What Does Jesus Count As Most Important?

What does Jesus count as most important?...This. I live in this place, make breakfast, scrub toilets, change diapers, do laundry, give life, and for days, weeks, I am consistent.

I am brave and get out of bed. I surrender and pray for wisdom.

Boy transitioning into manhood is a gift that forces me to reflect. I'm impatient and lack the acuity of a graceful woman. Lord, help me.

My hands grow weary, but I see beauty in tired hands. They tell my story. Messed up, beautiful me.


I cringe and brace - I ask my children if our home looks:

• like a castle - no.
• like a tornado hit - no.

I'm not sure what to think, so I continue:

• neat and tidy - no.
• a place to relax - no.

I'm getting nervous...

• a beautiful mess - yes.
• us - yes.
• a place to have fun - yes.
• a collection of God's blessings - yes.

I breathe deep, like a vagabond, finding rest.

The windows of home burn bright.

Questions from The Family Gratitude Journal by Ann Voskamp.