I’m still learning how to accept criticism with grace.
I’m still learning how to find my home in the Lord and not my zip code.
I’m still learning how to get my kids to stay put in bed after I put them down.
I’m still learning how to make more than three dishes with chicken.
Ok, your turn.
I’m still learning how to close my eyes when I pray.
I’m still learning how to pray out loud.
I’m still learning how to talk to children.
I’m still learning how to be still.
Thank you for what you write. Thank you for who you are. Thank you for loving God as much as I do. Thank you for being beautiful and caring and faithful.
Gosh, Jess: I’m still learning how wonderful it is to be part of this amazing community that sneaks notes of encouragement into my inbox and makes even my fingernails feel happy! Thank-you sweet friend!
I’m still learning to let my husband be my husband, and God be God.
I’m still learning that it’s okay to say “no” sometimes, when asked to do something.
I’m still learning to quiet my thoughts and the business around me, so I can here God’s quiet whisper.
I’m still learning to just say thank you when someone compliments on something of mine, instead of explaining it away.
Ugh, the husband and God thing – yes – me too! {See yesterday’s post}
And saying thank you to compliments instead of deflecting them – yes, that’s so good! Why do we women struggle with that so much?
I’m still learning how not to take myself so seriously!
I’m still learning how to let go of my fears.
I’m still learning how to trust.
I’m still learning how to really let God embrace me.
Miss you all and lots of love xx
I’m still learning how to share you guys with my kids when we’re a continent apart. Miss you Meegs!! Give that brother of mine a big fat hug!
I’m still learning how to be comfortable in my own skin.
I’m still learning how to truly show respect to my husband.
I’m still learning that the dishes will wait, but my children’s childhood moments will not.
I’m still learning that working on a team is alot harder than I thought it would be.
I’m still learning that there is true beauty in cultures across the globe!
I am still learning when to keep My big mouth shut.
I am still learning how to trust My Heavenly Father.
I am still learning to wait to worry.
I am still learning to let IT go…whateverit is!
“It” stalks me too!
I’m still learning how to be a good mom.
I’m still learning how to love.
I’m still learning how to wait upon the Lord.
I’m still learning that it’s perfectly acceptable to not know everything.
Phew. ;)
I’m still learning that imperfections are okay- and that the Lord really does love them. Gives HIM a chance to perfect that which concerns me.
I’m still learning how to be a good wife.
And most certainly, I’m still learning what it means to be a mother.
The wife and mother stuff – I don’t know if we ever get done learning that. Everytime I think I’m hitting a groove, they lob a new curveball at me. ;)
I’m still learning that it’s more important to please God than it is to please man (woman, children, parents, friends, church members, blog readers, Facebook friends, Twitter followers…..)
I’m still learning how to fold that tricky fitted sheet.
I have given up on the fitted sheet and just ball it up into a small enough bundle that I can shove it onto the shelf ;) My kids have been known to assist me in this sophisticated technique!! ;)
I’m still learning how to find my worth in Him and not in the world
I’m still learning that He loves me more than I will ever comprehend
I’m still learning that He is with us, on the highest peaks and in the lowest valleys, and He knows, He always knows…
I’m still learning that there will always be more to learn
“and He knows, He always knows…” I am always, still, re-learning this.
Oh, I love what Sandra wrote! Both of those things.
I am also still learning how to leave the house on time.
I am still learning how to clean my windows without leaving streaks.
I am still learning how to handle my children’s disagreements lovingly and patiently.
I am still learning why the referee waves off icing during hockey games.
I am still learning how to hear that still, small voice and to trust Him for everything.
OK, the hockey/icing sentence was basically a foreign language to me. And I am sure I will still be learning the rules of American sports for a long, long time as my kids grow up!
I’m still learning how to be a good mom.
I’m still learning to put ALL my trust in God.
I’m still learning to let certain things go.
I’m still learning what it really means to be patient.
Love your posts!! Love the responses you got here too! :)
I’m still learning how to not be controlled by my anger.
I’m still learning what forgiveness truly means and how to apply it in my own life.
I’m still learning how to be ‘real’ after so many years of pretending things were something they weren’t.
I’m still learning to be a better wife and mother.
I’m still learning to not let guilt cause me to do things I don’t really want to do.
I’m still learning that God loves me and is always faithful, even when I don’t feel like it.
Actually, I’ve still got a lot of learning to do!
