O be careful little eyes what you see
O be careful little eyes what you see
There's a Father up above
And He's looking down in love
So, be careful little eyes what you see
O be careful little ears what you hear
O be careful little ears what you hear
There's a Father up above
And He's looking down in love
So, be careful little ears what you hear
O be careful little hands what you do
O be careful little hands what you do
There's a Father up above
And He's looking down in love
So, be careful little hands what you do
O be careful little feet where you go
O be careful little feet where you go
There's a Father up above
And He's looking down in love
So, be careful little feet where you go
O be careful little mouth what you say
O be careful little mouth what you say
There's a Father up above
And He's looking down in love
So, be careful little mouth what you say
This childhood song has so much truth in it.....Our mind will house forever what we look at for a second.
To my children my heart cries out!! "OH Be CAREFUL little eyes what you SEE!! It is a sad day when I cannot let my child watch a wholesome cartoon on t.v. because indubitably there will be a commercial that contains an explicit message.
"That is just the world we live in" Well that may be true, but it does NOT have to be MY FAMILY'S reality!!
Oh be careful my little babies, when mommy is not there....
Psalm 101:3 (King James Version)
3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes
It is a good thing to be different, set apart....do not be embarrassed for the stand you are taking!
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see........
Dear God let this burden not pass from my heart, to ensure the salvation of my children!
Showing posts with label Devotion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Devotion. Show all posts
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Monday, December 1, 2008
A Calling
Have you ever felt like God was wanting to take you to a place you hadn't ever been? I am there. I have these thoughts and desires that God is calling me to be consecrated/set apart/devoted to God. I mean REALLY devoted. The only problem is that I am not totally sure what that means. I have these crazy desires to throw out the t.v., home school, have a life centered around the Bible, to have my children wake up with the sounds of their parents travailing on their behalf. (The only problem is I dont really know how to travail. I really only barely know how to pray. There are even times I feel weird when I am calling out to God. How can he really hear me through this ceiling? How can he really heal someone? How does he have that power?)
Why when so many are starting to step away from the standards of the old church, am I being pulled towards them? I struggle/even fight against, on some level, the desires that are pulling at me. Is this God calling me to be seperate? Is this me just...........what? What else could it be? How do I break the habits that in some ways have me bound and keep me from taking those first steps? What really are those first steps?
I was baptized and got the Holy Ghost when I was 7. Billy got the Holy Ghost this past July 13 after coming to church for almost 5 years.
Starting last fall we began to really set our sights on God and started making decisions to raise our family in a way that would honor him. There was a momentum that built and we could just feel the intensity every Sunday. As we were down in the altar, we could tell God was changing our lives. After July 13th, everything went downhill. We just let life take over. I was pregnant, then we had Wyatt, then school, then fall festivals, then illnesses, then......yadda....yadda...yadda.
Yesterday was the first time I felt the power of God moving in my soul, urging me to continue on the path we started on last year. I prayed "God, give me the strength and courage to raise these children the way you want me to." I am so scared. Scared my friends/family will think I am fanatical, scared my kids will be bored without the t.v., some things sound so trivial writing them here. Fact is, I need a confimation that these desires are from God.
Sorry to ramble but I had to get this out.
Why when so many are starting to step away from the standards of the old church, am I being pulled towards them? I struggle/even fight against, on some level, the desires that are pulling at me. Is this God calling me to be seperate? Is this me just...........what? What else could it be? How do I break the habits that in some ways have me bound and keep me from taking those first steps? What really are those first steps?
I was baptized and got the Holy Ghost when I was 7. Billy got the Holy Ghost this past July 13 after coming to church for almost 5 years.
Starting last fall we began to really set our sights on God and started making decisions to raise our family in a way that would honor him. There was a momentum that built and we could just feel the intensity every Sunday. As we were down in the altar, we could tell God was changing our lives. After July 13th, everything went downhill. We just let life take over. I was pregnant, then we had Wyatt, then school, then fall festivals, then illnesses, then......yadda....yadda...yadda.
