Slowly, I'm being changed.  I would like to blink and be different already, but that's now how Our God works.  He wants us to be involved in the change.  Reminds me of Pilgrim's Progress... it's a journey, not a jump, KWIM? 

Since giving these heart issues to the Lord ('me time', my new schedule, 'enjoying' my kiddos more, remembering my priorities at the moments I need to), He has helped me see victories.  Times when I have sat and played and not stressed about the house as much.  Times when I've enjoyed doing the dishes and/or laundry  (previously my dh's 'jobs') because I know it frees up my dh to play more, study Scripture more, relax... whatever.  Times when I've almost physically felt my kiddos basking in my time with them.  Times when I've held my tongue and given a 'gentle answer' and actually seen 'wrath' be held at bay in my eldest.  These are awesome to me!  I feel like 1)I'm becoming the mom I was with my firstborn again and 2)I'm becoming the woman of God He wants me to be. 

Every single thing that I've placed on the alter is worth that!!

Lord,

Thank you for who you are.  Thank you for loving me so much.  Thank you for the changes you are bringing about in me.  May all the chaff I speak/plant in my childrens' lives be blown away and not reap a harvest in their lives .  Please continue to uphold me, strengthen me, and encourage me.  I love you so, help me love you more.

In Christ's Name,

Amen.

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Posted by TamInAz

Prayers & blessings to you as you walk the path many aren't quite willing to take :)

Blessings,
Tam

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