We are in quite a season in regards to that "three" behavior and it has become very wearing on me. Mentally. Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually. Name it and it feels like it's been stepped on, unfrayed, put through a blender and then worn to a nub.
Anyone been there?
Back to yesterday. To top it off my darling daughter did not fall asleep until midnight. Her usual bedtime is 8:00. Yikes.
Needless to say I was not extremely hopeful when my alarm buzzed me out of bed this morning. I pictured a day where survival with a grumpy, sleepy, emotional preschooler would be just that if successful - survival. (If you think that's an overstatement spend an hour or so around a grumpy three-year old and you'll get my drift.)
I prayed a bit about it and went about my morning routine.
Then she woke up and I braced myself for the first battle of the day.
But she smiled. And laughed. And it's been the best day we've had in a LONG time.
As I was thinking on this anomaly, I was thankful for the peace in our household although it completely escaped my understanding. It simply didn't make sense that she would be 4 hours short on sleep and in the midst of a difficult phase yet be so pleasant today.
Ah.
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7
Peace that passes understanding . . .
So that's what that looks like. It's so funny what the Lord uses to teach us His truths. This verse will never read the same to me now that I've seen a concrete example of inexplicable peace.
The Lord is so good! (And why am I always surprised when He says "yes" to my prayers?)
great post!
ReplyDeletea few weeks ago we had a few really rough weeks. with my nerves already shot and brycen acting very FOUR--going on sixteen i was a mess and so was he!
glad ellie had a good day!