Do I have to ALWAYS have it together?
I feel like lately I NEVER have it together!
But what is having it all together anyways?
Does it mean that my house is spotless, my kids well-behaved, everyone prim and proper looking? No! It should mean that no matter what I am doing that my heart is focused on what is truly important which is Jesus and all that He means in my life. If I'm scrubbing toilets, I should be thankful that I can bend and clean it and thankful that I don't have to bear my bare bottom on the side of the street in a ditch because we don't have indoor plumbing. When I am picking up the clutter for the millionth time this week I should be thankful for the abundance of "stuff" that we own and that I have 4 healthy children and a wonderful husband who use all this "stuff".
My Savior has given me everlasting life. I think that I can give Him time out of every day to spend time in His Word and also helping those He puts in my path who need a helping, compassionate hand. This week it is a friend from our small group who had surgery and has 3 little ones. Last week it was helping out a neighbor who needed me to watch her child while she did a job. The week before that it was to encourage a dear sister-in-Christ that in time she will heal and be ok because I have walked in her shoes.
God gives us ample opportunities every day and every week. If we are in tune to Him then we will have it all together. We will be ready, willing servants for the greater good of bringing people closer to the one who gave us all a chance at eternal life.
Heavenly Father, thank you for opportunity and thank you for your grace in my own life that I can share with those you put in front of me today. Help me to see through your eyes who it is you want me to love for you this day.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Because He Lives
I am always in awe of the wisdom and direction God gives. Why it surprises me I still don't know, but it always seems to pleasantly do so. I am so thankful for a God who is my friend and confidant who walks beside me and holds my hand through this journey called life. What I would do without Him in this journey on earth is beyond me. I love that I have a hope eternal to look forward to. I was listening to David Crowder today as I made dinner and the hymn "Because He Lives" came on. Listen to the words some time again. What peace and assurance it brings to my very soul.
"Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives."
Oh sweet assurance......
The past couple of weeks have been crazy busy, but amidst my chaos my Heavenly Father holds my hand and guides me through the muck and mire and sheds light on all that is truly important.
#935: time spent with a dear sister in Christ who encouraged me in my mothering and wifely duties
#936: progress in our family unity
#937: God showing me clear direction where my son's health is concerned
#938: opportunities to share my journey with others
#939: chances to encourage others in their walk with Christ
#940: messes everywhere.......reminders of what is truly important in life
#941: parents who love to have their grandchildren spend time with them.....a blessing to all
#942: healthy children who play hockey and do dance with all the passion they have in their bodies
#943: a man who loves me unconditionally and supports me in all my duties
#944: the reminders all around me that this is not my home
#945: the examples of those who have gone before us
#946: neighbors and friends who bless us with "old" furniture that we need and they no longer do
#947: witnessing spiritual growth in our small group
#948: safety of a friend who went through surgery last minute yesterday
#949: good deals at a thrift store to help out with our food pantry
#950: God's provision at work
"Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives."
Oh sweet assurance......
The past couple of weeks have been crazy busy, but amidst my chaos my Heavenly Father holds my hand and guides me through the muck and mire and sheds light on all that is truly important.
#935: time spent with a dear sister in Christ who encouraged me in my mothering and wifely duties
#936: progress in our family unity
#937: God showing me clear direction where my son's health is concerned
#938: opportunities to share my journey with others
#939: chances to encourage others in their walk with Christ
#940: messes everywhere.......reminders of what is truly important in life
#941: parents who love to have their grandchildren spend time with them.....a blessing to all
#942: healthy children who play hockey and do dance with all the passion they have in their bodies
#943: a man who loves me unconditionally and supports me in all my duties
#944: the reminders all around me that this is not my home
#945: the examples of those who have gone before us
#946: neighbors and friends who bless us with "old" furniture that we need and they no longer do
#947: witnessing spiritual growth in our small group
#948: safety of a friend who went through surgery last minute yesterday
#949: good deals at a thrift store to help out with our food pantry
#950: God's provision at work
Saturday, January 14, 2012
God's Graces
OK, so here I go again......I have felt the proddings lately to write on here again. I have been counting God's graces since last summer and it has changed my life. My perspective is no longer on my woes, but on my WOWS!!! They can be huge, but mostly they are the simple every day things that God blesses my day with.
Like:
#916: family gathered to celebrate the growing lives of my twin boys
#917: a husband who works so hard to provide for our needs
#918: a husband who calls our boys to manhood and to step up to their responsibilities in our home
#919: my little girl and her cousin having such a sweet relationship....I pray it lasts forever
The list goes on and on each and every day. Some days I have to look far and some days they are glaring me in the face and daring me to complain. How can I when I see how God is constantly pouring out His grace into mine and my family's life? He is soooo good!!!
Let me share a quote for you that I read the other day in "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. "Instead of letting difficulties draw you into worrying, try to view them as setting the scene for My glorious intervention. Keep your eyes and your mind wide open to all that I am doing in your life." Wow! How can I NOT see Him involved in every detail of my life?!? His grace flows through every moment of every day of my life and all the craziness and calmness of my days. He is in every single one.
I am very grateful for a God who doesn't sit up there on His throne watching from afar, but instead holds my hand and guides me step by step around each new pothole in the road. He will not let me go! Praise the Lord!
Like:
#916: family gathered to celebrate the growing lives of my twin boys
#917: a husband who works so hard to provide for our needs
#918: a husband who calls our boys to manhood and to step up to their responsibilities in our home
#919: my little girl and her cousin having such a sweet relationship....I pray it lasts forever
The list goes on and on each and every day. Some days I have to look far and some days they are glaring me in the face and daring me to complain. How can I when I see how God is constantly pouring out His grace into mine and my family's life? He is soooo good!!!
Let me share a quote for you that I read the other day in "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. "Instead of letting difficulties draw you into worrying, try to view them as setting the scene for My glorious intervention. Keep your eyes and your mind wide open to all that I am doing in your life." Wow! How can I NOT see Him involved in every detail of my life?!? His grace flows through every moment of every day of my life and all the craziness and calmness of my days. He is in every single one.
I am very grateful for a God who doesn't sit up there on His throne watching from afar, but instead holds my hand and guides me step by step around each new pothole in the road. He will not let me go! Praise the Lord!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)