Five Minute Friday :: Deep Breath

I'm linking up with Lisa-Jo this morning at The Gypsy Mama for Five Minute Friday with the writing prompt:

Deep Breath…

Go.

I’ve noticed that when I am short, edgy and impatient, my breaths are short, too. They are shallow like my temperament.

Tonight, I stand in their bedrooms and I bark orders knowing this is not how I capture their hearts. Yet, I am tired and I cannot find the softness in me. I make myself walk away.

I pray, although I don’t want to. I pray in those short, shallow breaths.

“Change me, Lord. Soften my heart.” {A breath} “Help me to show them love. May I show them grace? May I feel compassion in this heart?” {Bigger breath} “Open my eyes. Allow me to see how my short, harsh words hurt, although nobody may visually be negatively affected. Allow me to see a bigger picture; to see who I am training my children to be in the carelessness of my temperment. Move me to inhale, deep, humility and exhale the frustration, impatience, and pride.” {Deeper breath} “Thank you, Lord. Forgive me. Thank you.”

{Deep breath}

Stop.

Now it’s your turn!