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The sun was shining this morning. It had rained through the night and broken the oppressive heat. A gentle breeze was blowing, and the birds were all singing their glorious songs. But I was sitting there in a bit of a funk. I felt guilty because I knew I shouldn’t be feeling this way. My unwelcome and long-time companion, insecurity, was hanging around too.
I had participated in an exciting venture this week, but it felt like no one noticed. Of course, they did! I had worked hard to make sure other players were acknowledged. But wasn’t I also part of the team? Like a person on fire, when a pity-party threatens, I need to stop, drop and roll before the Lord. I need to remind myself why I did what I did, why we all did. It was to honour Him with our gifts and talents, with the creativity and the opportunity He gave us. It was an honour, and each of us had an important part to play.
As I confessed my insecure heart and my ungrateful, selfish attitude, a song started to play in my heart. A hymn I have I loved for a very long time. There is nothing more that I need.
Lyrics Youtube
All the Way My Savior Leads Me (c) Fanny Crosby / Richard Mullins Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
jennsmidlifecrisis 
I’m guessing VBS, the virtual kind, is behind you. Maybe you are referring to that experience when you mentioned feeling unappreciated. I don’t know, but I do know the feeling very, very well. My 2-year-olds at church don’t recognize me as quickly as a week after they promote to threes. Not sure why, I guess their brains are so busy absorbing new info, that old memory disappears.
You’d be surprised at rejections I experience every week, even though it seems my life is one joyful event after another. ha!
Thanks for the link to a song I love but like better with the old-fashioned lyrics.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend , Jenn! 🙂
Children may be “fickle” but you are giving them a foundation that will an eternal impact! Happy Weekend! 🙂
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