Yesterday was the first time I felt the power of God moving in my soul, urging me to continue on the path we started on last year. I prayed "God, give me the strength and courage to raise these children the way you want me to." I am so scared. Scared my friends/family will think I am fanatical, scared my kids will be bored without the t.v., some things sound so trivial writing them here. Fact is, I need a confimation that these desires are from God.
Sorry to ramble but I had to get this out.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Fulfilled
There is nothing better than feeling like you are doing what God has called you to do. I truly feel that as I endeavor to love my kids more, kiss my husband more, keep my home a more peaceful place, I am reaping the rewards of a content heart by doing what I am called to do. This is my calling. I am a homemaker. Whether or not God will ever have me work, I am not sure. For now though, I am building a home. The cleanliness, nutrition, knowledge, love and atmosphere of my home is MY responsiblity. I have a whole lot to learn, but am finding even the journey of discovery so fulfilling.
I have never felt more conected with my home. As I am cleaning the floors and throwing out the clutter of my physical home, I am doing the same with my heart. Although there are several uncertain situations in our life I have a peace.
Thank you God for such a feeling! I never realized that living for you would be so rewarding. Thank you for showing me that you love even me.
I have never felt more conected with my home. As I am cleaning the floors and throwing out the clutter of my physical home, I am doing the same with my heart. Although there are several uncertain situations in our life I have a peace.
Thank you God for such a feeling! I never realized that living for you would be so rewarding. Thank you for showing me that you love even me.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Meek and Quiet Spirit
1 Peter 3:4 (King James Version)
4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
1 Peter 3:4 (New International Version)
4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
Now this passage is a call for Christian women to example Christ to thier husbands in this way. I actually think that the NIV translation is the one I understand best.
Ashley's version:
So this is saying to me to let my inner self (thoughts, desires, intentions) be meek (gentle, mild of temper, soft, not easily provoked or irritated) and quiet (peaceable, not turbulent, not giving offense, mild, contented) and this is important and valuable to God.
I can't help but feel that this must be some sort of dirty joke. THIS is of value to God? Well I am just about as opposite as one can get with this description. I feel like I am constantly aggrivated and very easily provoked. I do love peace but very often have high levels of anxiety and feelings of doubt in myself and my ability to complete the task before me (raise this family). I am careful not to offend people but very often I stick my foot in my mouth. And most importantly I know God "loves" me but I want to be of "value" to him.
"Lord, Please help me as I learn to better serve you. I want to example you by loving my children and husband unconditionally and with a meek and quiet spirit. Please quicken my heart when I begin to act/react in a way that is unbecoming to you. I do realize that my little girls will be a product of what I show them to be. I do not want them to be the me they see now. Please help me to change and get my heart in line with your word before it is too late. I also know that the tone of my marriage and home will be set by me. Help me to think of them when I am having a bad day. I want to put my emotions in check so Billy and the kids can feel happiness everyday.
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen"
Billy,
It is my desire to love you with an unconditional love just the way God loves us. Please be patient with me while I learn. I am sure I will make mistakes but know I love you and you are my one and only, till death do us part.
Abigail, Payton, Hannah, William, and Wyatt,
Mommy loves you more than anything. I am so glad God has allowed me to have you in my life. I make a lot of mistakes and sometimes I have not been the sweet and loving quiet spirited mother God has called me to be. I am sorry for that. From this day forward I will do my best to love you patiently, to kiss more bo-bo's, scratch more backs, and read more books. Follow me, I will lead you in the right direction.
4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
1 Peter 3:4 (New International Version)
4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
Now this passage is a call for Christian women to example Christ to thier husbands in this way. I actually think that the NIV translation is the one I understand best.
Ashley's version:
So this is saying to me to let my inner self (thoughts, desires, intentions) be meek (gentle, mild of temper, soft, not easily provoked or irritated) and quiet (peaceable, not turbulent, not giving offense, mild, contented) and this is important and valuable to God.
