The other day Japhteth and I sat down and made out a schedule. Since then I have been able to have a decent amount of rest in the afternoon. But this works out only if I stick to it, not stopping to rest whenever I feel like it and cutting the naptime in the morning short. So today again I blessed the Lord for a husband who knew how to fix this problem and who listens when he can't fix it. :)
This afternoon though I had another case of anticipation . . . and thus couldn't rest very well. Too many exciting thought going about in my head about all that needs to get done before we go to a family camp called FOCIS (Familes of Christ in Service) here in Northern MN, and thoughts about how enjoyable it will be. I will get a big break from making meals (ALL WEEK), have lots of fellowship with other ladies. In the morning there are classes for adults, children and even babysitters for the little ones if you like. The afternoons consist of family time which for us will be takes up mostly with naps :). Then in the evening there are things like Chapel, vollyball etc.
Just a wonderful week to look forward to!!!!!!!
As I've said before I have problems going to sleep when I am anticipating something like a trip, or even just if something out or the ordinary is happening. It's hard to get my mind to "settle down like a good little girl" and get the sleep I need.
Today I was reminded that spriritually that may be a good thing. We are looking for Jesus return!! We are not to" sleep"! We are to be going about makeing sure our hearts are cleansed from all filthiness, sharing the good news with others that they too might be ready. We are to be so excited anticipating His coming that it will be no problem to be found sleeping.
Happily anticipating: Japtheth's last day at his "old" job (tomorrow), a short trip(almost two hours one way) to pick up some vegtables and visit a friend, lots of sweet corn to do up (last year if the neighbors cows wouldn't have eaten it the frost wouldn't taken it), our family "vacation" next week
And then one of the best things, Japtheth will be working at home!!!!!! We're almost ready for him to begin work. We have a room in the basement fixed us as his workshop. A Stitch in Time (Sewing Machine Repair) Japheth's new home business starts officially on August 29th! Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! I can't wait to have him around more of the time! I used to go in with him on Saturdays when he just worked half a day, but it got harder and harder to be able to do that after the babies came. I just love being with him.
But more than that I am anticipating and excited about Jesus's coming to take me HOME! Like my friend at This Side of Glory, this world is not my home and I can't wait to go HOME! I get homesick . . . , sick of the sin, the temptations, the mess this world and people are in and I dearly LONG TO BE WITH JESUS. He is everything I ever wanted . . . And it will be "heaven" just to be with him!
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005
The Promises of God
"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord; and the fruit of the womb . . . " Ps. 127:3
We are happy to announce that God has blessed us again!!! And can't wait to see the "new face" that spring will bring. Yep, next years model is on the way!
These days are days to lean hard on the promises of God . . . I find the ups and downs of pregnancy a challenge. At times I wonder why God made us ladies with so many of these homones that send your emotions in a swirl. My dear husband is so steady.
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." - Phil 4:19
"Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days so shall thy strength be." - Deut 33:25
"It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect." Ps. 18:32
"My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in your weakness." II Cor. 12:9a
God has proved himself time and again. His grace is sufficient! I trust in Him!
We are happy to announce that God has blessed us again!!! And can't wait to see the "new face" that spring will bring. Yep, next years model is on the way!
These days are days to lean hard on the promises of God . . . I find the ups and downs of pregnancy a challenge. At times I wonder why God made us ladies with so many of these homones that send your emotions in a swirl. My dear husband is so steady.
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." - Phil 4:19
"Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days so shall thy strength be." - Deut 33:25
"It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect." Ps. 18:32
"My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in your weakness." II Cor. 12:9a
God has proved himself time and again. His grace is sufficient! I trust in Him!
Friday, August 05, 2005
And God Saw That It Was Good
These past few days I've been teaching my boys a song about creation.
Remember how the Bible keeps saying " . . . and God saw that it was good."
I'm rejoicing in my bread. I "saw that it was good." I've been trying off and on ever since I started housekeeping.
We are made in God's image. Is that why I get that feeling of deep satisfaction after canning pickles, making freezer jam or putting up corn?
Gensis 1:31 "And God saw everything that He had made, and behold it was very good." Unlike God not everything I make is good. But once in a while I, being made in His image, can have the satisfaction of something turning out good.
Remember how the Bible keeps saying " . . . and God saw that it was good."
I'm rejoicing in my bread. I "saw that it was good." I've been trying off and on ever since I started housekeeping.
We are made in God's image. Is that why I get that feeling of deep satisfaction after canning pickles, making freezer jam or putting up corn?
Gensis 1:31 "And God saw everything that He had made, and behold it was very good." Unlike God not everything I make is good. But once in a while I, being made in His image, can have the satisfaction of something turning out good.
Thursday, July 28, 2005
There is a Season
"To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1 Now is the season to raise my children. Now is the season to garden. Now is the season to make memories. Now is the season to pray for my family . . . And the list goes on.
I am finding that I don't have much time for blogging; there are other priorities that come first. We are all given the same amount of time in a day . . . how am I using it? Lately I've been challenged to redeem my time. Life is not just for enjoyment. It is a battle and determines our destination for eternity . . . our lives affect others and their eternal destiny.
"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:16
I am finding that I don't have much time for blogging; there are other priorities that come first. We are all given the same amount of time in a day . . . how am I using it? Lately I've been challenged to redeem my time. Life is not just for enjoyment. It is a battle and determines our destination for eternity . . . our lives affect others and their eternal destiny.
