Yesterday, Corban read to me of Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus while Martha worried in the kitchen. We paused to ponder the moment, wondering if Mary had a penchant for evading work, or if Martha was unusually nervous because the Master was present.
But from the bedroom down the hallway, Micah mourned, "What a severe blow it was to them when Jesus died."
(First I beamed and hugged round shoulders, praising his vocabulary.) Then I reflected...
Nevermind that Mary was sitting and Martha was bustling and Jesus gently reprimanding. The thought that He would soon be taken from them was what brought grief to my six-year-old.
Father, in my bustling about today, let me be mindful of those I have still with me. Let me stop to sit at their feet and listen to a silly story. Let me answer with a patient voice rather than a harried, interrupted one. May I serve with a glad heart, and rejoice that others may rest while I happily whirl.
May Your words be easily heard because I am quiet.
Oh, let me remember.
But from the bedroom down the hallway, Micah mourned, "What a severe blow it was to them when Jesus died."
(First I beamed and hugged round shoulders, praising his vocabulary.) Then I reflected...
Nevermind that Mary was sitting and Martha was bustling and Jesus gently reprimanding. The thought that He would soon be taken from them was what brought grief to my six-year-old.
Father, in my bustling about today, let me be mindful of those I have still with me. Let me stop to sit at their feet and listen to a silly story. Let me answer with a patient voice rather than a harried, interrupted one. May I serve with a glad heart, and rejoice that others may rest while I happily whirl. May Your words be easily heard because I am quiet.
Oh, let me remember.
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That's the prayer of my heart, as well.
Oh, how many times have I been more concerned with sweeping the porch (because that is what is seen first) than setting the table for my guest?
Better is little served with a glad heart :-)
From the mouths of babes... Our heavenly Father must be so pleased with your son...and I know you are too.
How true are your words. Thank you, Elise.
Oh Elise... truer words were never spoken than that of your son's. What a wonderful reminder!
What a tender heart!
I agree with you that we need to ask the Lord to help us keep our eternal focus and not a daily busyness focus!
Thanks for sharing!
Your words challenge me this morning, my Love. I have been easily angered with my sons' misbehavior, and I need to make a change. The words of Paul in Ephesians chapter 4 also hit me hard this morning. Will you join me in being "kind to one another [our children especially], tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Eph. 4:32)?
Happily whirl... servant heart... can I do that too? O, Help me, Father...
You minister...
Thank you, Elise..
All's grace,
Ann
Yes - it is so easy to forget what we have...I've done it more than once today...a crabby Mommy, I am.
Breathtaking.
Thank you, Elise.
Such wisdom... out of the mouths of babes. Precious Micah.
And your wise words bless me so:
May Your words be easily heard because I am quiet.
(and p.s.: I adore that Tasha Tudor picture...)
Oh, let me remember too! How easy it is to be so busy working that I don't look and listen to my precious little ones as they tug on my shirt for a hug or wish to tell me a story. What a beautiful reminder and prayer. Thank you Elise.
Hi, Elise! Thanks for sharing your prayer - sounds like the same words I've been repeating lately! I do love your Micah - what a sweet little man he is! Miss you!
Such beautiful thoughts - the Father speaks to my heart through you today. Thank You.
BTW, I just linked to your 'Letters to Eliana' - hope that's okay with you. If not, just let me know and I'll retract right away.
Love from across the world...
Yes. Oh yes. This is such a needed reminder. Thank you, Micah - and you, his mother. I always find what I need here at your sweet little place. The comfy cozy picture just hits the spot too!
Can I just echo your prayer? Amen!
something we all need to be reminded of..... leave it to a child to give us a fresh and new perspective on things! :)
Great reminder!
I think my children will have taught me way more than I will ever teach them. It is a beautiful thing.
I echo Me's words as so often a crabby mother I am. You are so right how easy it is to take our precious ones for granted.
Blessings.
Thank you for sharing, my dear!
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