As I get all comfy on the couch to write to you, my nose is filled with meatloaf cooking in the oven. It is rare that I would make meatloaf but the other day a friend made it for me and it has become my new supper of choice. If this one turns out good, I will perhaps attempt another. There are days like today that seem to just drag onward. Like I'm running on a treadmill, and yet going no where. (Stupid Treadmill) I've been wicked exhausted from the moment I opened my eyes and I know I will be once I go back to my bed this evening. We even took a family nap- Never long enough. It's like the children just take so much out , yet always have so much more energy. Where did that go: and can I get it in a candy bar? There's one thing about being a full time mom, It never ends. They just always are there needing more of you. Which don't get me wrong I am happy to give. But on days like today, I wanna be the child and ask for a nap!! Luckily they make grown up products that help with the exhaustion.
As the days grow closer to thing 1's birthday. We have decided not to do a big charade. That doesn't it anyway mean he's not gonna have a birthday. Just means it will switch off year to year. This year will be little next year will not, :) It's good in so many more ways than financial. It's so good for my sanity because along with planning two baby showers I don't have much to spare. Oh.. the simpleness of my life is so far gone. BUT my meatloaf was a hit : Thing 1 had 4 helpings. :) Obviously not a bad meatloaf. I found it to be quite tasty myself, even now I'm thinking of a having a little bit more. Is it just me or is it delightful when someone else makes you a meal. It just takes all the work outta dinner, and it's just nice to show up and there it is. I have no problems with cooking but doing it day in and day out it's nice for a break.
My scripture of the day comes from Proverbs, because I read through 19 and 20 and also in Jeremiah. Which opening it up and reading about the plans God has for me. Just always brings the day to a calm. "You can make many plans, but the Lords purpose will prevail."Proverbs 19:21 This could not be more true in any sense. Because I am always making plans.. and get rerouted. I feel like I'm in a car, that I try to take over auto pilot, then the car is like REDIRECTING. It's hard for us to stand aside. I know I just fight like a kid, stomping sometimes a little hair pulling. I just want what I want now!!! "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 I mean I can read this and still want my own way. But I don't know better than God, nor will I ever. It's a good thing though because I look around at this beautiful home and these lovely children.-Yes they are lovely. I wouldn't have any of this if it weren't for all my Creator does for me. I continue to see all the times we fall short of God's plan for us. That we aren't doing all we need to as followers of the King. I just pray that we all live more like Christ wants us to. That we step out of our bubbles and bring another friend to Christ. If that's not what we're here for, what are we doing?
S.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
The things we leave behind
"I wanna leave a legacy how will they remember me" Nicole Nordeman always knows just what to say to strike up a nerve. How will everyone remember me? What will I leave behind when I go, Will it be my awesome converse and some old candy bars? Am I leaving prints on my friends hearts of all the things I know to be truth. Or when I am gone will all the things I've said and done fade into the wind. There are days like yesterday that just make me laugh when remembering them. But thinking to myself: If that was my last day, was it enough? Because I'll be honest: I never live like this was my last day. I am really stubborn and can be quite pig headed. Which is unlike Christ in most ways. I know exactly where I get it from but it doesn't make it any easier to get rid of for sure. Today just like everyday could be someone we love lasts day. Because only God knows the very last day. Haven't you said things you wish you hadn't said. Even now they're weighing down your heart as you recall upon the moments.
I know I have been there. In fact who knows I'm probably there now. I think sometimes we're afraid of dying, when we should just celebrate that we lived! I know I want it to be a celebration that I'm in Heaven free from this world! You know it's crazy because reading when the disciples just got up and went with Christ. Could you just go? I know even now when someone asks me to go shopping, I need like 800 items and I still forget my phone. Today what are you putting in front of Christ? If it was your last day would you regret spending all your time on the things you did, and wished you did more of something else? More time with your kids, less time with the computer? More time reading the word, less time watching tv? Furthering your life in Christ, not fulfilling it with things of this world that is not our home? I feel like this is on my heart alot! Maybe it's where Christ has put his attention for a reason. Otherwise I wouldn't have to blog right now. But here I am, and here you are reading. I just get a glimpse of adulthood when days like today come. Moments passing in wondering what will be. Today just made me realize a lot of God's infinite power, and how High it truly is. Ephesians 3:16-21 says "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." We sing the words " All to Jesus I surrender, All to him I freely give". Why then when it comes to surrendering to we hold on to dear life, like a child with a lollipop? Why do are we disobedient, why haven't we learned. Not only that but what are we teaching our children and the generations to come? We are not self-disciplined? That we should only speak it not live it? Wake up Friends! If it was your last day: What would you be doing differently? I am always praying for you, Blessings to your week to come. S.
