Unfortunately, most of the time I feel like my way of doing things is not quite right or the 'best' way. So I end up looking to others for advice or example. I can't remember a time when I didn't feel like this. Even as a child, if I was asked to do something I would ask lots of questions about how they wanted it done so I could 'do it right'.
I wonder where this thinking came from? I had brunch with special friends this week and during conversation I was bemoaning that I wasn't as comfortable with something as 'so and so' was. My friend's words were timely, as she reminded me that God made me the way I am. My strengths won't be the same as another. Just as my weaknesses are uniquely mine. And that's ok. Something to be celebrated actually. I thank God for words spoken in season - what a blessing!
Anyway, moving onto other thoughts ;)
I read this article recently about praise. It's excellent and makes me want to focus even more than I already do on valuing effort and perseverance with my children and those in the classes I teach.
I also read this today. It reflects a growing feeling I've been having lately that I just want to stop reading books/blogs so much and thinking 'I should be doing that, what a great idea!' and instead just rest in God's loving arms and possibly come up with my own original things that suit my strengths and weaknesses...
Lots to think about :)
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