A reminder

This morning I was pretty grumpy.

Yesterday afternoon and evening most of my time was spent correcting and disciplining one of my babies. So, this morning when that same child needed correction right off the bat, I went into melt down mode.

While blow drying my hair this morning, I was reminded of a time while I was in Uganda serving at the orphanage. It was dinner time for the children, so there were about thirty tired and hungry toddlers in one room. Most of which were crying-more like screaming. I was feeding about eight -twelve to eighteen month old’s- with one spoon and bowl in hand. One baby in-particular was so hungry that in between bites, he would scream at me at the top of his lungs. I felt completely inadequate-having only two hands to feed eight very hungry babies. I remember saying to the Lord in that totally overwhelming moment, “Lord, this is for YOU. THIS is my worship to YOU. THIS is my sacrifice, this is all I have to offer. Take this moment and be gloried.” My attitude instantly changed, and a smile was brought to my face. “This is not about me, this is about HIM,” I thought to myself.

As I remembered that moment, it was as if the Lord was saying to me…will you worship me HERE? NOW? At HOME? Will you worship me with your attitude, your thoughts, and in your correction and disciple with the children? 

My attitude, thoughts, and actions were pleasing to the Lord while surrounded by thirty tired, hungry, and unhappy babies. But I choose not to be worshipful here at home, with one unhappy baby.

I depended on Him in Uganda. With each step I took, I leaned on Him for the strength to take it. I walked by His power. But here, in the comfort of my home, I often walk in MY power, and I fail…miserably. 

Praising God this afternoon for the loving reminder to invite Him into each moment here at home. Instead of grumbling about having to discipline one more time, I need to say, “Lord, this is for YOU. This is my worship to YOU. This is my sacrifice. This is all I have to offer. Take this moment and be glorified.” This is not about me, it’s about HIM.

May He be glorified in my actions and thoughts, no matter where He has me.