Extending Grace

Do you ever feel like something just hits you between the eyes and you can't believe you've never thought of it?

I'm having one of those moments this week.

How many times a day do I fail?  (Let's not really count - haha.)  God extends grace to me every.single.time.

grace

   [greys]   noun, verb, graced, grac·ing.

noun

5. mercy; clemency; pardon: He was saved by an act of grace from the governor. Synonyms: lenity, leniency, reprieve. Antonyms: harshness.

How many times do I get frustrated with my child and harshly raise my voice with her, using the very official, you-know-you're-in-trouble first AND middle names?

Ziva Grace.

Wow.  What a constant reminder that I need to extend grace to her in the same manner that God the Father extends it to me.

I'm not insinuating that I let her off without consequences, but I may need to think a bit longer before I go getting frustrated.

Slow to speak.

Slow to get angry.

Extending grace.

It took me over 2 years to see this sweet little tidbit.  I wonder what God will teach me next!

Growing Up Green!

I stumbled upon this book last Friday while browsing at a discount store. I didn't really scan through it much, but it was $2.99 and I thought, "Hey, what have I got to lose?"

I LOVE THIS BOOK.

It has so much helpful information for parents who want to live a more natural lifestyle with their little one(s). Just last night I used it as a reference while choosing a natural sunscreen for my sweet girl. If you have ANY interest in going green for your family, definitely check this book out. You can buy it on amazon.com for .01. If you buy it and hate it, then sell it to me and I'll give it to one of my friends!! haha!