Being the Control Freak that I am, the holidays are always hard for me because I want everything to go a certain way. In a family of 5 people who have their own ideas, that can cause me major frustration.
Every day I get this daily devotional email and this prayer was in this morning's message:
Dear Lord, reveal to me the roles that I tend to control because of my own perfectionist tendencies or other’s expectations. Teach me to release some of the control I hold in our family’s holiday traditions. Teach me to share the work, the time, and the joy. Help us as a family to work together and enjoy each other’s company. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
It's like it was written for me specifically. I have kept it with me all day. It has helped me through the turkey cookies that don't look like turkeys. It has helped me through the egg cracking that took 5 minutes along with shells I had to pull out. And it has helped me keep in mind how much fun my children can have if I let go and let them.
Just thought I would share - I know a few other Control Freaks check this Blog. Not naming names - you know who you are. :)
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That is great I laughted out loud again!
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