Trusting In Him

Who are those you admire? Those Christian influences you look up to and want to emulate? That woman that shows you how to be a friend, how to be a mom, host, be gracious, be kind, a teacher and show and be the love of Christ!! Oh how lovely they are. It's even scriptural to have those women in our lives. Titus speaks of this. Especially for those of us that did not grow up in the church or have that kind of example, it's so important. And we need these people!!!

I try to be cautious of this though. For a few reasons.
One is comparison. A friend put it like this. Comparison is the death of contentment!!! WOW!!! I love this and oh how true it is! First I admire, then quickly it becomes __________________________. Fill in the blank. I am not as pretty, not as holy, not as knowledgeable, not as talented, not as great homeschooler, don't keep a lovely home,  marriage isn't as great, husband isn't as good, not a good parent or godly. Oh the list can go pon and on. Where does this lead? Self destruction. Which can manifest in a lot of different ways.
I have done this in my life and I always end up feeling awful about myself.

Secondly, the disappointment. No matter how great the person, you'll be disappointed. Just human nature.  We put these people in an unreachable position, which they do not belong. I've been disappointed countless times. Thinking each time would be different. Because they are "so good " "so godly" "so knowledgeable "....well maybe? Maybe not?

So, I truly try to listen and speak to God. Find His truths!!! I'm never disappointed!! And the relationships are better because I have to expectations!!! I just treat the time as a gift, and/ or lesson!!