Worth It

Today the wind hit.

I had no idea until I went over to Dad & Mom's place that it was even windy. I wanted to hang out my wash. As I observed the wildly flapping clothes already on the washline, I began to have second thoughts. But still...I wanted to hang out my wash. The wind continued to blow with a vengence as I struggled to pin the clothes firmly enough to keep them from taking flight. I thought for a minute I might take flight along with the sheet. Being whacked on the head by the clothes on the other line didn't exactly improve my mood. I began having more second thoughts. Is this really worth it?

Looking out the window several hours later, someone observed a sheet hanging on the ground. Ann went out to rescue it. She put it in her basket and then went to retrieve another piece of clothing that had taken flight. In the meantime, the wind picked up the basket and dumped the sheet on the ground, the basket rolling merrily on its way.

I ran out to help and we laughed as we fought with the wind, chasing errant articles of clothing. We found clothespins half gone, bravely clinging with all their might. At last all was safely gathered in.

Next time...I will use the dryer.

This is Kansas. The wind always wins.

Speaking of second thoughts...wasn't it worth that laugh with a sister?

Golf

Mom's

Mine.

It happens every time. Well, almost. I like golf. It gets my blood pressure up. No doubt it's better exercise than walking. There are moments that I ask myself, "Why?"

I would be better off following Dad's example.

Unworthy vs. Worthless

I've been thinking about the difference between feeling worthless or unworthy.

When I feel worthless I'm believing lies that I'm no good, no one loves me, I'm not worth anything, no one even LIKES me. It makes me feel like crawling in a hole and hiding. Withdrawing from people.

On the other hand, when I see how God loves me so unconditionally, forgives me again and again and never gives up on me, it makes me feel unworthy. I want to fall on my knees and worship.

The whole focus is different. Worthless is focusing on ME. Unworthy is focusing on GOD.

If Jesus DIED for me how can I say I'm worthless? That is like saying that He didn't know what He was doing.