I am currently walking through a season in my life where I am being refined, tested and tried in so many different areas. As it all started, I really didnt think it would be a long season -whoa! was I wrong!
This journey in discovering Gods created purpose for women -for me- I am realizing more and more how every aspect of our lives is affected by this relationship with Him. Even more importantly is that I am realizing more and more that He cares intimately about every aspect of my life and it is that intimacy that brings my relationship with Him to a whole new level.
Currently I am:
Learning how to mother a pre-teen.
Growing as a mother of 4 (vs 3 -it really is different!).
Practicing the hard "art" of submission to my Husband and Gods Word.
Being convicted about time management but not sure how to move forward.
Learning how to deal with anger in a Godly way.
Trying to finish a school year for the pre-teen.
Incredibly burdened for the lost in my life.
Nursing a broken heart for a friend who is suffering greatly.
There are so many "little" areas in my life where God is working. Some of them are big in and of themselves but mostly it is just the overwhelming picture of all of it at once that gets to me some days. I am also learning that -just as I tell my kids- we need to take it step-by-step and moment-by-moment. Focus on one thing at a time and do that one thing with excellence. Then move on to the next thing and do that one thing with excellence. Gods grace will cover all the rest.
♥
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Looking back
It is easy to get discouraged in life.
So many mountains to conquer.
So many trials to endure.
So many things to learn and grow in.
Even in the midst of joyful times, it can be overwhelming when we think that every moment we are to be learning and growing closer to and more like the Lord.
A new baby brings joy and challenge.
A new marriage brings joy and challenge.
A new friendship brings joy and challenge.
It is easy to feel like we are never going to get it. We are never going to change. We are never going to learn. And yet, we do.
I just spend a bit of time looking through a journal from several years ago. It started because I was looking for something -a small detail- and in order to find it, I had to wade through many entries from that season of my life. It was a good season -one full of life and joy.
As I read, I noticed two things...
1. Even in the midst of the good of that season, there was hard times and areas where I was struggling. It was a financially hard time as well as emotionally.
2. I really have changed! Good changes. Growth changes. Maturing changes.
Its true. Things I used to struggle with (attitudes, actions, emotions) have been replaced with new struggles. Some I have overcome, some I have simply avoided. Many that I still struggle with daily. Interestingly, there are also things I used to delight in that I dont nearly as much anymore. The key is remaining on that uphill incline -always moving onward and upward.
Being able to look back and see where I was compared to where I am now is a blessing and a source of encouragement to me today.
♥
So many mountains to conquer.
So many trials to endure.
So many things to learn and grow in.
Even in the midst of joyful times, it can be overwhelming when we think that every moment we are to be learning and growing closer to and more like the Lord.
A new baby brings joy and challenge.
A new marriage brings joy and challenge.
A new friendship brings joy and challenge.
It is easy to feel like we are never going to get it. We are never going to change. We are never going to learn. And yet, we do.
I just spend a bit of time looking through a journal from several years ago. It started because I was looking for something -a small detail- and in order to find it, I had to wade through many entries from that season of my life. It was a good season -one full of life and joy.
As I read, I noticed two things...
1. Even in the midst of the good of that season, there was hard times and areas where I was struggling. It was a financially hard time as well as emotionally.
2. I really have changed! Good changes. Growth changes. Maturing changes.
Its true. Things I used to struggle with (attitudes, actions, emotions) have been replaced with new struggles. Some I have overcome, some I have simply avoided. Many that I still struggle with daily. Interestingly, there are also things I used to delight in that I dont nearly as much anymore. The key is remaining on that uphill incline -always moving onward and upward.
Being able to look back and see where I was compared to where I am now is a blessing and a source of encouragement to me today.
♥
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