Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." ~Proverbs 4:7




Showing posts with label good. Show all posts
Showing posts with label good. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2013

"You Have Tightened Up Big Time"

Words from the Hubby

Do you ever enjoy taking walks and talking with the one you love? What if on this walk you were told something that you weren't even expecting? It could be either good news or bad news to your ears. That was the case with me today. The news, however, was good news to my ears. Of course, I heard everything else my husband had to say. But when he spoke these words, they made me feel encouraged about myself.

This morning when my husband and I went for a walk, he told me that he had to admit that I had tightened up big time when it comes to the children. I owe it all to God. Had he not have lead me to take a few days away from the blog, I might not have been hearing those words. I know for sure that it was nothing that had done physically for that matter. I don't want to take any credit for God's work. To Him be the glory.

I've been looking at my family a lot lately. Gluing my eyes to their faces whenever I can to let them know that I'm interested in what they say. I'm truly taking this one day at a time. I want doing good to my family to become the lifestyle that I live. I want to really follow in the steps of my big brother, Jesus. I mean, I had a time in my life where I couldn't wait to get a break from my children. But for a long time, that changed. Now, though, I don't want to leave them. I want to be at home when they're home.

Our 3rd year wedding anniversary is coming up next week. And all I've been thinking about is what special thing am I going to do for my husband. It really does feel good to think about someone else other than myself. I want the day to be special for him. My daughter's birthday is the day before that. Shatorria will be 10 years old. What will I do for her? I have class both nights. Not only that, it's the end of our mod. Then, we go on our Spring Break. A week out of school is much needed right now. I can't wait. Well, I'm much at a loss for words right now. I'm thinking I'll post again in a few more days, Lord willing. Until then........Blessings!


Friday, March 1, 2013

Lord, Help Me Do Good to My Family


     "Lord, help me do good to my family." These words have been coming out of my mouth all day long. And for good reason. After my conviction yesterday, I realized I really need to change. I love my family. My husband and children are my world. One of these days, I will introduce you to them. But this drive that I have to do good to them comes from my loving my heavenly Father more. God did not put me here for no reason at all. No, He created me for a purpose to fulfill His purpose.

     Yesterday, I recall setting about all day to do good to my husband while my children were at school. I read a lot of blogs of women homeschooling their children. I don't. Mine go to public schools which is another subject alone.  Today, though, I wanted to do something special for all of them. I decided to give them a "taco & burrito night". I went to the local Walmart, bought the ingredients, and went home to prepare. I even bought cookies to bake. Were they surprised? Yes!

My son's response: "My mama, gave us a buffet!" (laugh out loud)

     My husband has this thing where, if he sees me doing something good, he comes to feel my forehead to make sure I'm okay. I know, sounds bad doesn't it. He cracks me up with his sense of humor. But everytime he does it, it makes me ponder in my heart. It makes me wonder just how much am I not doing for the people who are to be my first priority.

     I'll have to admit, doing good to them does make me feel good. And I visualize the peace that it's going to bring to my home. I know that I'm just beginning, but I'm going to take this one day at a time. I believe that my biggest setback is when I contemplate the work that I have to put in. As I'm typing right now, a question comes to mind.......... "Why are they not worth it to me?"

     I must prayerfully take this to my Father above that He may give me an answer and allow peace to fill my heart.