Just a word of encouragement for you mothers out there. If you are anything like me, you could use all you can get.
Seems like everything falls apart when I start to cook dinner or sit down to write out the bills. My oldest wants a freezer pop, the middle one gets a stinky or smashs her finger, and the baby starts crying. As soon as I get one pacified then I have to take care of another's needs. It gets rather frustrating at times. I know there are times I feel like I haven't accomplished anything.
I thought about these things as I was listening to my dad's lesson this morning. He spoke about being exhausted in your marriage. I know I get exhausted many times when it comes to being a mother. We faint. That point when you say "I can't take it anymore" or maybe you just want to cry. But he pointed out a scripture that I am sure we have all heard.
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31
Maybe you have been helping your child off to college this week, your pulling overtime at the job, or just plain tired of your day to day route. Don't faint! Look to God for your strength. Are you praying yourself out of those stressful situations or are you counting? This scripture promises that the Lord will give you strength in those hard times but you have to rely on him. PRAY...PRAY..PRAY.. So keep slaving over that stove, wiping those snotty noses, and kissing those boo boos. God is right there with you. You are raising those children for the glory of God.. and every little thing you do counts!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
The Most Important Thing in Life!
I cannot imagine calling this a "christian" blog without sharing God's plan of salvation. I hope each and everyone of you are saved but this is particularly for the ones that are not.
Are you 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
None of us are perfect and the bible tells us so in Romans 3: 23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"
Those things that we do that cause us not to be perfect are called sin. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death" Therefore there is a payment for that sin which is hell. But God made a way for us to go to heaven!
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should no perish but have everlasting life"
God sent his son to bear our sin on the cross. He was crucified and rose again.
Romans 10:13 "for whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"
God loves us so much that he made a way. All you have to do is realize that you need him, call upon him and believe in him. It is so simple. You don't have to live a perfect life or go through some twelve step program. Just ask Jesus to come into your heart. He is always there waiting.
Are you 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
None of us are perfect and the bible tells us so in Romans 3: 23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"
Those things that we do that cause us not to be perfect are called sin. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death" Therefore there is a payment for that sin which is hell. But God made a way for us to go to heaven!
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should no perish but have everlasting life"
God sent his son to bear our sin on the cross. He was crucified and rose again.
Romans 10:13 "for whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"
God loves us so much that he made a way. All you have to do is realize that you need him, call upon him and believe in him. It is so simple. You don't have to live a perfect life or go through some twelve step program. Just ask Jesus to come into your heart. He is always there waiting.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Rainy day activities.....
Blah...on those rainy days I wish I could sleep all day! I don't know about you but my kids get cabin fever easily. They need some way to get their wiggles out so they don"t feel couped up. I have a few ideas to keep those little minds and bodies busy.
....CARD MAKING- get out some construction paper and let the kids color and draw whatever they want. If you really feel frisky, let them finger paint or use chalk on black constuction paper. Then when grandmommie or daddy's birthday comes up, fold in half and add a title on the front and names on the inside. Wah..la...instant card and it saved you from spending 5 bucks at Hallmark.
.....MOVIE TIME- grab some popcorn and a classic movie. Its a great way to get the kids settled down before nap time.
.....WATER CRAZY- now for this one you must go beyond your natural instinct mothers. Let them play in the rain. Get that great plastic pool out and dump some bath toys in it. They will love it...and trust me, they will live through it.
.....MEMORY VERSE- don't forget to practice those memory verses...and rainy days are the best days to catch up.
.....BOOKS- read, read, read....read to your children, have them read to you, or if they are old enough let them read to themselves....this is a great way to increase their vocabulary and thinking skills.
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to ideas that can kick the gloom out of your rainy day. Keep your mind and body active and that rainy day will fly by.
....CARD MAKING- get out some construction paper and let the kids color and draw whatever they want. If you really feel frisky, let them finger paint or use chalk on black constuction paper. Then when grandmommie or daddy's birthday comes up, fold in half and add a title on the front and names on the inside. Wah..la...instant card and it saved you from spending 5 bucks at Hallmark.
.....MOVIE TIME- grab some popcorn and a classic movie. Its a great way to get the kids settled down before nap time.
.....WATER CRAZY- now for this one you must go beyond your natural instinct mothers. Let them play in the rain. Get that great plastic pool out and dump some bath toys in it. They will love it...and trust me, they will live through it.
.....MEMORY VERSE- don't forget to practice those memory verses...and rainy days are the best days to catch up.
.....BOOKS- read, read, read....read to your children, have them read to you, or if they are old enough let them read to themselves....this is a great way to increase their vocabulary and thinking skills.
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to ideas that can kick the gloom out of your rainy day. Keep your mind and body active and that rainy day will fly by.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Hear Ye...Hear Ye..
