God bless her.
(For the record, I ate her portion and mine.)
This year, I decided to take part in Lent for the very first time. Rather than giving up chocolate -- for which I'm not sure I have the strength -- I settled on something that seemed simpler.
I gave up complaining for Lent.
May I be transparent for a moment? Really, truly honest? Prepare yourself:
This is hard. All day long, I'm asking myself, "Does that count as a complaint? Nah. Right? *sigh*"
But I've heard a rumor that thankfulness -- celebration of everyday stuff -- is the key to silencing a complaining mouth/heart/mind.
Tonight, we're going to practice. Here goes nothing!
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| #450 - Pink sparkly Royal Princess shoes |
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| #451 - Mountain climbing |
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| #452 - Excellent parenting |
So I think maybe,
Possibly,
Perhaps I might just make it through these weeks (and this life, eventually?) without complaining. Much.
Pray, saints!
Becki~
I love her shoes! Where did you get those? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! We found them at Toys 'R Us last week on clearance for $4.50. Another thing to be thankful for - good deals! :)
ReplyDeleteI’m here from Ann’s.
ReplyDeleteEven though it’s Thursday I’m still reading the lists. I heart these lists. And now I come to yours … And oh my – no complaining for all of Lent – I could never do it – as yu requested I’ll pray :) And because dad’s can do things that moms can’t and vice versa – and because you both seem like such good - my favorite from your list is #452 - Excellent parenting
May God Bless and Keep you and all of yours this day
Welcome, Craig! I need your prayers!! :) It felt funny to write, "I *gave* up complaining," when the truth is, "I'm still trying so, so hard to *give* up complaining." I'm hoping thankfulness will cure me!
ReplyDeleteI looked at your blog and will be sharing it with my husband. He's a church history buff, so I know he'll enjoy it. :)