Peace is one of those things that I feel is lacking in our house. I am a yeller. The kids yell back. Sometimes I really wonder what the neighbours must think of us. But as I mentioned in an earlier post I am making a resolve to stop the yelling. It doesn't do anything but escalate already tense situations. My devotions this morning were in Ephesians 4 and once again I was hit over the head with the conviction that I have not been holding up to my promise to stop the yelling. I am not walking in a "manner worthy of the calling". I have not been humble and gentle and patient and tolerant. I loved the wording of verse 3: "being diligent". The definition of diligence is "earnest and persistent application to an undertaking; steady effort". It takes persistence and effort. So once again....I am committing myself to not yelling at the kids. I know it is going to be a big challenge because the kids (especially munchkin #2) are not excited about doing schoolwork after a summer of very little routine. But I'm doing it...and I know that is only possible with God's help. So that's the goal for today....PEACE!
And as a side note...I just want to say how thankful I am that I have peace WITH God through the sacrifice of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Because of Him, even when I do mess up...royally...I am forgiven. I am still His child. He still loves me and welcomes me back into His arms. What an awesome God we serve!!!
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