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Schooling two active boys has never been more... interesting. That's the word I'm looking for!
I love my boys! God has given them the blessing of strong, active bodies and minds. We continually pray the first will remain intact, and the second will remain engaged with Him first, and then the school work. You'll meet my sweet sons, both entirely different, but both loving God to the best of their ability in the way He made them. I lovingly refer to them as my Bell Pepper Boy and my Habanero or Hambone. That should say it all!
This blog is an eclectic mix. The events, conversations, and the thoughts behind it all will be in here.
Every once in a while I'll try to capture something I don't want to forget. I hope you find things you enjoy. Please let me know if you do!
Blessings!
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- Mystery of History vol. 1
- Saxon 5/4
- Horizons Grade 2
- A Beka Language
- Spelling Power
- Apologia Zoology 1
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- The Bible
- Adam and His Kin by Beechick
- It by Groeschel
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
This Day. . .Only This Day
Posted in God Things
If you are anything like me, you tend to look at a day with big eyes. Think of a smorgasboard and the "hope" it offers: the promise of sustenance, satisfaction, variety, and so much more. I get to the middle of the buffet, and I find I have a full plate; yet, I have eyes for more. Not wanting to miss anything scrumptious, I take smaller portions of everything I want. My eyes are set on the next wonderful surprise down the line.
Ladies, can I tell you how my days can begin to look like this. While a carpe diem approach to each day is sweet and adventurous, but I have to be careful I don't see a day as a springboard to the next . . . and the next . . . and the next. (You get the picture.) I have to caution myself against placing hope in the day itself, and not my God who created and ordains it.
My sweet God has special things ordered for this day. He has even given a little peek into the works He has prepared in advance for me (and my husband, my kids, and some friends) to do. Those things that are obviously prepared deserve precious attention. They are not to be seen as frivolous, non-event stepping stones to something else. If they are stepping stones, then He has ordained that, and I am blessed. Whatever they might be, they are definitely precious gifts from God. They are moments when He has specifically chosen to work in and through me (or my husband, my kids, or friends).
This day is special. What does He have prepared in advance? Will I know it? Will I step up to the challenge of being His "Plan A" in that moment for accomplishing His will? Will I choose to live in the moment enough and so closely in step with His Spirit that I can be His "Plan A" in that moment?
Today is a special day for my Hero. He has an interview that we've been waiting for with tons of excitement. In all the excitement of this day, though, will we lose sight of what God has set aside for us specifically as His hands and feet and mouth? No, Lord. May it never be!
Love you, ladies! Please pray along these lines as you feel led today. I would be honored and blessed if you would!
A friend send me this perfect passage to meditate on today! Isn't it just right?
Phil. 4:4-9
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your
gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious
about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever
is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me
—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
(My bold and italics.)
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