice. Choosing to spend time together, pray together, worship together...even if it means putting off our own selfish plans. Thank you for always making me think, Natalie! I choose family time...family fun...family loyalty!
Azure
Hit the nail on the head, Nat. Every time I conquer some area of self-love (if one can truly ever conquer), I find more of the same sprouting in another area. It feels a bit like weeding a garden - no matter how hard I work, those pesky weeds just keep appearing! Thank goodness for the grace of God.
Kim~ I know I was equally convicted as the Lord laid these thoughts upon my heart!
Azure~ So true! You are such an encouragement to me and a kindred spirit - I so enjoy talking with you!
Julia~ I was hoping eventually you'd leave a comment! ('Cause my emails to you keep bouncing back - will you please e-mail me so I have your address??)
Juls~
Hey, also, I LOVE the look of your site so far! And I LOVE your demo reel! You better believe I was committed to seeing it, too, because I'm still on dial-up here! It was well worth the wait - you all do such amazing work!
Hmmm...I guess I could just use that e-mail, huh? :-D
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