Chapter 2, Maintaining a Positive Self-Image
>> Friday, May 30, 2008
What part of this chapter did you relate to the most? What did you find particularly helpful? Is there anything else that has helped you in these areas in the past?
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Their is a paragraph on page 24 that I really needed to hear. It said "we must realize afresh that our self-worth is not dependent upon seeing material progress, success, or accomplishment each day. God's love for us is not dependent on how much we seem to get done or how successful we seem to be. He loves us just because we are His and nothing we do or don't do can change that.
I tend to measure the success of my day by what I've gotten done. This usually leaves me frustrated as I look around the house and see toys everywhere or dishes in the sink. I've tried really hard this week to not notice the "stuff" and just focus on getting one thing done. I put too much pressure on myself and create such a huge to do list that I set myself up for failure.
Something else I really liked was the part about fatigue. I guess my above comment goes along with this too. I was starting to feel bad (guilty) that I wanted a break from my kids so it was encouraging that one of her suggestions for overcoming fatigue was to have one morning a week free. I'm so excited that my mom is coming soon and I can take that one morning off!
I think that I am similar to Julie in measuring what I have visibly "accomplished" in a day to see if the day has been a success or not. I think that in the past year or so God has really been working on molding me into more of a balance between a "do-er" and a "be-er". I feel like I am making progress, but still have a long way to go. (Not that either is bad, I just feel that this is where God is leading me.)
I feel like the areas that I am struggling most with are fatigue and frustration (which are linked together for me). I am exhausted and then become easily frustrated and overwhelmed. Julie, you really helped me by something you wrote last week that has helped me a lot this week--It was something about realizing that this tired stage will not last forever. I realized that I have been complaining about how tired I am and even catching myself feeling bitter when I am awakened. Focusing more on the fact that this phase of being tired will not last has helped me tremendously. (Thanks Julie!!)
I also really liked what Yates wrote about apologizing to your children on page 31. I have always gone to my kids and asked for forgiveness when I mess up, but I have not taken it that step further and prayed with them to seek God's forgiveness so that they are able to see and be a part of that process.
One last thing about furstration that God showed me this week: What would happen if I turned to Him in praise during those frustrating times. I have been fairly good about praising Him during big stressful times, because I know that He will bring me through them. But...what about the small little frustrating times of everyday stuff? How might he work in my life and the lives of my family if I am able to take that time and praise him for the frustrating moments of motherhood. I am sure that at a minimum I would have an attitude improvement in those moments.
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