I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!
Galations 2:20-21
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at least trying! pj's for all American Girl Doll clothes and bedding curtains, tablecloths and chair covers for the schoolroom, eating nook and sewing room
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Oct. 29, 2008~ Lead on, Oh King! ~
Have you ever though how in our modernization we have created a world of more struggles and not less?
I Love my gadgets- my kitchen-aide, rice cooker, washing machine. A stove that is ready almost immediately to cook on and an oven that is not far behind. My car. Our log splitter, chain saws, and my personal favorite- the cordless drill. and shop vacs. Don't we all love our refrigerators, freezers, popcorn makers, microwaves and on and on we can go.
But what about some of these others? I cannot believe I am the only one who struggles with our own selves and our kids over these 'things'. Video games- TV's-cell phones-ipods- and let's not forget the infamous computer.
Don't get me wrong-- I am not saying get rid of everything, live a life of seclusion and cut yourself off from everything modern- though at times it would be a refreshing respite -think retreats.
But what to do with all this input?
I'm not sure.
I struggle with this. I see that it has caused extra struggles that would not be here. All these things are so helpful, very enjoying and some are almost as necessary as our refrigerators.
What to do?
I do not know- there are no pat answers- nothing for and across the board solution (other than God's word) .
This verse comes to mind--- Matt 5:30
And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than your whole body to go to hell.
As we each individually deal with our own very specific circumstances maybe a willingness to give up-get rid of- whatever it may be- will actually bring more satisfaction and fulfillment to our lives and those of our families than the item itself. What may seem drastic may be necessary for our spiritual health.
This is so hard.
If we start out with something like this- Psalm 139:24
See if there be any wicked(offensive) way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.
If we learn from Jacob and Essau that we must be careful what we are willing to sacrifice for comfort and pleasure- because there is always a sacrifice. Gen 25:32-33
Then turn to the Lord every moment of everyday seeking guidance and direction as well as the strength to follow Him
--- because---
we can do all things throughChrist who strengthens us
-----and-----
Not by power and might (nor strenght of will-that is put in by me) but by my spirit says the Lord.
Because God's wisdom is by no means mans.
A closing thought- something that has encouraged me today-
Lead on , Oh King
Direct my path today oh Lord
I seek you with every fiber of my being
I trust in no other
for you alone are the most high God.
Your ways are right and pure,
they lead me into truth.
Be my vision that it may not be blurred.
Open my ears to hear a firm voice.
Take my hand and hold it tight.
Be sure to have your arm about me too.
This journey is yours, I see that now
Often before I have not allowed you to lead
This time to be:
The Captain of my life
The Guardian of my soul'
The Keeper of my dreams
Lead on, Oh King!
I am a wife to a man who can do everything (Lovingly referred to as MacGyver), mom of 10 (1 married in, 1 almost married in and one adopted in) and a Nana to 4.
I am all about growing in Christ, family, handcrafts and the art of homemaking. My newest passion is knitting.
We live on a small homestead in NE Washington. Raising pigs, chickens and goats, growing a garden and revamping an older home.
