Kim’s Grace Moment
I’ve observed that women seem to be especially hard on themselves. I was brought up with high expectations and I think that is a good thing. Where it gets out of balance is where expectations that are put on us by others or ourselves are unrealistic or unhealthy. For years I felt guilty if I had what I call a “down day”. It’s where I let myself do “nothing” except watch a good movie and maybe take a nap. This was very unusual for me as a mother with children still at home. The thing was, even on what I called my “down days” I still made meals, did dishes, took care of children’s needs, probably swept the floor, made beds and did a load of laundry. (or a list of other various tasks) I would still feel like I hadn’t done anything that day if I didn’t constantly work. Where I learned to give myself a GRACE MOMENT was to recognize the truth of what I had already accomplished instead of what I felt like I hadn’t accomplished. As I chose to sit down or relax in some way I made myself recount what I had already accomplished that day. I was surprised at the truth. I would remind myself that I was NOT being lazy to take some time for myself. It was okay to not feel guilty taking a moment to be still and relax. Time to slow myself down was a good thing. It was a God thing. Scripture tells us to “Be still and know that He is God.” As I would recount what I actually had already accomplished I discovered that the truth was that my feelings were a lie. I discovered I had accomplished many things that day already. Making myself see the truth set me free from my own expectations. When I slow down and I am thankful to God for rest and peace I remember He is GOD.
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