Monday Evening and Gentle Persuasion

Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 06:22

I woke this morning with a doozy of a headache.  I very seldom have them, but this was excrutiating.  However, the day did improve, and as I sit here tonight, I thank the Lord for His blessings, knowing that His grace is sufficient for me.

I had plans for today.  Things on a list that really should have been done a week or so ago, but, sometimes, the unexpected can get in the way.  Hubby called from work this morning to tell me that he had a half-day off, and asked if I would meet him to go look at some equipment we need.  So, out of the kitchen, and into the car.  Pumpkin growled some too, because she knew it meant "car school."  The bananas I had already diced to make the recipe for banana butter were left in the fridge, and off we went.  Talk about a bad mood!  I could have been the poster child for "Grumpy Housewives."

As we rode the twenty or so miles to Agri-South, Pumpkin recited her multiplication tables, and did a bit of vocabulary work.  I have to admit, my mind was really not on her, but on the list of chores that would have to wait another day.   The further I drove, the more I resented being dragged from the house. When we pulled into the parking lot of the farm supply store, there was Hubby, all grins and hugs.  I stood there, mad as a wet setting hen, fuming that he could be so cheerful, when my whole day was shot!  I was soooo miserable and grouchy, I could hardly stand myself.  When he leaned down to kiss my cheek, I was a wooden statue.  Oh my, but I was ill..

As we walked around, my mind began to drift to recent devotionals. and one of my  favorite songs, "If We Are The Body."  In the song, the singer asked the question, "If we are the body, why aren't His arms reaching, why aren't His hands healing,"  He talks of the loving example set by Christ.  I found myself wondering, what kind of example am I setting?  If I am less than loving with my Hubby, who in truth has really done nothing wrong,  what might my actions be showing others?  I have to tell you, I was so upset by what I felt in my heart!   I had to repent immediately!   As I did, I began to feel a peace about many things I have praying about for a while now.  It seems that in my "busy-itis",  as one of my HSB friends calls it, I have neglected some other very important issues.  My emotional quotient for dealing with changes to my plans being a major part of that.

When we left, I took hubby aside for a moment, and apologized.  He just beamed!  It seems that me telling him I love him more than my schedules or anything else on this earth, was just what he needed to hear today.  So, I have come to this conclusion.  God interrupted my schedule today to teach me something I really needed to know.  And, He did it in a loving and gentle way.

I will still make plans, and yes, schedules will still be a major part of our lives.  With our lives, they have to be, lol! I have learned, however, that no matter what else, God always knows what I need and when I need it.  I recently wrote a post asking for prayer, as I stove to be even closer to God, and live my life in a deeper Christian walk.  I know He has heard, and He, in His wondeful grace, and mercy, is already answering!

I guess we will have banana pudding tomorrow night.  Gotta do something with all those bananas, lol!

God bless, Ya'll!

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Posted by tractorchick72 on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 08:19 - Link

Oh boy, I'm relating quite well to your post today Misty!! Just a few days ago, I had the day all planned and it got changed on me first thing in the morning (not by hubby) and I grumbled and fussed half way to town! Finally I had to loudly tell my self to hush up (should've seen the look my son gave me lol) and then ask the LORD for forgiveness for my negative thoughts and feelings about the situation. Believe me, the rest of the day was so much nicer once He showed me how silly I was being LOL.

Have a wonderful evening!!

Tricia

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Posted by schatzila on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 12:49 - Link

Isn't it great to know that repentance is good for the soul.....I like the part of the Lord's prayer where it says...:thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven"...I like to add "today"...whatever is WILLED in heaven today...is the best for me....so I see that God had other plans for you today that were WILLED in heaven and accomplished on earth "today".

That shows how much God loves you and your family...He accomplished great things through you and with you today....isn't that awesome? You are afterall His precious child.

Connie

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Posted by 2gramsroses on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 04:17 - Link

Isn't it warming, when God gives a gentle push, for us as a wife to remember,we are a helper to our hubby. Some husbands, wouldn't have called to meet their wife at all, so what a blessing you have !!!!!! Pudding is always good. LOL

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Posted by Agsd7 on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 12:07 - Link

Haha, I love this post, probably because I can totally relate! Hubbys just seem to love to do this kind of thing. Probably because they love us so much they just have to be with us whenever the opportunity arises. We have had our share of "car school" as well, love that term you penned there.

It's wonderful how, even though you started out grumpy, you gave in to the Father and let Him mold you. :) Thank you for the encouragement and exhortation.

~Peace,
Alie