Yesterday was not a pleasant day for finishing the blackberry patch. The wind was blowing hard. I knew I’d not be able to haul the cuttings to the dump with that much wind. Instead I started on a big flower bed that needed to be cut back. Sounds dumb as I write this, but I told God this morning it wasn’t fun being in His nature yesterday. He instantly reminded me that life isn’t always fun and enjoyable. He was proud of me that I stayed the course and got the work done anyway. Isn’t it like a good Father to make you feel better even when you’re complaining!

I’m going to try and put this practice into my parenting as my kids and grandkids have something they aren’t happy about. I can be proud of them for facing whatever it is rather than stuffing it or running from it. God is AMAZING in all ways!