I know I have been there. In fact who knows I'm probably there now. I think sometimes we're afraid of dying, when we should just celebrate that we lived! I know I want it to be a celebration that I'm in Heaven free from this world! You know it's crazy because reading when the disciples just got up and went with Christ. Could you just go? I know even now when someone asks me to go shopping, I need like 800 items and I still forget my phone. Today what are you putting in front of Christ? If it was your last day would you regret spending all your time on the things you did, and wished you did more of something else? More time with your kids, less time with the computer? More time reading the word, less time watching tv? Furthering your life in Christ, not fulfilling it with things of this world that is not our home? I feel like this is on my heart alot! Maybe it's where Christ has put his attention for a reason. Otherwise I wouldn't have to blog right now. But here I am, and here you are reading. I just get a glimpse of adulthood when days like today come. Moments passing in wondering what will be. Today just made me realize a lot of God's infinite power, and how High it truly is. Ephesians 3:16-21 says "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." We sing the words " All to Jesus I surrender, All to him I freely give". Why then when it comes to surrendering to we hold on to dear life, like a child with a lollipop? Why do are we disobedient, why haven't we learned. Not only that but what are we teaching our children and the generations to come? We are not self-disciplined? That we should only speak it not live it? Wake up Friends! If it was your last day: What would you be doing differently? I am always praying for you, Blessings to your week to come. S.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Everything lies on Hope now
Well faithful readers, I apologize for not updating until now. Mostly because I try to be prompt and get one out a week. It is not only something I look forward to because I really like to blog it out, but something I like to think you all look forward to. So this weekend was a bit crazy but crazy isn't always necessarily a bad thing. I had the most wonderful opportunity to go to A day of Hope. :) Which to you who don't know what that is :it was a military conference. I had a wonderful friend offer to watch the kids so I really had a whole day to myself. :) I KNOW shocker.
Having a whole day to myself is well wonderful,is also hard for me to concentrate. Because after you have the littles. All you think about is what is Thing 1 getting into and did she just eat that? But after calling and making sure everything's A'OK I got to really pay attention and relax. The worship was so wonderful and made me realize how much I have lacked to make "ME" a priority. When God calls you to be a mom He doesn't mean that you should just forget about yourself. You need TLC now just as you did before. Probably even more now that your a mom. But because God is so good, He has given me a handful of people that are available when I need some "ME" time. So after having such a nice time at the conference, I have decided I will be taking advantage of my friends!
I have a new favorite song, One thing remains-Jesus Culture. Mostly because it speaks to everything I feel. God's love has never failed, never gives up and never runs out on me. I hear about how "my life is hard and difficult. Yet, how can it be when He NEVER gives up on me. Life never really turns out the way we anticipate or plan. But there is one thing that has always remained the same for me day in day out. It doesn't matter if the laundry is stacked up, the dishes aren't done, the children are screaming. He's always right there: Jesus is always there. His love never changes and He's my rock in all things. I have been spending time with thing 1 learning about animals. Looking up there pictures on the internet and asking him what they are. My favorite one is the rooster so far because he says "cook a dookcle doo". I've been reading in the psalms lately, they are like a warm cup of chocolate on a stormy day. One's you just wanna curl up by the fire and read till your hearts full. My favorite Psalm is Psalm 40. It's like the more I read it the more it's written in my body, satisfying my soul. The things need bedtime but blessings to you all. S.
Having a whole day to myself is well wonderful,is also hard for me to concentrate. Because after you have the littles. All you think about is what is Thing 1 getting into and did she just eat that? But after calling and making sure everything's A'OK I got to really pay attention and relax. The worship was so wonderful and made me realize how much I have lacked to make "ME" a priority. When God calls you to be a mom He doesn't mean that you should just forget about yourself. You need TLC now just as you did before. Probably even more now that your a mom. But because God is so good, He has given me a handful of people that are available when I need some "ME" time. So after having such a nice time at the conference, I have decided I will be taking advantage of my friends!
I have a new favorite song, One thing remains-Jesus Culture. Mostly because it speaks to everything I feel. God's love has never failed, never gives up and never runs out on me. I hear about how "my life is hard and difficult. Yet, how can it be when He NEVER gives up on me. Life never really turns out the way we anticipate or plan. But there is one thing that has always remained the same for me day in day out. It doesn't matter if the laundry is stacked up, the dishes aren't done, the children are screaming. He's always right there: Jesus is always there. His love never changes and He's my rock in all things. I have been spending time with thing 1 learning about animals. Looking up there pictures on the internet and asking him what they are. My favorite one is the rooster so far because he says "cook a dookcle doo". I've been reading in the psalms lately, they are like a warm cup of chocolate on a stormy day. One's you just wanna curl up by the fire and read till your hearts full. My favorite Psalm is Psalm 40. It's like the more I read it the more it's written in my body, satisfying my soul. The things need bedtime but blessings to you all. S.
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