"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:16
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Mentors
Who is a mentor? There are three different ways ladies have been a mentor to me lately.
One lady has touched the practical side giving me wonderful ways and ideas to implement spending quality time with my children each day, teaching my children to work, ect. She also has invested time into me . . . talking with me, sending meals over and showing me that she cared.
The other lady doesn't know she is my mentor. We don't talk very often, but I see from "afar" her dependancey on God. I see shadows under her eyes at times, I see tears of repentance for her own willful ways, I see a pure heart, I see a loving heart opening up her home to children other than her own when she could say "I already have my hands full." I hear her speak of Colossians 1:11 "Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness . . ." and say how much this means to her right now. I've seen her tired as all get out and yet abounding, I've seen her pick up her Bible at any possible moment and gather strength even when her body cries for sleep . . .
I've just had glimpses into her life, but it has been enough to spur me on. It touches my heart to see her live out in the day to day activities of mothering these verses that God surely meant for us moms!
Sunday evening we were talking about mentors at church and one lady shared that the biggest mentor in her life was her mother watching her spend time with the Lord and watching her go "into her closet" to pray. And her life examplified that that time was well spent . . . Her face radiated, her walk was Godly. What a challenge for me!
I praise God for living examples!
One lady has touched the practical side giving me wonderful ways and ideas to implement spending quality time with my children each day, teaching my children to work, ect. She also has invested time into me . . . talking with me, sending meals over and showing me that she cared.
The other lady doesn't know she is my mentor. We don't talk very often, but I see from "afar" her dependancey on God. I see shadows under her eyes at times, I see tears of repentance for her own willful ways, I see a pure heart, I see a loving heart opening up her home to children other than her own when she could say "I already have my hands full." I hear her speak of Colossians 1:11 "Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness . . ." and say how much this means to her right now. I've seen her tired as all get out and yet abounding, I've seen her pick up her Bible at any possible moment and gather strength even when her body cries for sleep . . .
I've just had glimpses into her life, but it has been enough to spur me on. It touches my heart to see her live out in the day to day activities of mothering these verses that God surely meant for us moms!
Sunday evening we were talking about mentors at church and one lady shared that the biggest mentor in her life was her mother watching her spend time with the Lord and watching her go "into her closet" to pray. And her life examplified that that time was well spent . . . Her face radiated, her walk was Godly. What a challenge for me!
I praise God for living examples!
Friday, July 15, 2005
If We Faint Not
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not." Galations 6:9
Recently in the midst of garden, yard and daily duties which is so numerous in the summer,I have been fighting battles, battles against sluggish obedience from my children. "Right away, all the way and with a happy smile" is the logo we're trying to instill.
I don't know why but training my children seems a great deal harder than the easy, "pat" answers you read in different childtraining books . . . or sometimes the advice you get from "onlookers". And many, many times I grow weary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
. . . But we will reap what we sow.
Ecclesiastes 11:6a "In the morning sow thy seed and in the evening withhold not thine hand."
Psalm 126:5&6 "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
Many times in my faintheartedness I go forth with tears, tired of having to do this discipline, training, reminding and explaining. But I must not give up . . . and by the grace of God I will rejoice today and in days to come!
Recently in the midst of garden, yard and daily duties which is so numerous in the summer,I have been fighting battles, battles against sluggish obedience from my children. "Right away, all the way and with a happy smile" is the logo we're trying to instill.
I don't know why but training my children seems a great deal harder than the easy, "pat" answers you read in different childtraining books . . . or sometimes the advice you get from "onlookers". And many, many times I grow weary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
. . . But we will reap what we sow.
Ecclesiastes 11:6a "In the morning sow thy seed and in the evening withhold not thine hand."
Psalm 126:5&6 "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
Many times in my faintheartedness I go forth with tears, tired of having to do this discipline, training, reminding and explaining. But I must not give up . . . and by the grace of God I will rejoice today and in days to come!
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Song of Praise in This Heart
This past weekend at our church campout, the Lancastor Children's Choir gave a program. This song keeps running through my mind.
"God is good, all the time. He put a song of praise, in this heart of mine! . . .
God put so much love in my heart for my children that I could burst at times. I guess God know we needed to know how much He loves you and me!
Umm . . . I got these pictures in the wrong order. Loraine wouldn't cooperate for a better picture but we had to get some daisy pictures before the season is over. Summer's in the North here fly by. It has been busy especially with me taking a trip. Actually yesterday I went past and Dawson had just mowed it down for hay. Yes! Just in time! . . . Wish I would've gotten Wayne too!
It is becoming a family tradition to take pictures in our neighbor's daisy field. We started before Japheth was born. Partly because I love flowers and partly now in rememberance of our little ones in heaven, one being named Daisy.
"You'll never know dear, how much I love you . . ."
"God is good, all the time. He put a song of praise, in this heart of mine! . . .
God put so much love in my heart for my children that I could burst at times. I guess God know we needed to know how much He loves you and me!
Umm . . . I got these pictures in the wrong order. Loraine wouldn't cooperate for a better picture but we had to get some daisy pictures before the season is over. Summer's in the North here fly by. It has been busy especially with me taking a trip. Actually yesterday I went past and Dawson had just mowed it down for hay. Yes! Just in time! . . . Wish I would've gotten Wayne too!
It is becoming a family tradition to take pictures in our neighbor's daisy field. We started before Japheth was born. Partly because I love flowers and partly now in rememberance of our little ones in heaven, one being named Daisy.
"You'll never know dear, how much I love you . . ."
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