Monday was the day before all of the colds hit full force. I felt like God showed me something that was beautiful.
I had just finished rocking Miss Boo to sleep and laying her in her crib, when I noticed the boys' room on the way out of my room. No other way to put it, it was a mess. We/they had spent a lot of the morning playing in their room and I hadn't enforced the clean up rule when they were done.
The clean up rule is something that I always strive to do, but to be honest, life happens. Someone starts crying, someone needs changed, the phone rings, I realize it's 12:30 and we haven't eaten lunch yet... something along those lines. Sound familiar at all??
I can't neglect the needs of my small children to clean up a room first, and I don't think I should lol.
Anyways, it was a mess. I sighed. I always try to get Bear and Bunkin down for quiet time right after Miss Boo falls asleep, and a room full of toys everywhere is not the best way to get them to stay in their beds. :)
And that's when I heard a whisper. It was one word.
Beautiful
God caught me right in the middle of my complaining spirit and gave me a reality check.
What I saw was yet another mess to clean up.
What he saw was a beautiful reminder of three little children that he loves even more than I can understand. For a moment I felt his love for them, and for me, and it was indescribable.
It was like he was saying, "Quit freaking out over the constant messes. They're kids!! I created them that way!! Enjoy them!! Your kids and their messes will soon be gone and I just want you to embrace it!"
So I took them upstairs to their room and let them play for a few minutes before we cleaned up a little. I wanted to capture the moment. And looking at it, it is quiet beautiful.
After that, I decided to look around my home to see other indications that children live here. I wanted to test myself with what my normal response might be, and what I felt God's response would be. Here are the pictures I took.
Finger prints all over the front door
What I saw: Awe man!! I hate cleaning windows. I think it is literally impossible to keep windows clean while having little kids. Why should I even clean them? They'll be dirty by the end of the day anyways (wink)
What God saw: The reminder that two little boys were standing on a stool waiting for their Daddy to come home. :)
Crayola Crayon on the back door
What I saw: Another window to clean!!! Ahhhh!!! Why did I buy them these for Easter???
What God saw: Two little boys who had a blast (their Mommy had fun too)
The shelf by the front door
What I saw: The self is over taken by my kids. An overflowing crate of children's library books and an overstuffed diaper bag.
What God saw: The shelf is over taken by her kids!! (wink) Keep on reading to them, it is SOO important.
Miss Boo asleep in my room
What I saw: No privacy!!! 9 months of stubbing toes, whispering prayers goodnight, and having to be quiet in general ;)
What God saw: Look at that precious baby sleeping. I created her in your womb, and I know every hair (or lack their of) on her head.
What I found in my bed
What I saw: Ok, I honestly laughed at this one. You never know what you'll find.
What God saw: Hey, she's laughing. I got her on one!!!
What I found on my bathroom counter
What I saw: This stuff is amazing!! It actually works and helps me to relax .
What God saw: She deserves this. Being a Mommy is one of the toughest jobs I created.
What evidence of children do you see when you look around your home?? What does God see??
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