I can't help but feel that this must be some sort of dirty joke. THIS is of value to God? Well I am just about as opposite as one can get with this description. I feel like I am constantly aggrivated and very easily provoked. I do love peace but very often have high levels of anxiety and feelings of doubt in myself and my ability to complete the task before me (raise this family). I am careful not to offend people but very often I stick my foot in my mouth. And most importantly I know God "loves" me but I want to be of "value" to him.
"Lord, Please help me as I learn to better serve you. I want to example you by loving my children and husband unconditionally and with a meek and quiet spirit. Please quicken my heart when I begin to act/react in a way that is unbecoming to you. I do realize that my little girls will be a product of what I show them to be. I do not want them to be the me they see now. Please help me to change and get my heart in line with your word before it is too late. I also know that the tone of my marriage and home will be set by me. Help me to think of them when I am having a bad day. I want to put my emotions in check so Billy and the kids can feel happiness everyday.
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen"
Billy,
It is my desire to love you with an unconditional love just the way God loves us. Please be patient with me while I learn. I am sure I will make mistakes but know I love you and you are my one and only, till death do us part.
Abigail, Payton, Hannah, William, and Wyatt,
Mommy loves you more than anything. I am so glad God has allowed me to have you in my life. I make a lot of mistakes and sometimes I have not been the sweet and loving quiet spirited mother God has called me to be. I am sorry for that. From this day forward I will do my best to love you patiently, to kiss more bo-bo's, scratch more backs, and read more books. Follow me, I will lead you in the right direction.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
My Vow to Never "WORK" again
Why is it that everytime I have a baby I feel the need to "work"? It is almost like I need an excape. With Hannah I started a transcription company, with William I went to work as a teacher's aide and now with Wyatt I am taking order for alterations, custom outfits for children, and bows. I have just spent all of my Saturday making things that are not even for my kids while my children are killing each other in the other rooms. What is it for? I am not making any money really and after I buy supplies I am barely breaking even. Sometimes it even costs me to make items. Why do I have trouble just staying home? Accepting the jobs that I really want the most.....housewife, homemaker, mother, helpmeet. This is where my true joy is; it is in the jobs God has designated for me. I have a husband that supports me in this calling and I keep finding "occupations". I am sure one day we will look back and laugh but right now I am having to fight back screams/tears while my children are running around like crazy and I have a skirt on the sewing machine that needs to be finished.
It is in this moment I am taking a vow:
I Vow:
to do a devotion over coffee every morning.
to create a home that is a peaceful beautiful place to be.
to wake up early and do my morning routine.
to get dressed everyday.......and look hot!
to not take any more "jobs".
to get my kids dressed every morning.
to play with my kids every day!
to enjoy my life.........
.............and to not be a Basket Headed Mother
A basket headed mother is one who focuses more on getting the jobs done than on the joy of doing the job.
It is in this moment I am taking a vow:
I Vow:
to do a devotion over coffee every morning.
to create a home that is a peaceful beautiful place to be.
to wake up early and do my morning routine.
to get dressed everyday.......and look hot!
to not take any more "jobs".
to get my kids dressed every morning.
to play with my kids every day!
to enjoy my life.........
.............and to not be a Basket Headed Mother
A basket headed mother is one who focuses more on getting the jobs done than on the joy of doing the job.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Living on Purpose
I haven't posted in a while. Although I have had flashes of brilliant ideas FOR my blog, they just never make it all the way to the computer. Bill and I went on a 3-day marriage retreat this past weekend and really enjoyed it. It was nice to be romatic and loving with my husband. I must say I also enjoyed sleeping through the night and finishing a full meal withOUT having to stop and pick up food off the floor. My children do complicate the romance in our relationship but what would life be like without them. BORING. I would have to have a real job without any excitement at all! With all these children I am able to work at my most favorite place in the world, my home. 
I am on a quest to change my home by the way. I want to make it more peaceful, more of a retreat. I want to yell at my children less and play with them more. I want to enjoy things more and complain less. Instead of just having a daily devotion, I want to be truly devoted. How do I really get pasted all the clutter of life to the true nectar very few people taste? This is my current mission: To Change my Home into What I Want It To Be.
LIVE ON PURPOSE
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