I was getting ready to write a quick post about what a stinky day it has been. About how I've spent most of my waking hours staring into the mirror of my own wretchedness. About how I've been keenly aware of my faults, my failings, my propensity for being selfish, for being pompous, for being downright ugly. How I need a do-over today.
While I was folding laundry and pondering the nitty gritty of such a posting, Susannah called out to me from the piano. "Hey, Mom! Listen to me play 'O Come, All Ye Faithful'!"
Sure thing, little one.
She played. She fumbled several times, but it was identifiable. It's a fairly new song for her, so I didn't have huge expectations.
"I made a couple of mistakes, but other than that, I did perfect!" She beamed.
I chuckled. Yep. Except for a few mistakes, it was perfect. That is probably a better description of my day than what I had planned, so we'll leave it at that.
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amen!
Saw your comment on Sandy's blog. Came over to take a peek..GREAT post. Thanks for sharing--love your daughter's perspective.
LOL...Definitely a better perspective!
Very sweet! Praying for you right now, dear Gail! I too have been confronted with my own self-righteousness and smugness lately...sigh. So grateful for our Redeemer!
Wow, I think Susannah touched on a truth we could all benefit from...Our days are filled with doing perfectly...with the exception of a few mistakes! What an encouragement!!!
So true. Thank goodness for the wisdom of the wee ones.