Oh, Tyra, you’re braver than me! I thought about mentioning how I am still learning to manage my feisty temper as well. I am still learning, day-by-day how to channel that passion for good. And I know it’s something I need to learn to model for my boys as well!
I’m still learning that some things are not worth getting upset over.
I’m still learning that as my boys get more independent, they still need their mama (even if they don’t think they do).
I’m still learning that new things are not always bad. That sometimes, change is the best thing that could happen.
I really, really loved your comment about boy-mamas. It’s easy to brace yourself for the big “push away” and “cold shoulder” and think that is normal and accepted. I love your reminder that even our macho boys will still need a mama to lean on and be loved by. That makes my heart so happy to think on. What are your tips for being there for your boys even when they don’t think they need you?
I’m still learning that success is far more intimidating than failure.
I’m still learning when local friends read my blog and comment how much they “love” it, I’m terrified to go back and write on it.
I’m still learning I can do all things through Christ, but flesh is a big roadblock.
I’m still learning debating theology really boils down too: love God with all my heart, soul, and my mind.
I’m still learning how to be a good writer.
I’m still learning how to not let the little things bother me.
I’m also still learning to accept criticism with grace!
I’m still learning how to create balance between work and rest.
I’m still learning how to stop eating when I’m full.
I’m still learning how to find my passions.
I’m still learning how to REALLY love myself.
I’m still learning how to have healthy arguments with my husband.
I’m still learning how to “let go and let God”.
I’m still learning how to simply live in today without regretting yesterday and worrying about tomorrow…
“Healthy arguments with the hubs” – yea, now there’s an important skill. I remember a marriage counselor once talking about the importance of fighting fair. Such wise words to live by.
Im learning that when someone offers help, its because they care, not that they think you arent good enough.
Im learning to love myself, because God loves me.
Im learning to think before i speak, sometimes its wise to hold my tongue.
“because God loves me.” Yes, wise wise words. “Because God loves me” ~ I could live in those words and the comfort they offer.If I could just learn the lesson once and for all!
I’m still learning how to wait on the Lord and not “help” Him get things going.
I’m still learning that I can’t do it all on my own.
I’m still learning to appreciate this new non-high school, housed 4 baby, almost-30-year-old body.
I’m still learning that people can like me for me and not for what I do for them.
Gosh, I just love each of those so much! I love the idea of a body “housing” a child – beautiful imagery. And yes, it certainly leaves its mark, doesn’t it? My hips will never be the same again!!
I don’t think my feet will ever be the same. Haha!
I’m still learning to control my tongue and my temper.
I’m still learning to put others above myself.
I’m still learning to live in community even though I fear loss.
“I’m still learning to live in community even though I fear loss.” Wow – that really got me thinking. That’s profound. Thank you for that one.
Wow! “I’m still learning how to find my home in the Lord and not my zip code.” Love this!
I’m still learning that intentions and actions are worlds apart.
I’m still learning that GOD is God. And.I.am.not.
I’m still learning how to choose my battles with my kids.
I’m still learning that plants need water in order to grow.
I’m still learning that loving my husband is more about choice and commitment than about passion and like.
*I’m still learning to respect authority.
*I’m still learning to keep my big mouth shut. (see above)
*I’m still learning to find the quiet place in my soul.
*I’m still learning to let go and let God.
*I’m still learning to trust people.
*I’m still learning to trust God.
*I’m still learning to be thankful for !everything! God puts in my life. (including bloggers whom I absolutely adore and want to move next door to – yeah Lisa Jo…I’m talkin’ about you :O)
– I’m still learning how to unlearn bad habits. *sigh*
– I’m still learning that God asks different things of different people, and my business is what He’s asked ME to do, give up, or work on.
– I’m still learning that it’s possible to be too hard on myself.
– I’m still learning what it means to promise the rest of my life to someone – five years in.
– I’m still learning this whole thing about cooking more than one dish at a time so that it turns into a meal (?? help!)
I love these Fridays, Lisa-Jo! So much fun. :)
I’m still learning how to forgive.
I’m still learning that God has me where I am and not where she/he is for a reason.
I’m still learning that I’m fearfully and wonderfully made.
