Changes of the Heart.

I overlooked something yesterday. I have prayed that God would change my heart. In the whole process of changing my heart, I hoped that good things would come in relationships in my life. I had all these grand ideas of exactly what changes I wanted to take place in the other person. I felt that in order for the relationship to get better, certain behaviors of the other person would need to be different. I would need to see, get or feel those exact things. What was I thinking? The only person I am responsible for is me. The only person I can change is me. Now through changing myself it does allow for change in others. I believe with my heart that by doing things in new ways and allowing God to work in my heart, it can result in people around me changing their behavior. By gaining respect for myself, by settting boundaries and learning to trust God when he directs me, I know good things can happen. Yesterday I almost missed out on feeling the joy and happiness I had been hoping for. I was busy wanting my way and expecting the worst and when this person showed me love and kindness I took it for granted. It took talking to someone very wise and who has a heart for God, to help me see what I had missed. After talking with my friend, I went and thanked my husband for showing me kindness, for putting me first and for showing me love. Thank you God for hearing my prayers and for teaching me such a valuable lesson. I'm going to be watching more carefully so I don't miss out the next time you send a blessing my way.