THE STORY OF THE RINGS

This morning Caleb came in as I was "accessorizing" and as usual told me how beautiful my diamond rings are.  I said Caleb, have I ever told you the story of these rings? His eyes got big and he said "no mommy."  I sat him down on the edge of the bed, removed my rings,  and told the following story:

"Caleb, before you were born mommy and daddy weren't married.  We met each other at work, and then we fell in love.  One day, Daddy asked mommy if she would get married to him and live in his house forever and ever.  Mommy said YES, and Daddy gave her this ring right here.  (I then put on the single diamond).  This ring tells everybody that Mommy was promising to marry Daddy for the rest of her life.  Then, we had had a big wedding.  At the wedding, the preacher said 'Josh to you promise to take care of Amy', and Daddy said Yes I do.  Then the preacher said, 'Amy do you promise to take care of Josh', and Amy said Yes I do.  After that the preacher told daddy to put the second ring on her finger under the first one (here's where I took off the diamond, and added the wrap and the diamond together).  You see Caleb, how these 2 rings become one ring?  Well, now mommy and daddy are married and we are one family (decided not to go into the one flesh thing just yet...lol).  His eyes got big and round and he was so excited.  He then ran to his daddy and said..."Daddy, mommy told me the story of her rings."  Josh looked incredibly confused, so I recounted what I told Caleb.  When I got to the "two rings making one ring", he interjected with "yeah, yeah, and one ring to rule them all."  (mom, this is a Lord of the Rings reference) ROFL  My retort?  "bout time you acknowledge that....one "ring" to rule you all!!  I love my boys...all 3 of them.  ;-)

Galatians 2:20

On the way to work this morning, I was listening to my music and just thankful that God loves me.  I know it's Monday, and usually my attitude on Monday's is not a positive one.  However, today I was given Galatians 2:20 to meditate on this morning: 

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." New American Standard Bible (©1995)

Lord, please help me as I go about today to see those who are hurting even through their rough exterior.  Lord, let me remember I am YOUR ambassador on this Earth, and the only heaven someone might see.  Please help me control my temper, and see my customers through your eyes of love and compassion.  I desire to seek and serve You, though most times I fail miserably.  I love you Father, and am in awe of your majesty.  Thank you for your death on the cross, so that I might live. You alone are worthy!