I’m still learning how to resist the temptation of chocolate chip cookies.
i’m still learning how to be on time
i’m still learning how to blur the lines between work and play
i’m still learning how to not be so hard on myself
Learning? Serioulsy… what could *I* need to learn? I mean… reaaallllyy. Clearly I was made in God’s image. Hmph. **flips hair*
*snort* *then laughs so hard she passes out* *comes to, dust self off*
Ok, then. *smile*
I’m learning that I have LOTS to learn, about me, who I am, what I’m capable of – and NOT, of what I want, of what God wants from me, of me, for me. I’m learning that the minute I think I’ve learned something, I learn I have more to learn. I’m learning I’m selfish and that freaks me out. I’m learning I need to put my faith to practice, when rubber meets road. All those things that everyone already mentioned?… yeah, I need to learn all those.
OK, seriously, your animated comments? They are some of my very very favorites. I just love them so – I’ve never seen so much body language in the written word before. Makes me smile every time I see your name in my inbox!!
I’m still learning that God does not need me to do His job for Him.
I’m still learning how to be a good wife to my man.
I’m still learning that my kids must experience failure so their successes are sweeter.
I’m still learning that my laundry won’t just do itself.
. . . I’m still learning that nobody’s perfect and that the only person that expects me to be perfect . . is me.
. . . I’m still learning that there does not have to be an explainable or tangible reason for me to have Faith. . I just do and my strength and light comes because of my relationship with God. I named my oldest “Grace”lyn because she was an unexpeced blessing that I did not know that I needed at the time, but that God chose to give me and it turns out it was exactly what I needed. I named my youngest “Faith” because she came along at a point in my life where I was starting to question my God and she was the light at the end of the rainbow that guided me to exactly where I was supposed to be in my faith and spirituallity.
. . . I’m still learning to take a break daily to just breathe – and when I do, I look around me and notice the small things that I might, otherwise, have missed…….
Such as . . . The shy smile of a child peering around her mother’s leg, reaching out of her comfort zone for the first time . . . The proud, satisfied look on my daughter’s face the first time she spent some time trying to help out her mommy by doing the laundry (even though the socks were folded mis-matched and the clothes that get hang-dried were put into the dryer)
I’m still learning:
That being a good wife/mother/friend doesn’t mean being a perfect wife/mother/friend.
To have faith in the BIG things, not just the small ones.
That the picture is bigger than now, bigger than me…even if it doesn’t make sense to me, it makes perfect sense to God.
It’s okay to ask God, “Why?”
To let the legos stay on the floor until morning…and let my stove go uncleaned until tomorrow. It doesn’t all have to be done today.
i’m still learning to close the bathroom door before my one-yr-old plays in the potty water.
i’m still learning that motherhood does not exempt me from the need to shower.
i’m still learning that if i just put 3 flowers in a vase in the window sill, just that little bit of beauty can get me through the day.
I’m still learning how to be in the moment,
I’m still learning what grace really means, how to receive it and how to extend it.
I’m still learning that my children will repeat my words at the worst possible moment.
I’m still learning how to live free.
Thanks Lisa Jo:)
Hi Lisa-Jo,
Was thinking of you today when I was making broccoli soup from scratch! With a base of broccoli instead of canned mushroom soup! Funny how you wrote about still learning to cook in your last post. Must be telepathy! Maybe we can ask my dad for a chicken workshop??
I’m just still learning… ha!
No, to get up in the am and have devotion b4 school.
To get this mom/teaching thing in order.
To make more fruitful bloggy friends.
How about breathing? Does that count?
I’m still learning to not be a perfectionist
I’m still learning to shine my light in my work place, instead of hiding that I’m a Christian
I’m still learning to relax, walk slowly and NOT run for the bus… another one will come, there’s no need to stress!
oh…and someone else mentioned this above and its the same for me: I’m still learning to stop eating when I’m full!
Oh. My. Gosh. How have I never run across you before?! I’m your newest subscriber. Loving your blog.
BIG. FAT. GRIN. You just made my night!! Thanks for that. I am up late reading through all these lovely comments and savoring the wonderful insights into these amazing women’s lives. Thanks so much for saying hi – it’s great to meet you!!
I am still learning to think before I speak.
I am still learning to give others the benefit of the doubt.
I am still learning how to walk without tripping.
I am still learning that a good night’s sleep is more effective than coffee (*gasp* who KNEW?)
I am still learning that I am still learning.
And I thought I was the only one who couldn’t walk like a grown up yet! And the good night’s sleep? Yea, I am always astounded when going to bed before midnight results in me waking up before my alarm. Who knew, indeed! ;)