Isn't it interesting how we have a clear-cut plan for our lives, how we have planned many many things from A to Z...and then we get a sense of security knowing what will happen? Or so we think.
I'm thinking about how unexpected things come our way and destabilize everything we have been planning, and everything that is our sense of security at any given time. You know, that sudden illness, the car breaking down, a house utility deciding to not work any more and thus needs emergency repair....grrr! It can be very annoying indeed.
The surprising thing is that, we somehow find the time to attend to these issues. The time and the resources. We receive an eye-opening insight to how very precious those things that we take for granted are really are. And then we decide to become grateful.
But above all that, this is one thing that makes me wonder, instead of being forced by situations to do things I may not want to do, why not plan my time and make time to do the things I really want to do? It may call for some sacrifices here and there, but surely, it's worth it, being able to live out my dreams, even if not all of them?
Oh well. Just a couple' thoughts...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A million things to do!!!
Yeah, a million things to do!!! What woman doesn't experience that overwhelming emotion every once in a while??? 'Cause I do! And of course, it sends me into a time of thinking, scrutinizing, strategizing, planning, organising....you know the works.
So the other day, I had one of those big sigh moments (yet again infront of my mirror), wondering what it would all amount to. I'd just finished doing a round of dishes, than I'd ran through the house making sure that at least everything was generally in place. Then a "mum" moment occurred to me. Remember how no matter how many tasks you did in a day, when your mum walked into the house, she always saw something that needed doing? Yes. Even after I'd done all that, (and believe me it was a lot), I walked around my house and saw a couple of more things that needed doing.
"Boy!" I thought to myself. "When does all this end? On what one day will I do EVERYTHING that needs doing and just sit back and relax, knowing that all is well???" I rolled my eyes at myself, then smiled. It's kinder silly to roll your eyes at your own self :-) lol.
There's a song that I love to sing, one of my favorite songs, actually. It's ONE DAY AT A TIME. A line or two of the song ran through my mind. Then I heard/had a thought, that what is needful for me to do everyday, will be clearly shown to me. That I will PERCEIVE THE NEED, and that I will HAVE THE GRACE and ABILITY to meet that need. It will be RELEVANT and NEEDFUL for the day, and will create a comfy home for everyone. Then on a different day I'll have a different perception, and a different kind of grace to meet the perceived need.
This time round I didn't argue much with the thought. I was just grateful. Because I know that there will be days to simply do the routine chores, and there will be other days when I'm energized and have the time to scrub walls....and it's all good. It's all alrighty...It's OKAY. So nowadays I'm glad to know that what I do each day counts, and that is a very fulfilling feeling to have, and that knowledge that my day's doings were significant is a great encouragement.
I hope this encourages someone today.
Passing on Christ's love,
Anngladys.
So the other day, I had one of those big sigh moments (yet again infront of my mirror), wondering what it would all amount to. I'd just finished doing a round of dishes, than I'd ran through the house making sure that at least everything was generally in place. Then a "mum" moment occurred to me. Remember how no matter how many tasks you did in a day, when your mum walked into the house, she always saw something that needed doing? Yes. Even after I'd done all that, (and believe me it was a lot), I walked around my house and saw a couple of more things that needed doing.
"Boy!" I thought to myself. "When does all this end? On what one day will I do EVERYTHING that needs doing and just sit back and relax, knowing that all is well???" I rolled my eyes at myself, then smiled. It's kinder silly to roll your eyes at your own self :-) lol.
There's a song that I love to sing, one of my favorite songs, actually. It's ONE DAY AT A TIME. A line or two of the song ran through my mind. Then I heard/had a thought, that what is needful for me to do everyday, will be clearly shown to me. That I will PERCEIVE THE NEED, and that I will HAVE THE GRACE and ABILITY to meet that need. It will be RELEVANT and NEEDFUL for the day, and will create a comfy home for everyone. Then on a different day I'll have a different perception, and a different kind of grace to meet the perceived need.
This time round I didn't argue much with the thought. I was just grateful. Because I know that there will be days to simply do the routine chores, and there will be other days when I'm energized and have the time to scrub walls....and it's all good. It's all alrighty...It's OKAY. So nowadays I'm glad to know that what I do each day counts, and that is a very fulfilling feeling to have, and that knowledge that my day's doings were significant is a great encouragement.
I hope this encourages someone today.
Passing on Christ's love,
Anngladys.
Being a good wife
Does everyone at one point in time wonder just how to be a good wife? (Okay, maybe not everyone, just the she's ..:-) )
Yeah, of course it does cross our minds. A couple days ago, I was thinking about it, and wondering just how would I make a good wife, and create a lovely homely cosy atmosphere for my husband. This was after I'd had a couple of long days, and nice ones too, trying out all sorts of ideas to create that "presence," "aura," "atmosphere,"...you know? Just trying to make home the best place for my husband to be.
