My inspiration for the New Year!

I TAKE JOY....

"And the gentle voice of the Lord called out to me. “I am here. Look for me today. Look for my presence in the midst of your messes, moments of relationship positioning and the life of your family. I am responsible for each of these precious ones–you are not. You walk with me, extend my love and be my servant.
All will be well.”

"My family is His responsibility. I am responsible to keep my heart and body as healthy as possible to be an anchor of His presence in the midst, but He is at work. All families are a work in process and one day or one hour of conflict is not the measure of the overall family."

"As wives and mothers, we give gifts of our true selves to our families each day–or at least we should. When the milk is spilled, do we give the gift of acceptance and patience? When our husband comes home tired after an extremely long day, do we give the gift of listening and looking into his eyes, so he knows we truly care? Do we give our children the gift of a quick hug as they walk by? Or a butterfly kiss? Or a backrub?"
"When you are not overworked and your emotional cup is filled and you feel happy in your home and are appreciated and affirmed–you tend to be a much better person–and so with your children. But when you are exhausted, spent and have neglected your own personal well-being, you may tend to be harsher, and shorter of temper. You have to maintain your own peace at home for them to find you peaceful."


-Sally Clarkson-