Beautiful Wrinkled Spring Tablecloth
A sweet friend posted the photo I’ve placed on this blog
post. As you can see there is a beautiful tablecloth on her table. Her caption read “Bring on spring! I don't even care that it's wrinkled, it's bright and
springy!” Oh how this spoke to me. I just love her beautiful, busy mommy
heart!
In a
world filled with images of unattainable perfection, I love the message in this
photo. My friend Jessica is mom to 3
beautiful children. Her life is full, blessed, and busy. She chose to celebrate a moment and didn’t let
a few wrinkles stop her. Seeing it gave
me the courage admit that I’m often intimidated by the images of perfection in
this life. In fact, I’ve been guilty of scrutinizing the condition of my house
in the background more than focusing on the beautiful faces of my children.
It’s
funny how the Lord can use images to speak truth into our lives. Jessica’s
photo made me want to look past the wrinkles and embrace the beauty in my day
to day life. It is a message I needed today.
I don’t want to get so caught up in striving for unattainable perfection
that I miss the moments that really matter. There’s great beauty in transparency.
My idea of what is “picture perfect” has
been forever changed.
When I
asked Jessica for permission to share her photo and blog about it, she included
these very wise words:
“We shouldn't compare
our behind the scenes to others highlight reels (the amazing decorated pics
online may be great but probably not like that every day!) My home should be
welcoming but I want people to leave feeling better about themselves not better
about me or my home!” (Jessica Jere)
Today I
am thankful for beautiful wrinkled spring tablecloths and for the Lord who uses
them to speak to my heart!
May you be blessed!
Leslie
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