Striving to Change: Refining & Holy
Remember how I was pretty hard on myself last night. Jimmy tried to encourage me, saying that it did no good to be so disappointed in myself over such things.
Well – today I had an ah-ha moment during the R.S. Lesson. The Talk: The Divine Gift of Repentance by Elder D. Todd Christofferson. My favorite paragraph:
This touched my soul. Heavenly Father knows how much I strive. And yes “real change requires repeated attempts” with me (especially with the $budget$). There is no use in kicking ourselves too much… strive to change… move forward with a new heart. I like that. “His grace complements and rewards our most diligent efforts.” I like that.
This is good.
“Ja, this is very good for my heart.” (Albert Einstein… I.Q)
p.s. I finally agreed to 2012 budget discussion with Jimmy. Best one ever! We have a plan. One day we may even get to buy a piano and finish the fence. Jimmy was a saint. He is forgiving.
Today’s lesson: Repentance… Strive to Change… committing to obedience… don’t be too hard on yourself but move forward.
I was just telling Chad last night that no matter how much I try…the house is never clean. Never! Sometimes it is very discouraging. Oh well…I picked myself up this morning, dusted myself off and and ready for another Monday morning of cleaning up and laundry.
Good thing we are SO BLESSED to have these little munchkins to clean up after! And good husbands to keep us in line.
Hope you have a good day! I will be diligently trying again today too…in many areas.