Daily Delight
I sat in my car frazzled, trying to get a grip on the morning that had just unfolded.As I was driving my kids to school I heard an "Oops" from the backseat of the car. "What do you mean, oops?" I asked."I don't have shoes," she said."What! No shoes? Well you had better hope that by the grace of God there is an extra pair of shoes in the back of this car. We are late! Girls, you have got to get it together!"I could hear the tears trickle from the still small cheeks of my daughter, as the other one just stared out the car window. I stopped talking. Who was I to think that this lecture would change my current situation?But friends, in the moment I lost it. I was baffled and overwhelmed. I had not spent time with the Lord that morning, not even a quick prayer. It was just auto pilot if you will. What was I thinking? Or what was I expecting? My life to be a certain way, my kids to act a certain way, my job to go a certain way, my house to look a certain was, my husband to love me a certain way, and my bank account to have a certain amount in it? Who was this woman I was becoming that day? Who do I think I am...Wonder Woman?I should expect of myself only what God has called of me.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will." -Romans 12:2 (NIV)
I was conforming to how I thought things should be. What culture has somehow turned into anticipating my fulfillment. I have since learned that expectations are overrated and unrealistic. I took a deep breath and met with Jesus right there in my car.In the days to come, I would see things and situations in a different light. Did obstacles and little, "Oops, I forgot my. . ." still happen? They sure did, but it was no longer an expectation of mine. It was now a "Lord, show me what to do in this moment."I would cling to Psalm 118:24 (NLT): "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
About the Author
Heather Koppe
Heather is a 44-year-old brown eyed girl, who is in the pursuit of being an overcomer as she clings to God’s promises. All the while sharing her stories.Heather is a West Virginia girl, now residing in Matthews, NC with her husband Clint, their two daughters and four cats. She recently started a blog and has spoken on a few occasions at women’s Bible studies sharing her real life struggles and the unwavering love of Jesus. She is passionate about the written word and hopes to encourage those around her daily. She also works in Property Management.In her rare, but free time you will find her with a book in her purse, and pen and paper in hand. She is living her best life, a kingdom girl, embarking on new adventures with her family...watching movies, and taking way too many pictures. After a long, hard day - you will find her with ice cream and a bath bomb.You can find her on Instagram here. Be sure to join the Daughter of Delight family and check out Heather’s blog, Fearlessly Hopeful, here.