Fruit washing.

Isn't it funny the things we get our feelings hurt over?

Sometimes I just can't seem to wrap my head around why I'm bent out of shape. I tend to blame this on the fact that I'm a woman. I think we tend to get bent out of shape a little easier than than men-folk do.

I know I tend to get upset if my sweet hubby doesn't notice something that I've done, or if my kiddos don't appreciate that I've picked up everything...again. I get my panties in a wad when I'm left out or not noticed in situations. It's just crazy. The thing that keeps coming back to me is that I cannot control anyone but myself. I can't make my hubby do things to appreciate me in the way I think he should. I can't make my young kiddos appreciate me, and I certainly can't make other people notice me or not leave me out; but, I CAN control how I respond.

I can respond with love, joy, PEACE, PATIENCE, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

I have noticed that most of the time when my feelings are hurt the other person has no idea anything has even happened.

Instead of sulking around about it I can instead choose to let the fruits of the spirit wash over me and respond in a different way.