Which door will you choose?

Saw this video, and the timing could not have been better.

Here we are on the Monday following the CAPE Convention (our state homeschool organization), and as much as my body is exhausted, my mind and heart are eager to pick up the baton and continue to run the "race that has been set before me.   I've had the chance to listen to some great speakers, talk to some wonderful families, and connect with new and old friends alike.

All of those things have reminded me that each day is a choice.

What do I WANT it to look like?   What will I MAKE it look like?

Those are two completely different questions.

We might want something, but we don't feel that we deserve it or want to make the changes necessary to get there.   I think that happens in our homes, as well.

I WANT a great marriage.   I WANT a great relationship with my children.   I WANT harmony in my home.

BUT....am I willing to MAKE a great marriage?  MAKE great relationships with my children?  MAKE a harmonious home?

That's the challenge and exactly the place we all fail.

Does this mean that we won't have challenges?   Interruptions?   Detours?   I wish....but we all know it's not possible to completely control every situation or the events of the day.   If we could, there would be no need for toilet plungers or paper towels.

What I'm talking about has nothing to do with the actual events.   It has to do with our heart and our attitudes when those events occur.

When the toilet overflows, what will we choose?   To be upset that it's happened again?   Or berate the child that might have been the cause?   When the milk gets knocked over will we let out that loud "sigh" that let's everyone in the kitchen know that Momma is not pleased.

OR....will we MAKE the decision to walk through a different door.   Smile and hug the child while grabbing the toilet plunger and lead by example as we make up silly songs while unclogging for the 4th time that day (yes, you can actually have fun while doing this disgusting task.)

Will we MAKE the decision to laugh and tell a story (or two) about when you were younger and seemed to knock things over or make messes when you really didn't want to.

Which door will you walk through.   The one YOU choose will truly make a difference not only in your attitude for the day, but in the attitude and hearts of those you've been given the privilege to influence.   Don't believe me?   Just watch and listen to these women.....Choose the door that will bring about true beauty.   Proverbs 14:1, "A wise woman builds her house....."