This week was more difficult because my darling husband had a few really long 12 hour days. So by the time he got home, I was tired out and the kids weren't at their best. I did catch myself snapping at him one night because he mentioned he was tired. In a very "un-Proverbs 31" way, I snapped, "I know, I am too".
The good thing is that I stopped there. I mentally gave myself a talking too. I expect him to listen to my complaints, and take how I am feeling seriously, he deserves that same respect. Him stating that he was tired, wasn't saying that I shouldn't be tired. But that is how I took it, I went to the defensive instead of the compassionate.
I have also had another chance to "practice". My husband approached me with the option of maybe buying a house....soon! We had talked about wanting to buy in about 2-3 years, but it looks like that it might be sooner. For those of you who don't know me, I am not a big fan of change, even if it is a good one! I like stability and consistency. I struggled this week to be excited with him, instead of freaking out! I want to encourage his dreaming, not stifle it.
The Bible study I am doing is talking alot about making conscious decisions about things. Because face it, everyday we make choices whether we realize it or not. I challenged myself, along with my friends to read Ephesians 6, and arm ourselves with the armor of God, hopefully making us more aware of the choices we make. Whether it is deciding how to spend my day or even little things, such as what to serve for dinner, I want my choices to add up to making myself "worth more than rubies".
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
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