"you have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. o Lord my God, i will give thanks to you forever." -psalm 30:11-12
today i am rejoicing with katie, for the Lord has indeed turned her mourning into dancing. after losing her daughter just days after birth this past august, she is now pregnant again. what joy after such heartache!
and then i think about all my mournings the Lord has turned into dancing... i am thankful for all that God has done.
i also think about those who are in the midst of mourning. i have dear friends who are dealing with infertility, marital struggles, and the loss of a child. family members who are battling cancer and serious health issues. i am convinced that the Lord will restore to them gladness and will turn their despair into joyousness. i can't wait for that, for them.
moving on to my tuesday...
hunter is napping right now, i am about to work out. my plans for the day totally changed. i was going to Bible Study this morning but a little boy woke up several hours earlier than usual and would be in desperate need for a nap by 10 am. i didn't want the nursery to have to deal with mister crabby. i feel guilty for not going; i have now missed the first two studies, so it seems silly to go and start the 3rd week into it. i guess sometimes being mommy calls for a change of plans and putting the needs of your child before plans.
speaking of Bible studies and such, as a sahm (stay at home mom) i often feel like i have to get so involved in several different things. it's almost as if, i don't feel like raising a child is enough. if you're a mom, do you deal with similar thoughts? it is completely untrue... i know that my greatest calling right now is to be a wife, mother and to maintain my household. i think it is just plain good to be less involved with this and that in certain seasons of life.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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I think that's a common way for mom's to feel. Don't worry about it... easier said than done, I know. : )
That is a loaded question there at the end Carissa! I don't think there is a cut and dry answer. You just have to walk in step with the Holy Spirit. Find a balance between mom and wife stuff and "extra" stuff. I think it is a great calling and one that usurps alot of activities but we also have to make sure we don't use it as an excuse and the only way to be sure is if we ask God what HE wants us to do.
Check out this post. Very good.
http://www.likeawarmcupofcoffee.com/home/index.php/2010/we-are-more-american-than-we-are-christian/
if you are reading this, you have to click on the link above and read the article. so good and challenging!
thank you anonymous - i love voddie baucham.
I know isn't it great! P.S. This is Liz Falls
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