I just love reading everyones blogs.  They have truly been a God send in my life.  When I read TaminAZ  blog, it just blesses me so much.  It is nice to know that I am not the only one who struggles with certain things!  I just love all the rich, wonderful wisdom these ladies have. 

I just started reading The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace.  Wow, very convicting.  It is funny, because my husband and I have an absolute wonderful marriage.  He cooks, cleans, helps with the kids, surpises me all the time and is just such a loving wonderful man.... and on the outside, I seem really happy.  However, on the inside I have been struggling with fear, doubt, worry, anxiety...  I realize that it is major attack from the enemy, but I also realized that I was ultimately not trusting the Lord in his Sovereignty (hmm did I spell that right?)  I am only on chapter one, but I can tell this is exactly what I needed.  I need a heart change in me....   I will be blogging on what I have learned/been convicted of here...

I am also trying to get over the fear of having more kid's.  My husband really wants more, but I need to get over being selfish.  I am afraid I will not have anytime to myself (heart issue) and how will I be able to handle it all (heart & trust issue)!!!  Please pray for me!  Most of my close friends here think I am nuts for even considering more children!  It is so hard when you hear these types of things... 

Have a blessed day,

Jennifer 

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Posted by mistresninos

I'm sorry your friends think you are nuts. Isn't that just the way our society is, though? Children are a curse not a blessing according to those around us, even in the church. Sad. I hope and pray that you will begin to see that children will not take away from your life but only add to it. It takes a while to undo all that thinking the world has set in us.

I really liked the Martha Peace book. Now that you have mentioned it, maybe I'll get it out and put it on my re-reading list.

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Posted by drewsfamilytx

That is an excellent book! I know you will be greatly encouraged by it.

We only have 3 children with no plans for any more. But as my friend Dixie with 9 kids puts it...just don't do anything permanent! LOL She says her first 4 were difficult but now that the others are older (and a greater help!) she really loves having those sweet babies. It is really cool how they are so close to one another and are a fun crowd wherever they go.

Marsha

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Posted by GratefulForGrace

Hi, Jennifer!
I can't believe you found my blog. It was an accident that I created it. I thought I was just registering to post a comment to Tam... hee! hee! So, I haven't told anyone about it. Not too deep of a blog right now... so I plan on just journaling.
Fun that you found me and posted such a sweet and encouraging comment.
Thank you. I will look for that book at our church library.
Isn't our God so amazing!?!
I'll be praying for you and 'checking in' on you.
In Him,
mindy

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Posted by TamInAz

You will be totally blessed when studying this book! It takes time, several read throughs and going back repeatedly. Heart change takes time.

Blessings,
Tam

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