As I was washing my hands in the sink, I looked at myself in the mirror and began having a little chat with myself (oh come on, you do too!) Then I had a light-bulb moment. It hit me so hard because of its simplicity, I just thought, "no, there's gotta be something more profound than this!"
But the thought stuck on. And this was the thought. Ha ha, I'm having fun keeping you waiting. Okay, here it is. That the best gift that I could give my husband was to ENJOY HIS COMPANY. That that would be his greatest thrill, and most special moments.
I tried to wonder why the "answer" couldn't be something like throwing a party for him, or cooking up a tonne, or you know, some of these things that we women do to outdo ourselves and hopefully create a happy home. Then it DAWNED ON ME, that my dear husband could get any of these show-stoppers ANYWHERE, perhaps even much better than I ever could do it for him. But NOWHERE in the world could he get my pure adoration and enjoyment of his company, nowhere in the world could he get another me to just love on him and make him feel special, make him feel celebrated and appreciated, make him feel that IT MAKES ME HAPPY TO JUST BE WITH HIM.
I'm not in any way saying that we stop doing great things for our husbands, I'm just saying that OVER AND ABOVE all those great things, the deepest of them all to make a happy husband, and make you into "the" wife, is to really ENJOY HIS COMPANY. He can't get that ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD, no matter how he tried. It's my special privilege to have him, and he ought to know it from me.
I'd love to know your thoughts, please do share them with me...
Have an inspiring day, won't you!
Tada,
Anngladys.
Yeah, of course it does cross our minds. A couple days ago, I was thinking about it, and wondering just how would I make a good wife, and create a lovely homely cosy atmosphere for my husband. This was after I'd had a couple of long days, and nice ones too, trying out all sorts of ideas to create that "presence," "aura," "atmosphere,"...you know? Just trying to make home the best place for my husband to be.
As I was washing my hands in the sink, I looked at myself in the mirror and began having a little chat with myself (oh come on, you do too!) Then I had a light-bulb moment. It hit me so hard because of its simplicity, I just thought, "no, there's gotta be something more profound than this!"
But the thought stuck on. And this was the thought. Ha ha, I'm having fun keeping you waiting. Okay, here it is. That the best gift that I could give my husband was to ENJOY HIS COMPANY. That that would be his greatest thrill, and most special moments.
I tried to wonder why the "answer" couldn't be something like throwing a party for him, or cooking up a tonne, or you know, some of these things that we women do to outdo ourselves and hopefully create a happy home. Then it DAWNED ON ME, that my dear husband could get any of these show-stoppers ANYWHERE, perhaps even much better than I ever could do it for him. But NOWHERE in the world could he get my pure adoration and enjoyment of his company, nowhere in the world could he get another me to just love on him and make him feel special, make him feel celebrated and appreciated, make him feel that IT MAKES ME HAPPY TO JUST BE WITH HIM.
I'm not in any way saying that we stop doing great things for our husbands, I'm just saying that OVER AND ABOVE all those great things, the deepest of them all to make a happy husband, and make you into "the" wife, is to really ENJOY HIS COMPANY. He can't get that ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD, no matter how he tried. It's my special privilege to have him, and he ought to know it from me.
I'd love to know your thoughts, please do share them with me...
Have an inspiring day, won't you!
Tada,
Anngladys.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
A worthy cause to live for
Hi!!
I know I know, it's been like forever since I was last seen here...since I wrote something fresh. No, I won't make any promises to write up many things soon, etc etc, I'll just let it roll as it comes, and hope to encourage someone on the way.
Well, I'm grateful to God for the things He has been doing in my life, but most importantly for BEING IN MY LIFE. Oh yeah, Him being in my life is indeed a special gift. But I also want to publicly thank Him for His continual blessings in my life - you know, such as good health, the gifts of friends and family, a wonderful church to serve in and to be ministered to, opportunities to grow and bless others with my talents....it's incredible, HE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!
I'm just so overflowing with praise, excitement, thanksgiving. I just want to live all of my life for Him, and be totally sold out to Him. I think that that is the most worthy cause in life, the most worthy cause to live for.
Have an encouraged day!
Anngladys.
I know I know, it's been like forever since I was last seen here...since I wrote something fresh. No, I won't make any promises to write up many things soon, etc etc, I'll just let it roll as it comes, and hope to encourage someone on the way.
Well, I'm grateful to God for the things He has been doing in my life, but most importantly for BEING IN MY LIFE. Oh yeah, Him being in my life is indeed a special gift. But I also want to publicly thank Him for His continual blessings in my life - you know, such as good health, the gifts of friends and family, a wonderful church to serve in and to be ministered to, opportunities to grow and bless others with my talents....it's incredible, HE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!
I'm just so overflowing with praise, excitement, thanksgiving. I just want to live all of my life for Him, and be totally sold out to Him. I think that that is the most worthy cause in life, the most worthy cause to live for.
Have an encouraged day!
Anngladys.
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