What a whirlwind life has been since we moved from Texas to Alabama. It seems like life never slows down, theres always something to keep us distracted and busy. I use to love writing on my journal blog, but got away from it. But, I really want to get back to writing on spiritual things, family things, and simply just spontaneous topics that jump into this crazy head of mine.
Tonight I write because the speaker we heard from tonight at church really rekindled a fire in me, and my husband. For any of you that know us, we have always had a heart for family ministry. When we came to peace with moving to Alabama, and not taking a church position in a church, that was a hard pill to swallow for my husband and I. We always saw ourselves working in the church. For the past so many months we knew God had something different, but just had to live on faith and wait. We are still waiting, and it seems since we have been married, we have been in a waiting period the whole time. I may have my Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling, and it seem crazy to some people that I am not using it in a paid position, but training up my children in my home every day is a much bigger calling to me and my husband. As I was reminded tonight–“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your might. These commands that I give you today are to be upon your heart. You shall teach them diligently (“impress”) to your children, you shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise.” Deut 6:4-7 That is some pretty serious commands. Being home with my child every day gives me the opportunity to have teachable moments with her, discipline her, talk of our Creator God. (Abigail loves talking about all the things God has created) I know God has called me to be home with her and future children.
Here is my kicker–yes, I will confess for accountability and to let others know they are not alone. We as moms get rung dry, and when we finally have free time, we want to veg, but really still need to clean up and get ready for the next day. Are these things I complain about, no. But, what I am getting at is the fact when do we find time for our quiet time? Well, I have come to realize the only way I am going to get my day off to right start is if I set my alarm before my early riser child. Yes, it will still be dark out, and I can count on being attacked spiritually more each day due to sacrificing sleep and spending time in the Word, prayer, and silence..but lets just hope the silence does not turn into me falling back to sleep. 😉 Tomorrow is a new day, and I am tired of being controlled by the world time schedule that takes me away so swiftly throughout the day. I am thinking about getting out an old study bible, and am way excited! We will see where God will lead me. But, all I know is, I have a big responsibility of raising my children to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind….and the only way that will happen, is if I am setting that example. Pray with me, and join me mommy’s and daddy’s.
Curious–what are you readying in Scripture right now?
In Christ,
Anna
Enjoy two of my most recent fav pics with my full of life daughter! We went on a family hike, and of course had to stop for pics. She brightens up my life and I thank God for her everyday!
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