I am broken, but thankfully, I am also under construction. I am thankful for my brokenness, for without my brokenness, I would likely not rely on the Father as I do each day. I HAVE to rely on Him, to turn my life and all control over to Him or I simply would not make it.
Naturally, I am selfish, but He is making me selfLESS...turning my focus to love and serve those around me. I am quick to anger; however, He is showing me to correct my children in the gentle and loving manner in which He corrects me. I am shy...not that it is a sin to be shy....but He calls me out of my shyness as I give Him control and He guides me out of my usual comfort zone as I speak to acquaintances and even strangers in an effort to show them the love of Christ in simple ways. I am self-conscious, but He shows me that I am His precious creation, a daughter of the King, made to radiate His beauty. I get caught up in the hustle of life, rushing my children through the daily activities, yet He shows me how to slow down, enjoy both the priceless time that I have with my children...HIS children. He shows me the wonders of His creation all around us that we tend to pass by without notice...the little "love notes" that he has formed for us personally. He is showing me ways to teach my children to notice the joys and wonder of His creation, as well.
It is human nature to dislike discomfort; however, He has shown me that if I am comfortable, I should be on alert--to stop and see what I am missing. Personally, if I am comfortable, I am not listening to what He has asked me to do. If I am comfortable, it typically means that I am becoming stagnate, and thus useless to the Kingdom.
Yesterday on the radio I heard, "Grace is when God gives us what we don't deserve. Mercy is when he doesn't give us what we do deserve." That is so true! I fail. I fail daily, but Father's never ending grace and patience continue to amaze me. I am broken, and He is slowly, but surely helping me to become the wife and mother that I am called to become. His job is big, but He is bigger! His job will not be complete in this life, but one day I will stand before Him in awe and His work will be complete.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Busy, Busy!!
It has been a while since I have had the opportunity to post to the blog! We have had a lot going on in our world since E's birthday! We had a great time playing in the snow this winter, but we have been seeing the introduction of spring here and there. It is great to get outside and run in the sunshine again! We have so much to be thankful for each day!
Z is officially in the full swing of tax season and we are counting down the days until April 15th. I think that it is really rewarding for him when he is really able to help some of the clients out, but the hours are a little tough right now.
C got a call to play spring soccer and he jumpped at the chance. He also signed up for baseball and is on his best friend's team. Dad is having a little bit of anxiety over having to root for a Cardinal, but says that he is going to get a Cubs hat for C to wear to practice, which I am sure will make him feel better. C has been keeping a very busy schedule, with either baseball or soccer practice every day except one throughout the week, and games on Saturdays. Thankfully, baseball games won't really start until after soccer is over.
J signed up for T-ball, after a long and very patient 2 years of watching big brother play. He has his first practice this week and I am so excited for him. He has asked every day for....well, I can't really even remember when!
E is now having to be the patient one, which is rough on a little guy who does not like to stay still. We could use some prayer for this, actually! I try taking balls for him to play with during practices and games, but he isn't really happy with even that because he thinks that he needs to be on the same field as the big guys! I am thankful that we have a beautiful forecast for the week, filled with sunny skies and mid to upper 60 degree highs!
I have been working for my step-dad's law firm doing his bookkeeping and billing, as well as subbing at J and E's school. I just accepted a teaching position for the summer, where they will even have a class for the older kids so that all three boys can go when I teach. It will only be 2 days a week, which is perfect for the summer!
Little bit just woke up, so I will sign off for now! I will try to take some pics of all of the practices this week and get them posted soon!
Z is officially in the full swing of tax season and we are counting down the days until April 15th. I think that it is really rewarding for him when he is really able to help some of the clients out, but the hours are a little tough right now.
C got a call to play spring soccer and he jumpped at the chance. He also signed up for baseball and is on his best friend's team. Dad is having a little bit of anxiety over having to root for a Cardinal, but says that he is going to get a Cubs hat for C to wear to practice, which I am sure will make him feel better. C has been keeping a very busy schedule, with either baseball or soccer practice every day except one throughout the week, and games on Saturdays. Thankfully, baseball games won't really start until after soccer is over.
J signed up for T-ball, after a long and very patient 2 years of watching big brother play. He has his first practice this week and I am so excited for him. He has asked every day for....well, I can't really even remember when!
E is now having to be the patient one, which is rough on a little guy who does not like to stay still. We could use some prayer for this, actually! I try taking balls for him to play with during practices and games, but he isn't really happy with even that because he thinks that he needs to be on the same field as the big guys! I am thankful that we have a beautiful forecast for the week, filled with sunny skies and mid to upper 60 degree highs!
I have been working for my step-dad's law firm doing his bookkeeping and billing, as well as subbing at J and E's school. I just accepted a teaching position for the summer, where they will even have a class for the older kids so that all three boys can go when I teach. It will only be 2 days a week, which is perfect for the summer!
Little bit just woke up, so I will sign off for now! I will try to take some pics of all of the practices this week and get them posted soon!
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