Recently, I attended a ladies morning tea held five minutes from my home. As a group we have gathered together over the past seven years regularly for a cuppa, fellowship & a time of prayer.
Not everyone can make it each time but we try & get there when possible. These ladies are faithful women of God & we’ve seen so many wonderous answers to prayer over those years that a Tome would not be able to contain them.
However, I was in a rush to get there that day as I had slept late after having a very disturbed night’s sleep due to Fibromyalgia (FM). And that should have been a warning sign to me!
For it showed that I was struggling with energy levels & when struggling with energy like this I’m not as wise or alert in social situations as I need to be…
Thus a repeat of the following happened;
I came away rather disappointed in myself. Thus another lesson learned & note to self; when struggling with energy levels & still needing fellowship, it’s time to be the observer & listener.
How about you my friend, do you get disappointed in yourself in certain situations? I’d love to hear your answer.
Maranatha,
Jennifer
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Yes, I do get disappointed in myself for sure. And having to make sure I have enough spoons for the day is a big one for me.
Thank you so much for sharing this article with Sweet Tea & Friends this month sweet friend.
Thank you Paula for hosting!
I do understand about the spoons of energy, it is difficult from one day to another & a fine balancing act..
Blessings sweet friend 💝
Oh, yes, I get disappointed with myself sometimes. I have tried to remember to be as kind and understanding with myself as I tend to be with others, but I’m still learning. For example, I can be supportive and understanding when other people are fatigued or not feeling well, but I’m much less supportive and understanding when I’M the one fatigued or not feeling well. Chances are, we’re all trying and doing what we can. Our “best” changes by the day and depends on so many things! Visiting from the Sweet Tea & Friends linkup.
Yes, it’s definitely a learning curve Jennifer…one that is processed over a life time, especailly as each season of our life changes.
Lovely having you drop by today! 😊
Thanks so much for participating and sharing at SSPS 305. See you again next week at https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/
You’re most welcome Esme! 😊
Jennifer, there are times when I feel disappointed in myself. However, I always remind myself that God loves me unconditionally, regardless of the situation. Thank you for sharing this with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #32.
God indeed loves us unconditionally Stephanie. It’s a joy to share with you & it’s so lovely having you drop by today my friend. 😊
Wow, Jennifer, YES! I feel like I spend my life disappointed in myself, but God is so gracious, He is never disappointed in me!
That’s right Donna, God’s grace abounds to us, we just need to accept it. 😊
I DO! Especially if I let myself compare present day Michele with the energy and output of past Michele who could do so much more with so much less struggle! There’s grace for all our weakness, and I’m learning to take it.
Yes, it’s a difficult journey coming to terms with ourselves in chronic illness Michele, it takes some time to be able to give ourselves His grace as we travel this road.
oh goodness, yes … disappointment comes but i know God is gracious and kind to me and so i continue to learn to give that gift to myself … and to others when they disappoint me.
I love that you pass on God’s grace to both yourself & others Linda. 😊
Yes, Jennifer, I do get disappointed with myself. I have done some idiotic things that I am still trying to straighten out. I am almost “out of the woods” but there is always a new “wrinkle” in my life. I have to trust God for the outcome, always.
Yes, trusting God for the outcome is most important Cecelia… something we all need to do.
Lovely having you join me here today. ☺️
We are often so much harder on ourselves than we would be on anybody else. If I can talk to myself like I would talk to a friend, I’m more compassionate. It’s an exercise I have to practice so it becomes more natural to be self-compassionate too. I hope you were able to give yourself much grace, Jennifer.
I agree Lisa, yes God’s compassion & grace are new every morning, He is our example. So I do extend that to myself. 😊
Thank you, Jennifer. My heart’s desire is to be careful in what I say and how I say it. I pray this most mornings:
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;”
James 1:19 ESV
I love that verse Pam! 😊