Maintaining the focus of the PRW can be challenging at times! I want it to be in ALL aspects of my life...to do the Righteous thing...and I just got done with a biggee!
My DS1 and his DW have had some issues lately, resulting in her returning to WI to her family...then, she found out that she's pregnant. Gee, imagine that...hormone changes causing heightened emotional responses!!!!
Anyway, I hadn't called her before knowing about the pregnancy. I felt that they had to work out the disagreement, and didn't need more people involved than already were...Our son called a couple of days after she left, though, to report the "happy news" and so we're relieved to know that she will be returning to NC with him and they plan on additional counseling, as well as preparing for the baby's birth...She's 5 weeks along, has had a miscarriage in the past, so she's at a tenuous point in the pregnancy. The Lord made the decision in this and I will trust Him...
So, I called her and left a message on her phone that we heard the exciting news and we were so happy for them. She didn't call us...for 2 days my mind spun with irritated feelings about her. Then, it dawned on me today when I read the passage "Blessed is the one who has concern for helpless people. The Lord will rescue him in times of trouble." Psalms 41:1 I actually have this posted above my desk at work to remind me to deal with people patiently and more kindly than some may deserve...I realized that was how I should be "righteously" dealing with this situation too...
I picked up the phone again, and she answered this time...I said "Hi" and told her I had left a message the other day, but she said she hadn't listened to them all...I don't think that's the case, but you know what? I can be an adult and give her another opportunity. We chatted nicely and I think it was something of a relief for her not to have to pick up the phone, after perhaps having made a decison to not return the 1st call...I'm glad I did it for myself, my son and perhaps for the future relationship I may have with their children...Too often one hears in life about other people's behavior, but I am responsible for my own and I'm glad that I was given another chance to do the righteous thing....
Food intake has been VERY good, as well as workouts...Something I realized yesterday was that I have not had one chocolate craving in quite a while! Anyone who knows me knows that this has NEVER been the case in the past. Growing in the righteous life? I hope so!!! What a blessing it would be to be relieved of that FOREVER! At least I know it WILL be permanently relieved in Heaven where I will finally be able to live as my Heavenly Father meant us all to live...in His perfection.
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Such a good post Margaret. Loved seeing how you managed your DDIL, and with such goodness and grace. I also have a DDIL that gives me fits at times, and try like heck to be patient, but sure isn´t easy. Will now think of you and how well you did that phone call.
Good to hear that your eating and weights are going humdingeringly well. I tried to do some 30 lbs yesterday and could not. Will keep trying....
Lynda
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