Family Goals
1. Purpose to be home more in 2008.
2. Love one another, prefer one another, be kind and tender-hearted to one another.
(Family Verse for 2008, Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."ESV)
Personal Goals
(Revised from last year)
1. Read my Bible and pray every day possible.
(Growing in grace to do what I know I am called to do, pursue holiness.)
2. Seek out tangible ways to encourage others as often as possible.
3. Purpose and pray to eat only when I am hungry, stopping when I am full, not stuffed!
The way to Heaven is ascending;
we must be content to travel uphill,
though it be hard and tiresome,
and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.
Jonathan Edwards
Nov. 5, 2007~ My time is not my own ~
Today when I was reading my Bible, I was reminded that my time is not my own. What does this mean to me today? How will I spend my day? Will I waste valuable time on the computer? Will I allow my children to watch too much TV? What kind of appetites am I allowing in our house? I am feeling conviction to really stop all the worldly influences. If you want to read a very good post on appetites, go to Camilla's blog. Beware, you'll be convicted! It won't happen overnight, but I am asking the Lord to help me in this area. And praying for my husband who needs to lead this effort. I love my family and want them to be less encumbered by the worldliness that so easily entraps me and them. I want my steps to be ordered by the Spirit. I am praying that God will help me know what the verse below means to my life.
"I know, O Lord, that my life is not my own;
It is not for me to direct my steps.
O Lord, correct me, but with justice -
Not in Your anger, lest You reduce me to nothing."
Jeremiah 10:23-24
Wow! That is a great goal. I'll have to admit, I'm not there. For me, tv and computer are my tickets to sanity. :P *Blah!* I hope we get past that point!
Camilla's entries are so good aren't they : ) I think that I could give up most things except for my computer time *wink* it is my outlet to friends since we are quite isolated and only have contact with friends once every couple of weeks unless we get to go to a homeschool group field trip so this helps me to feel that I'm not totally alone while Dh is away : ) Keeping you in my prayers as you proceed and that your husband will lead you and your family and you will have the guidance of the Lord each step of the way. Baby steps and I know you will make it my friend :)
Hugs,
Rosina
I have been moving ( or I thought I was moving this direction) but after reading her post I feel I haven't moved that far. I have always wanted to get rid of our game cube. They don't play it much but If I took away the computer games then they would start looking for it. [ 0; That is one area I need to change. I have to invest in MORE good books. It is my older son that I can't keep up with. He reads sooooooooooo fast and when I buy the REALLY GOOD books I can't buy them fast enough. lol But I need to make sure I do that. I need to limit 1ds' computer freedoms. He is the one I dread going through taking away things. He will make the BIGGEST stink and our whole world is turned upside down. ] 0= Maybe if I just take away the internet off the downstairs computer it will limit all that. We will see what we can do. Starting younger is better ...don't wait till your dc are 13 and 15. Please if your going to do it ...NOW is the time.
I read Camilla's post. It is inspiring!
I am not where I used to be, but by no means, have 'arrived' yet. What she is doing IS a challenge.
I think slowly and day by day is the way to go.
Absolutely beautiful, and I couldn't agree more. It's a constant struggle for me and my family too. I pray the Lord continues to show you the things He wants for you. :)
JoAnn
Jenn,
I wanted to let you know I got your comment and question on my blog--what a fantastic and important question! I won't have time to sit down and answer it for a few days yet (maybe by Saturday), but I will be praying about it and will be making a post on the topic. I remember going through the exact same thing! Not wanting to lead--even with my suggestions. I am praying and the Holy Spirit is helping me recollect some of the things I learned while trying to become less so that my husband could be more. I also plan to open the question up for others to respond--because all husbands are different. I happen to have a "Mr. Steady,"---a husband who sometimes seems like he will NEVER change and nothing gets him excited, and you seem to have a husband who is a natural leader! Thank you for sharing this blog with me--I wish I had found it sooner! You are a blessing.
God bless,
Camilla
Leviticus 20:26 says, "You must be holy because I, the LORD, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to be my very own." This blog is my place to remember this journey I am on and God's goodness to me. I am glad you are here. Welcome to my blog.
