Being more mindful is something I wish my children were. Sometimes they are; sometimes they're not. And isn't that how we are, as parents? I would say that I try to be mindful most of the time, but all of the time? No, not 100% of the time. And that's why I enjoy these Loyola Press retreats so much. I've strayed away from them in the past weeks as I've been writing every day on my To Give God blog, but I need to get back to them because these retreats always stretch me spiritually.
For instance, in today's retreat we are reminded we must "do everything for the glory of God." Everything. It didn't say 80% or 95%; we are supposed to give glory 100% of the time. And that's hard. But that's what God wants. So I will try harder to get closer to that 100% mark. Even when I want to yell...even when I can't bear to look at another dirty glass in the sink. What is wrong with the concept of one glass per day for each of the six of us? Not 24 glasses per day? These ordinary, everyday fits get me every time. Maybe tomorrow I won't let them get to me. Maybe tomorrow I will wash them all and offer it up "for the glory of God."
~ Maureen :)
Being Mindful 1/29/10
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Do You Speak the Language of the Holy Spirit?
Today's Loyola Press retreat asks us if we feel the power of the Holy Spirit. I am happy to say that I have felt the power of the Spirit alive in me for the past week every day - each day more steadily than the previous. I think He knows I'm ready for Him. I've said my yes, and He's taking hold of me. He's making my life more purposeful. (Please read the collection of blogs I've written on my To Give God blog page since the start of the year and you'll better understand.)
We must be still enough to hear the Holy Spirit. We moms cannot keep running around trying to be Supermom every waking moment. It's a choice we must make. Choosing ourselves every once in a while is not selfish; it is imperative for our well-being and therefore, the well-being of our families.
Listen to the Holy Spirit today. What's He saying to you?
~ Maureen
Come, Holy Spirit 1/08/10
We must be still enough to hear the Holy Spirit. We moms cannot keep running around trying to be Supermom every waking moment. It's a choice we must make. Choosing ourselves every once in a while is not selfish; it is imperative for our well-being and therefore, the well-being of our families.
Listen to the Holy Spirit today. What's He saying to you?
~ Maureen
Come, Holy Spirit 1/08/10
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