…to be grateful…it’s not coming so easy today. There are no emergencies, no traumas, no deaths…just daily vexations…bout of insomnia, rebellious teen, mis-communications, spilt Legos, doggie accidents, coffeemaker acting up, distraction during prayer, wash to catch up on, melting, ugly slushy snow, emptiness, restlessness.
I can’t seem to find God in this mess of my day. How can I cultivate a spirit of gratitude when I feel like this? I am trying…bare trees on walk, tiny fingers rebuilding Legos, casual and comfortable talk with son’s girlfriend…I keep struggling.
God’s gift is there…the gift of time…the gift of the present moment and His Presence.
…but I want to FEEL it…can’t I feel it just for a moment? But to KNOW without feeling it…that is enough…has to be enough…that God’s will for me…to know and trust He is here…indwelling without the consolation of feeling Him. In this mess that is the monotony of my daily life…He is truly here.
I need to keep the eyes of my soul open…He graces every moment with his gifts. I only need to keep looking…to not close my eyes and let Satan rob me of those gifts.
Time to search for missing Lego pieces…missing pieces…
Fridays are a day set aside to pause, look back on the week and see the goodness of God; to recognize His presence in the midst of…to capture Moment of Grace.
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I am really enjoying stopping by everyone’s blogs and seeing the great moments of grace!
Moment of grace: finding the spirit inside of me to laugh instead of cry when discovering that my dear husband put the laundry into the dryer for me before I had even run it through the washer (in a moment of kindness on his part), resulting in baked on stains. No, it wasn’t funny, but yes, I found the grace to laugh, which is a big deal for me considering the day I’m having!
Oh…been there. I try so hard to bite my tongue when EVERYTHING goes in the dryer…even the good stuff that shrinks! I try to remember the good intention.
We can all relate to days like this one, Theresa. Yet, God does bless us with gifts in spite of how we are feeling! My Moment of Grace this week was having my granddaughter sing me a Valentine song in the car that she just made up as she went along. She is five years old and the title of her song was “Cookies and Hearts All Over My Room”. Delightful!
Thank you Rebecca and thank God for the gifts! I love those made up songs…the innocence and joy…is it any wonder that Jesus delights in these little ones?
I love made up songs too. My grandparents have an old cassette tape of me singing my own made up songs.
Hang in there, Theresa! A beautiful post that’s so relevant.
Emily~my goal is to be as positive as you LOL! You have alot to teach me sister.
Thank you for this post. Beautiful. Inspiring.
Thank you Julie…I am glad inspiration springs from trials lived. God does use the weakest instruments doesn’t He? : )
In your weakness, He is made strong. He says so in the Scriptures. Prayers my dear friend.
Theresa, I knew it was you after the first sentence..Always so profound and gentle in expressing the hunger of your heart. Thank you for helping me persevere despite the messiness of my day !
* Moment of Grace*
Assuming I knew what my husband was thinking one day this week. (maybe even pouting about it) then realizing I was wrong. I can’t out give his kindness and total acceptance of me…just as I am. +
LOL! Yes…did you recognize the writings of one steeped in misery constantly? I have to laugh…my writings seem to carry a common thread. But the truth is…I am writing from the depths of depression and sometimes…many times…everyday is a struggle. A struggle to love, to hope, to persevere…and know that He is there holding me.
My husband has the patience of a Saint since it is no easy task to live with someone who is quite negative…he loves unconditionally and sometimes I forget that great gift!
If my life wasn’t so messy, I would forget God all too often LOL! He keeps me hanging on…
Theresa, The only common thread I see in your writing is your love of Christ and your hunger to know Him.
You’re a special person and that comes to life in all you share. +
I always tell my spiritual father, I want the intensity of love and devotion for God like when I am suffering…only I don’t want the suffering.
Theresa, God bless you for your steadfast carrying on even without the consolations of God within the messiness of daily life. You are an inspiration!
Easier said than done…to be perfectly honest. But I always come back. God doesn’t let me wallow too long!
Thank you for your kind words.
Running out for the day with youngest daughter, sister and niece…will check back later to read everyone’s *moments of grace*. Have a blessed day.