Nov. 20, 2005 - First things first
The other day spunkyhomeschool commented on one of my posts (thank you so much! it was so fun to have someone respond
) and reminded me of one of my favorite sayings from one of my favorite women, Elisabeth Elliot. That saying is "Do the next thing." This is great advice for a stay-at-home mom who is constantly surrounded by things to do. My only problem is that I get caught up in "doing" and always being busy yet I forget to do the First Thing. And that is to spend time with my Lord. I am concerned as a homeschool mom about my kids character and moral training. I feel like I am really lacking in this area. The Lord keeps showing me it is because I'm not spending the time with Him that I should, as an individual and as a family. I can tell my kids the right thing to say or do, but I want it come from their heart. I think the only way that will happen is if the Word of God is instilled in them. I think if I do the First thing first, the next things will fall into place and the attidtude and obedience I want from my children will come from their hearts and not from a fear of making mom mad. Oh Lord, if I could just apply this daily. Why is it so hard?
Comments
Nov. 20, 2005 - Great thoughts.
Posted by TC
You're not alone in this (see my blog). We tend to get caught up in so many things - most of them good things - and forget about the One at the center of it all.
Nov. 21, 2005 - Hi Nancy
Posted by TOSPUBLISHER
What an excellent post. Thanks for sharing. So glad you're part of the HSB community.
God Bless,
Gena Suarez, Publisher
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com
Nov. 30, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Mandy
Hmm, somehow I never saw your first posts before...
I know I'm not a mother, nor a wife, but I am a homeschooled daughter, and my mom has struggled with the same thoughts/feelings. She still does sometimes!
From my experience I can say that the "loudest" lessons that my mom ever taught me was by her example, as she stepped out in faith and was willing to stand alone for what she believed in, even to the point of receiving ridicule and scorn from others! That's when I knew that her faith was real, and that God was Who she said He was!
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2Corinthians 12:9
I like the quote by Elizabeth Elliot!
ALL-4-HIM!
Aug. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
One thing that I learned long ago, and the hard way; was that everything is harder and more difficult when I don't start my day with God.I appreciate your honesty and willingness to share your feelings. I know when you put God at the begimming the rest of your life will fall into place. Then you will be saying" Hpw could I not have dine this before." You are learning and growing. God Bless! Leena
