Jan. 7, 2009
Contentment
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A little grumbling here a little complaining there, if not kept in check can become a bad fruit in our lives. We recently had to nip that discontentment bug in the bud and kick it out of our home. One person grumbled another complained and before we knew it everyone was unhappy and wanting something to change, a new house, better toys, different kids to play with, to move home.... One day God showed all of us that what he really wanted this year was for us to be content. Everything in our lives he has put there for a reason, so we just need to be thankful and bloom where he has planted us, for however long he has us here. While we love our family and Colorado Springs and desire to be there, God has us here for a reason and we are choosing to trust him and obey. To follow through and see what that reason is, maybe it is a cute little boy with big brown eyes who just needs a mama and papa to love on him. Being a foster/adopt family is not always an easy task, sometimes the system is just too much and we want to give up, but God has been faithful to remind us that THIS is our ministry, THIS is our purpose. That he put the burden for these little kids on our hearts over 15 years ago. Little did we know then what it would all mean, but God has been leading and guiding us to this place. How many more kids will we have, who knows. I will take whomever God sends to us. I will follow in the example of George Mueller and trust God to provide for all the needs and expenses that go with it. While sometimes I may feel like the most horrible mother on the planet, God gave us THESE kids for a reason, and he WILL equip us to raise them the best way for them. I now have 5 kids ages 9,6,almost 4 and almost 3, and 1. Yes I feel overwhelmed on some days with so many little ones, but God gives grace to the humble, and I pray that he will give me grace because I truly do need it. He gave me a wonderful 9 yr old with a heart of gold, who loves others and loves to help. I am so thankful for her and the wonderful things God is doing in her heart, she is learning along with the rest of us. So this year we as a family are choosing to be content in all God throws our way, in all we do, in all that happens. We are playing the happy game, when someone is negative about a situation or person they must then say 10 happy or positive things about that same thing. I love ALL my kids and I look forward to meeting the others that I am certain God has for us, when and how and where I do not know, but I do know that He has put desires in our hearts for a reason. So one day that may be my 15 passenger van you pass on the highway, who knows. So join me on my journey to contentment, it really is a freeing feeling. Bloom where God has planted you, grow in the wisdom and love and grace of God. Love life and embrace it all, good and bad. God loves us and has good things for us. Be happy, be blessed, be Content. Blessings to you, Michelle |
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