My days are a constant swirl of breakfast, dishes, picking up, laundry (never-ending piles!), school, lunch, dishes (again), cleaning, picking up, fixing supper, dishes (again), baths, and bedtime. Add in a few diaper changes, mediating a few sibling squabbles, and occasionally grocery and errands.
After my children are in bed, I think. HHHMMMM. Did I do anything at all today that counted? Did I enjoy my day with my children? Will I really remember the special times when they are grown and don't live at home anymore? Did I encourage anyone in their walk with the Lord? Did I show Jesus to anyone that doesn't know Him?
Somehow I feel like my life is flying by too quickly...and I am missing opportunities and squandering away the time the Lord has given me with my children and husband.
I've had these nagging thoughts in the back of my mind for awhile. Could it be God's quiet prompting that I'm not focused on Him? Do I not have a servant heart towards my family?
Well...another day is passed and my children are sleeping......will I let the Lord change my heart, focus, and attitude tomorrow?
This tractor has been the toy of choice this week. It had a loose bolt for awhile...until Daddy fixed it Saturday. I couldn't leave this at a garage sale earlier this year.....when I see how much he likes it I'm glad again that I bought it.
Well...goodnight! Enjoy your family tomorrow.......and count your blessings!
Don't be so hard on yourself. Sound's like you were living and fulfilling God's will for your life right now.
ReplyDeleteTitus 2:4 says "That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,(5) To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
It sounds like that was exactly what you were doing. Praise God!
Rachel!
--- You know that I'll always love you; forever!
I thank God for the awesome example of a godly woman that you live out in front of me.
Love,
Trent