Over Easter holiday weekend I was reminded that " I " will always fall short and that is the plan. "I" will never do or be all that "I" should as a wife, mother, friend, sister, daughter and woman. My to-do list will never be completely be checked off . The laundry may never be completely caught up, one of the boys will always need a haircut and a new pair of shoes. Every room in my house will not be clean at the same time and there will always be an unfinished painting in my closet. "I" will lose my temper , not read enough to the boys and not spend enough time showing my love to my husband . " I" will feel and say things I shouldn't everyday for the rest of my life. My life is filled with shortcomings. But He is the " I AM " so "I" don't have to be or do it all. And this is grace to me.
There are arguments ( or full out fist fights) between the boys, as brothers. There are annoyances, frustrations and miscommunications. Our family is filled with shortcomings.
While many celebrated the Cross and His Resurrection this weekend, I know our life is in the Cross and Resurrection everyday. And for this we have reason to celebrate always. It's this very Cross and Resurrection that fills in the gaps and shortcomings of our lives whether we realize it or not.
And in our family I pray this is the space we extend for grace always.
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