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Tying up those purse strings....I love it when I can share the TRUTH of God's word in tangible ways with my children. I am not at all sharing this to "brag" but because this is "my" personal record of our days--- and this was such a blessing to our family.... Last weekend we indeed did go and help my mother with her wood needs. It should've been an easy trip-- go get wood, split, stack....but many things came up which tried to steal our joy and (money). I didn't realize first of all it would cost more $ to take our trailer on the turnpike (due to more axels...Jason may have realized this, I was a bit shocked at first).... then when we got to my mothers with her first load of wood-- we realzied a bearing broke-- and the wheel was SMOKING!! It took a few parts and tools ($$$$) to fix the wheel. Then when Jason began to chain saw some wood that was already on the ground at my mothers-- there were some REAL chainsaw issues that required some parts/chains etc... We were determined to do this for my mother, as we wanted to bless her and have her warm and toasty over the winter... so we kept working-- no one mentioning where this $$ was going to come from-- but realzing that this was a task that was needed and would be completed..... At this same time I was made aware of a family (local) who is going thru some problems (out of their control) and the Lord has REALLY been laying it on my heart to bless this family in SOME way-- and I wasn't sure where exactly that would come from--- but when God lays it on your heart-- it STAYS there until it is delt with.... so I knew he would make a way--- and he HAS!!! (not to mention as soon as I told Jason he knew JUST how we could bless them and help meet some of their physcial needs). Low and behold I am about ready to do bills for the week-- and guess what? Jason received a BONUS on this paycheck and a cost of living increase (not big-- but every bit counts)... so we have JUST what we need to cover those unexpected expenses....and I am so thankful we did not let those "little" hang ups slow us down-- and I am more thankful to GOD for seeing us thru and blessing us in the end with our needs continuing to be met. The saddest part to my flesh is I can now see when we are "in GOD's will" he will make a way and the road will lead down the path we are to take-- but sometimes I try PUSH and PULL a path of my own making-- like my DESIRE (fleshly, selfish) desire to have a BIGGER vechicle-- A VAN.... do we all fit in our current vehicle? Yes, it isn't the most pleasant arrangement right now-- but it works-- and I can see-- that WHEN God feels we are ready and the time is right-- HE WILL MAKE A WAY-- so I might as well QUIT PUSHING and PULLING!! As a matter of fact the older 2 and I were talking last evening about our "trips" outside the home and how they have DWINDLED greatly in number...and they said "well it is because all of the babies". And to the human eye-- that is true-- it is a fact. But then Zachary said "If we didn't have these babies we might be out more and get the flu".. (TRUE) and then Zachary said "If we were out more we would EAT OUT more" (SO TRUE-- that was always our biggest budget pitfall) -- and then we tied that in to that money can now be used for helping/serving others AND we are TRYING to be healthier and lose some weight-- and eating out DOES NOT HELP THAT!! So this 'lack of running errands" will help us in MANY areas-- it might seem like a 'set back" at first glance-- but if we are quiet and seek God-- we can see him working IN MANY other areas... and how sweet that the older 2 boys could SEE IT TOO!!!! Praise God!! Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38
If I had more time I'd LOVE to share about our new church and how I have NEVER EVER in my LIFE seen a BODY OF BELEIVERS take this verse PUT IT INTO PRACTICE so literally: They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47 -- REALLY-- Maybe this week I can share a bit-- The boys too seeing this-- and realzie this is not "the WORLDs" way-- this is God's way-- and is very rare-- yet such a blessing--- and such a visable way to see God Work:
Things you can't believe you said ...
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Some of the crazy things I've said today ...9:25 PM, Nov. 13, 2009 .. Posted in Motherhood and Parenting .. 2 comments .. Link
How about you? Trusting In Him, April I really didn't expect this ...I admit I've looked at the Homeschool Blogger Of The Week blogs before and wished I'd be chosen one day. But I wasn't expecting to be chosen or even thinking about it today. In fact, I was really surprised when I saw my name on Tia's facebook. Thank you, Tia and HSB! :)And if you're here for the first time ... welcome! You can look at my sidebar to see blog categories that might interest you. Trusting In Him, April Saying "I Do" Is ForeverEver since I can remember, I've wanted to be married. I've always wanted to be a wife. I've always known that when I fell in love, it would be forever! I've always known that when I get married, it will be forever.I found out a couple weeks ago that yet another friend I grew up with that was married last year, is now not married anymore. :( The same thing happened to another friend 2 years ago. When I heard what had happened all I could think was, "why is leaving/divorcing an option?" It is hard for me to comprehend that people think there is another option to leave their marriages. No, I don't know the details of why, but I do know that marriage is a lifelong commitment. Maybe that is just me... but the Scriptures say do that 1 Corinthians 7:10-11Maybe its not me... Right there in the Scritptures it commands us to not separate from our spouse. It doesn't say "don't separate unless...". It just says do not separate. That Scripture goes along with: Matthew 19:5b-6When you get married, you are no longer your own person, you are one with your spouse. When you pull something apart, it is not as strong as it was and it is not whole anymore. Marriage is like the example of the two strand cord. Two separate strands come together as one and is strong. It is whole. That is really profound because God created each of us as a strand that there is another strand to which He made to become whole with. I believe that God created a specific spouse for each of us: Someone who is a perfect match for us. God has someone out there for every one of us, and the trick is to rely completely and wholly on Him to bring that Perfect One to us. No, it is not easy... I know!I think we need to get in the mindset, and train our children to be of the mindset that marriage is a "no out" commitment. I know that marriage is not a walk in the park, but it is something you're gonna have to work at. My parents haven't always had the best marriage or one that is what it should be, but if I learn nothing else about marriage from them, the one thing I've learned is you stick it out! My parents have stayed together through the thick and thin and have prevailed! So I know its not gonna be easy all the time. In the movie, Fireproof, Caleb and Michael make a very good point when they have this conversation: Caleb:"Marriages aren't fireproof. Sometimes, you get burned."I know that it is possible to withstand fires through your marriage. You just have to want to do. It commands you in black and white that you are not leave your marriage even when its tough and you don't think you can go anymore. You can do it tho because marriage is a forever covenant. Remember: Never leave your partner behind! ![]() ©AmandaDixon2009 { Last Page } { Page 1 of 13 } { Next Page } |
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