Sunday Morning Blues

I know there are many who can relate to Sunday mornings often being the most difficult of the week.  That was certainly the case for me this week.  We have a family-integrated house church in which we currently have three families that participate regularly and a couple of others from a ways away that come when they can.  We have hosted it every Sunday since last October, but two Sundays ago one of the others got to the point on their new house that they were able to host for the first time.  Hallelujah! 

This past Sunday, however, it was back at our house and I was feeling like we were having a hard time getting the house what we call "company-ready".  I got all in a tizzy and started talking in not-so-nice tones to all the members of my family.  I was down on the floor scrubbing up sticky messes and sweating (this made me particularly unhappy) and complaining to beat the band.  "The floor's a mess, the dishes aren't done, I'm not ready, the floor's a mess, the entryway isn't ready, the floor's dirty, etc."  It was pretty embarrassing!  Even at the time.  But that night I asked my family to please forgive me for the way I behaved and my 15 yr old daughter imitated my grumblings.  This was really humbling.  But we got a good laugh out of it at least. 

I often find that I get all bent out of shape about being late or the house being a mess prior to someone coming and in the end it all works out fine anyway.  I try to do things in my own strength and all I get is worn out.  I hope I am learning to give those frustrating moments to God and let Him give me peace instead.  I am also trying to get to the point where our house is neater on a regular basis and it won't have to be such an effort at the last minute!  We'll see how I do at that!

Blessings,
Sheryll