...since I've posted here, obviously!  It seems as though the days are a complete blur.  My energy levels wax and wane at different stages of this pregnancy.  I can't wait to meet this precious little one!  But there still seems to be such a long list of things I'd like to have accomplished before her arrival.

Do you struggle with focusing on all of the "to-dos" and task lists, to the detriment of what is truly of greater importance?  I really don't think I have a clue how often I make this mistake.  I imagine it's multiple times a day.  I am so selfish and prideful...I am easily irritated or frustrated when things distract me or interrupt me.  'Cause, you know, whatever I'm doing is the most important thing in the world at each minute, and anyone who wouldn't know that and act accordingly, well....  ARGH!  What incredible pride.  I continue to pray that the Lord would reveal this to me before I act or speak, and enable me to choose differently.

These are just some random thoughts here, but it's what is on my heart at this very moment.  I am really longing for the Lord to work in me a gentle and quiet spirit.  It seems so impossible, given my normal tendencies.  I'm so glad that His Word tells me that with Him, ANYTHING is possible!!!  So, Lord, I am asking You again, by Your grace and for YOUR ultimate glory, would you please work in me a gentle and quiet spirit?  May I be quick to extend grace to those around me and live in a way that brings peace and joy to our home and lives, and brings glory to You!  Father, I ask that You might reveal to me the things that I am doing that run contrary to that.  The things I don't even see when I'm in the midst of them.  I'm sure the list is long, Lord, but I humbly ask you to open my eyes and see what changes I can make to create a haven here in our home that is a blessing to all and makes much of Christ!

Father, I cannot do this.  With me, it is impossible.  But with You, it is possible!  Thank You that You never stop working in us.  I am SO undeserving of Your grace and mercy.  Thank You for continuing to give them to me, anyway!  I pray that You might do a mighty work in my heart and our home.  May our daughter be born into an environment that is different than the one that has stealthily crept in.  I ask You to work in all of our hearts for our good and for YOUR glory, Lord Jesus!  For it's in Your matchless Name I pray, Amen.