Jul. 24, 2008
The long and winding road
Posted in Random Thoughts
After over a year of prayer and consideration, and a summer of "church shopping", we have finally found a new church. Yeah! I am just so thrilled to be done living in church limbo. There are a number of reasons for leaving our current church, and it was a decision that we really agonized over. It is amazing, because Hub and I both knew that after the visit to the new church that it was the one. AND the sermon began with a story about why people choose churches...
I really have been feeling better lately than I have felt in a LONG time. It is a combination of exercise and spiritual growth, I think. I've been good about my QT lately, and my prayer life. And the exercise just makes me happy! Of course, I still have a loooooong list of things to do before school starts back up again. I really need to make an actual list. I think that will help me get through it.
I am reading a really good book,
Loving Life as an At-Home Mom by Donna Otto. She addresses one of my major hang-ups, which is the value the world places on moms vs. the value God places on moms. It is easy for me, especially when I am feeling rather down, to get caught up in comparing myself to others and seeing all they have and (sometimes) wanting it. Like a week's vacation in a hotel. Or 8 hours to myself. Whatever it is. I admit I struggle with contentment. Well, that is like telling God that He isn't good enough! Ouch. I suppose I have been dancing around that little tidbit for a while but I read it plainly in this book and it really struck me. What a brat I have been. Thank you God that you love me anyway!
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Jul. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by diamondsintherough
Hi Carrie!
Nice to see you around again. Where have you been?? Ditto on the long list of things to do before school starts. We WERE going to start last Tuesday, but I just didn't feel ready. I'm not going to feel ready next Tues, either, but we'll be starting anyway. Re the list, I made one, and I have about five things left to do (more if I think about it, like clean the fridge, yuk). Making slow progress. We want a schedule this year, but I don't even know where to start. I gave away my MOTH kit to a young mom who was going to buy it, what a blessing to be able to get rid of it, and to someone who WANTED it!! In other news, we have a mouse. The dumb thing avoided three traps last night and got into the rice. grr.
Have a great day!
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by subbertfamily
Sounds like a wonderful book-and one I need to read!! I too, get hung up, especially on the being alone part. Sometimes, I just need some space and quiet-without anyone fighting over the last marshmallow!-or I just want to go grocery shopping by myself. I think mine has alot to do with my husband being gone all the time. When he does comes home, I run away for the day. It really helps my frame of mind, although I know its wrong to feel that way, I need it sometimes. I just need to pray on it!
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Jul. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jsgay97
I'm really glad you've found a church home where you're comfortable and feeling the Spirit move. I hope it's chock full of Titus 2 women!
As for the remembering your worth thing, I completely get where you're coming from. I'm the only SAHM in our church, and most of the other ladies don't seem to approve. I even had a 3rd grader tell me to get a "J-O-B" because I couldn't afford to get them video games as prizes for memorizing verses. I think he was joking, but still . . . Sorry, there I go making it about me. Anyway, I'm glad that book helps. I may have to look it up.
Oh, also, it's awesome that you're getting into your spiritual disciplines! Yeahhhhh!
Jennifer
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Aug. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by earlyriser430
That's wonderful you found a church -- Praise!
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