G-2's and other staples 310/366

after breakfast and time with Jesus 

I went out earlier than normal to clean the church building,

I was minding my own business,

thinking about what the rest of the day might hold

and was stopped in my tracks, 

tears brought on by a pen on the pew in the vestibule

the G2 was a staple for Bill,

something he wouldn't be caught without-

a red, a blue and a couple of black in his pocket

almost finished with my work,
I found another staple,
literally-

we had the pews reupholstered this summer

the first time I cleaned afterward I mentally scolded the guys who'd done the work

because I found several staples when I swept

my problem?

I keep finding them

and each time I do I become more convicted by how quick I am to make assumptions

and entertain negative thoughts

"they really should have been more careful"

"they really should have taken their time and cleaned up better"

but, what does this picture say about me?

I am the one who has cleaned numerous times after they did-

and I keep finding them...

I need to take those negative thoughts captive

and practice kind and grace filled thoughts:

"I can't imagine how many staples they had to deal with!"

"I'm glad I wasn't responsible for the initial cleanup, they did a great job!"

this song was a staple at church when my kids were little:

Oh be careful little eyes what you see,

oh be careful little eyes what you see,

for the Father up above 

is looking down in love,

so be careful little eyes what you see

Oh be careful little ears what you hear...

Oh be careful little mouth what you say..

today I added a new stanza:

Oh be careful little mind how you judge

Oh be careful little mind how you judge

for with the measure that you measure

it will be measured unto you,

so be careful little mind how you judge