I had a complete meltdown last night.

I had, once again, started leaning toward pleasing instead of loving and serving.  So when something was just slightly not ideal in our little world, and it had to do with me, I came unglued. 

Because the approval of my family was inching its way back up the pedestal as Most Important in Life.

Otherwise known as idolatry.

God met with me, my husband talked through it with me, and my friend comforted me.

We went to Open House for Caden’s school and had ice cream with friends to celebrate a 7-year-old’s birthday.

We drove home with the late evening sun seeping through those rain clouds.  His mercy was tangible.

I’m choosing to accept my family’s forgiveness.  I’m deliberately going to dwell in His love and grace today.  And I’ve reset my brain on pleasing Him.

Because trying to please anyone else as ultimate importance always leads to disaster.

Do you have a recurring pedestal issue?  Want to share? 

I really want to know.