The last few days, I’ve been reminded of an important truth that’s helped me immensely! So, here it is… 
…When I start to stress over something that’s happened (such as a very sweet one year old decorating my new chaise lounge in purple marker, or some other such thing ), I stop and ask myself a simple question. If I knew I were going to drop dead in two seconds, how much would this matter to me? The funny thing is, not once has the “big deal” really been a big deal when I’ve thought about it through this point of view! 
Do I want to be thought of as a perfect person with perfect things, or would I rather be loved for loving other people?
I’m not saying that I don’t care what my kids do… or that I didn’t correct the marker incident for those of you who are wondering. Just that most of the things that seem huge in the moment, really aren’t at all. People matter, everything else that I have should only be for the benefit of all of the special people that God has allowed me spend my life with.
That is awesome, Elisabeth! You are so right! The things we stress over end up hurting the ones that we love. At any moment the Lord could call us home. The last thing I would want the people I love to know is that, besides the Lord, they were the most important things in my life. I really need to do a better job this this!
Beautiful perspective, Elisabeth. Thanks for encouraging us.
You are so right! Excellent perspective!
I have read this a couple times already, but when I read it today, it really hit me. A similar thing happened to me today, one of my friends messed up one of my favorite pictures =/ and for about 10 seconds I stood motionless thinking what my reaction should be,… as much as the first thing I wanted do was just get really mad- I told her (in the nicest way I could
) that it was fine. She thought I must’ve been joking, so I guess she thought I was mad at her, which I think hurt her feelings probably more than how upset I was about the picture.
I LOVE your blog! Thanks so much Elisabeth!
Aww, Judy, I just read this! Thank you for the encouragement! Your sweet spirit is a constant blessing to me. Love you!! ♥