Monday, January 26, 2009

Expectations

In this season, with a new baby and 3 needy children, I am reminded again that I cannot accomplish what I want to. I don't get what I want, from children who don't complain to a house that is organized and clean, it just isn't going to happen. I was cleaning my desk today and came across this quote that really served me. Unfortunately I'm not sure who said it or wrote it since I didn't write a reference on the index card. Anyway, here it is:

"My pride drives my expectations. I deserve... My arrogance and sense of entitlement inflates my expectations of what I should get today, what he should bestow. O Heart, do not make the dangerous shift to expectations. Remember, He owes me nothing. I owe Him everything."

If you happen to know who said or wrote this please let me know.
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Beth said...

After Googling it, I found it here. I hope that helps. :) Also, those are some great, helpful thoughts!

January 26, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Beth said...

Ha ha. Sorry about that. I forgot to include the link:

http://www.aholyexperience.com/2007/09/cup.html?widgetType=BlogArchive&widgetId=BlogArchive1&action=toggle&dir=close&toggle=YEARLY-1199163600000&toggleopen=MONTHLY-1212292800000

January 26, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Unknown said...

jerusha, this is outstanding and timely for me. thank you for posting.

January 26, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Anonymous said...

Hey Jerusha,

Thank you for your post...very helpful! Congratulations on your new addition! We are very excited for you. When you are ready for a visit let us know.

Love you and miss you,
Krista

January 27, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Gina said...

I am RIGHT there with you and God has been so patient with me as I start to "get it". Thank you for the incredible and humbling email. Very special.
Love you.

January 27, 2009 at 9:33 AM
amy said...

what a great reminder, jerusha! i'm going to write that down myself. =)

January 27, 2009 at 1:51 PM

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