Gossip, Gossip, and more Gossip. Everyone has their pets and I think this is one of the worst. No matter which side you are on, spilling the beans or just listening to those beans being spilt, the outcome is never good.
Just last Sunday night my pastor was preaching about character and I have to say that this hits directly home when talking about gossip. Just remember you must speak truth and also have mercy. Gossip is almost always negative and usually hurts someones feelings.
Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
Exodus 23:1 (KJV)
We all must forgive and go on. Because as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ we have to work with and see each other weekly. So like I read on a local sign the other day " a spoken word can never be unspoken, so THINK"!
Just last Sunday night my pastor was preaching about character and I have to say that this hits directly home when talking about gossip. Just remember you must speak truth and also have mercy. Gossip is almost always negative and usually hurts someones feelings.
Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
Exodus 23:1 (KJV)
We all must forgive and go on. Because as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ we have to work with and see each other weekly. So like I read on a local sign the other day " a spoken word can never be unspoken, so THINK"!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Overworked church worker?
Do Sundays feel like a day of work instead of a day of rest?
Do you feel like you give and give without any reward?
Look up my fellow sisters in Christ for the scripture says we shall be renewed daily. Your work is not in vain.
"For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but through our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, whis is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are tempral; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
2nd Corinthinans 4:15-18 (KJV )
Have you ever watched a widow work her fingers to the bone to help with various things at your church? They rarely get praise for their hard work but yet they press on. Have you ever notice that young teenager happily volunteering to help do what he or she can, only to be pushed away or ignored? Or how about that overworked mom with her hands completely full yet she still finds the time and energy to teach or volunteer in the nursery.
SMILE! You may not feel as though you are appreciated but you are....by God. You are a big part of the much bigger picture. A child may not get saved in your sunday school class or in the nursery, the pastor may not pat you on the back for all those smiles and hand shakes you meet the congregation with while greeting, and you may not get a thank you for all the help you give to throw a baby shower for a new mother to be......but God notices you. A much bigger reward awaits for you in heaven. So keep your chin up! No matter what, you will influence a child, mother, unsaved person, or fellow christian in some way. So make sure that influence is postive and accounted for the glory of God and not yourself. I know it is hard at times but that is why we have each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, to encourage and push to press on.
Do you feel like you give and give without any reward?
Look up my fellow sisters in Christ for the scripture says we shall be renewed daily. Your work is not in vain.
"For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but through our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, whis is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are tempral; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
2nd Corinthinans 4:15-18 (KJV )
Have you ever watched a widow work her fingers to the bone to help with various things at your church? They rarely get praise for their hard work but yet they press on. Have you ever notice that young teenager happily volunteering to help do what he or she can, only to be pushed away or ignored? Or how about that overworked mom with her hands completely full yet she still finds the time and energy to teach or volunteer in the nursery.
SMILE! You may not feel as though you are appreciated but you are....by God. You are a big part of the much bigger picture. A child may not get saved in your sunday school class or in the nursery, the pastor may not pat you on the back for all those smiles and hand shakes you meet the congregation with while greeting, and you may not get a thank you for all the help you give to throw a baby shower for a new mother to be......but God notices you. A much bigger reward awaits for you in heaven. So keep your chin up! No matter what, you will influence a child, mother, unsaved person, or fellow christian in some way. So make sure that influence is postive and accounted for the glory of God and not yourself. I know it is hard at times but that is why we have each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, to encourage and push to press on.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Structure is Best....
Whether you have one child or five....I have one word that is a must STRUCTURE STRUCTURE STRUCTURE.
A schedule...I don't know about you but my children do better in any situation when they know what to expect. This holds true to even something simple such as going to the grocery store.. Surprises are not welcomed...like a UPS delivery man ringing the door bell during nap time..talk about a damper...first the children don't get to the rest they needed and second they are completely grumpy. Something I like to do is park beside a buggy return at the grocery store. Next I explain to the children what we are going inside to do and if they behave in a decent manner than I will reward them. From there I load the children in a buggy and truck it to the inside. Try to keep some type of schedule this keeps the children knowing what to expect and helps you avoid the ever so dreaded temper tantrum.
A schedule...I don't know about you but my children do better in any situation when they know what to expect. This holds true to even something simple such as going to the grocery store.. Surprises are not welcomed...like a UPS delivery man ringing the door bell during nap time..talk about a damper...first the children don't get to the rest they needed and second they are completely grumpy. Something I like to do is park beside a buggy return at the grocery store. Next I explain to the children what we are going inside to do and if they behave in a decent manner than I will reward them. From there I load the children in a buggy and truck it to the inside. Try to keep some type of schedule this keeps the children knowing what to expect and helps you avoid the ever so dreaded temper tantrum.
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