{this is a process.}

Longing for perfection?

To be "done"?

Ready?

(What does ready look like, anyhow?)

Maybe instead of "ready" or "perfect"

we are meant to be transforming.

To be changing.

To be us and then a new us. 

Each day different

and yet

just right.

This life is a process.

It just is. 

We are here for a journey…

for the long haul.

And yet,

we want what we want 

now. 

In fact, if possible,

we want it 

yesterday.

But that's not how life is. 

That's how waffle fries in the drive-thru are.

But you? And me?

We are ever-evolving works of art.

We are being 

painted,

crafted,

changed,

and transformed

by the Artist.

We are being written

by the Author. 

And how could you ever rush art?

Why would you ever want to?

So when, much to your chagrin, you're said that again,

or you've shared your 'tude and all its glory

with everyone in the checkout line,

take a deep breath

and remember that

this is a process.

When you get snippy with your kids

and you're tempted to tell yourself that you're less than,

close your eyes

and remember 

that you are being transformed. 

Each day brings newness. 

Maybe tomorrow, with God's help,

you'll react differently.

Meanwhile,

remember that 

this is a process.

You can't rush art.

Why would you ever want to?

Breathe deeply

and let

the Creator

create.

You.

Let us keep looking to Jesus. 

He is the author of faith. He also makes it perfect.

~Hebrews 12:2a

Many blessings,

Deni