Make time for your faith...

From recent posts you know that my life is nothing if not exploding at the seams.  There is more to get done in 24  hours than anyone could even attempt.  Not complaining, however using this to pray for clarity, balance of faith, family, and life events.  The family has recently found a  church family and dove right in.  The girls are involved in every activity possible.  I joined a Bible study that has blessed me exponentially.  I have to commend the church, because everyone is so accepting of us and not to mention we are now brothers and sisters in the one and only God.  That being said I recently made a commitment to read the Bible in a year.....3 to 4 chapters a day.  How you do it is up to you! 12 chapters for 3 days, etc.  I said, God, God of heaven, the great and awesome God loyal to his covenant and faithful to those who love him and obey his commands, Look at me and listen to me. (Nehemiah 1:5 The Message)  My children have noticed that when I start to prepare for bed...I get comfy and open the good book.  I have also found that because I can sometimes allow my emotions and stress to cloud my blue sky, that it takes that time spent in the word to clear the storm!  My point today is that no matter how little time you have, sharing this time with our God is the backbone to success in our faith.  Be faithful to him and he WILL provide.  Bless you .

Anxiety.....Who?

As "humans" I believe we use any opportunity presented to wallow in anxiety.  It may not be intentional, but it is definitely a fact that we are full of it.  Depending on your hat of the day...child of God, Wife, mother, friend, taxi, maid, chef, doctor(not the licensed kind of course...mommy style), need I go on.  Why wouldn't you worry, if not about how many heads you SHOULD have to get all your jobs done...isn't there supposed to be some YOU time in their somewhere.  If you are like me...it probably needs to be a visit to the therapist!  God wants us to take care of ourselves, if we don't there will be alot of jobs left undone...or some person who is going to be taking your therapy session.  I love all you guys...when my kids and I pray in the mornings on the way to school we end with..."God please protect our family, friends, and our strangers."  STOP WORRYING!  I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalms 34:4 Today Koen was playing with Thomas the train ( yes we have the whole set), he said "watch out thomas..here comes the rock slide!" I asked, "is thomas scared?" Koen says, "nope he is praying!" It's never easy to turn things over to God! We lose our control..the Independence we worked hard for.  But if you hear nothing...hear this...do it and your blessings will be ten fold.  Read a statement today that blessed me...God answers prayers with 1 of 3 answers... 1.yes 2.not yet 3.I have a better plan!  He is in control, let him be.  Commit to seek him first daily and ask "what shall I do for you today God?"  Wouldn't you have a smile on if you woke to that question everyday?

Borrowed Blessings

So what makes 1 different from 2..or 2 different from 3...or girls different from boys?  Ok so I'm not completely blonde..most of this is fake, but I'm talking about the borrowed blessings we get from the Lord! OUR CHILDREN!  The differences are amazing to me and I am not just talking about the obvious with personality, etc.  When Nick and I had Nevaeh, we felt like there wasn't a free moment for anything..then came Xylia..with 1 in school and baby at home now we definitely had NO time..then came Koen...can we say madness!  And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy lions; (Genesis 35:11)  So while pondering on this, it is obvious that God wants us (his children) to multiply, however we do that is left unsaid...pregnancy, adoption, foster care, or just plan CARE.  These blessings are handed to us at what seems like NOT always the best time.  There always seems to be a knot in the shoelace!  God has a plan.  This much I truly believe, the fact that we must overcome obstacles along the way, only makes us stronger.  I don't know about your blessings but mine bless me when I need it the most.  So I haven't really felt like myself this week...my schedule isn't happening as it should.  Girls to school, walk at railway, home for chores, girls from school, evening activities,etc.  I haven't gotten to walk because of the colder weather, and being the cautious mommy I don't want to get Koen out in it.  As trivial as it sounds when your schedule is off whether it be for exercise, illness, or plain laziness it messes you up.  When I'm having one of those  off days...everything is falling apart, etc... there is nothing better than one of my (God's) children giving me a hug and kiss and saying "I love you mommy".  It melts my heart!  So I guess my point today is, when the small stuff is sweating you...and your mojo is defective...find one of those borrowed blessings and get a kiss!  Please hug your borrowed blessings today, let them know you and God Almighty love them and will cherish these moments forever.