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
~ 2008 Goals ~
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,diligence.)
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!
Apr. 8, 2008~ Finding Balance ~
I wish I could express myself as well as others. Here is a blog from my friend Daisy that sums up what has been on my heart for a long time, but unable to express. Thank you, Daisy for writing this.
I struggle with finding that perfect balance between "real life" and my blog. I finally have a deeper understanding of why I crave this internet world. I think the very nature of homeschooling is isolating. I crave your feedback! I really should be craving the feedback of my LORD. Shamefully, I would rather get a comment from one of you than sit quietly and WAIT on the LORD. I am not going quit blogging. It is a valuable asset, if used in moderation. But I cannot let it get in the way of my relationships in the real world, especially with my children.
I am going to pray that I will find that balance. I know I am not alone in this struggle. Like most things in life, too much of a good thing separates us from our first love.
Both yours and that other blog was very interesting. And, yes, it is a struggle to keep things in balance. I know some ladies who have no use for computers and/or internet, yet they deal with balance issues too. I think anything can pull us away from the things the Lord calls us to if we are not careful. I've even had ministries and church functions get out of balance in my life, and I put them before the Lord and my family. So I am with you on making sure there is balance in our lives. I know I had to loose my laptop before realizing I can blog, and it not take up my whole day. It's been a blessing to see. Thanks for being so honest and sharing this with us. :)
JoAnn
I have a post about this very thing bouncing around in my head. I will try to work on it today but I had one of my girls that was sick over the weekend, have a second bout of the same thing!!! Oh, my, more sheets and other things to wash!
Melissa
I so understand. As you know I take time off from blogging when I need to. I usually check in to see what my closest friends are doing and leave a hello if I have time (you among them!!!!) but in time crunches, I just don't have time to visit a lot of blogs and write a lot of posts. I feel bad about it sometimes, but my family (and my own health) has to come first. That is one of the reasons I love the chat boxes, I can stop in and say a quick hello and not feel obligated to write a lengthy comment if I do not have time. You have to do, what you have to do. I'm glad you don't want to give up blogging!!! But, I so understand needing a balance.
You're honesty is wonderful ~ you are in my prayers as you find your balance. To share your journey so openly may touch anothers life in a way you'll only learn about when we all meet face to face in heaven. God Bless, EMichelle
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.
