Sometimes I have to just start writing nothing before I see where it is that God is leading my heart. I have to be real honest...
I know God is teaching us but I don't have ANY idea where He is taking us.
And I suppose I don't really need to know.
I mean what fun would that be?
Where would we find adventure in knowing exactly what was going to happen?!
So something you need to know about me...
I LOVE presents!!! My love language is gifts! I love getting gifts and I really really love giving gifts.
BUT
I HATE surprises! I know this makes no sense but stick with me.
I was that kid who snooped around before Christmas because I could not stand to wait.
I ruin SO MANY of my husbands special things for me because I ask a million questions.
( I do feel bad about that)
I hate waiting.
So all these "things" happening in my life...
It is kinda like a giant present from God that I am not allowed to open.
Not gonna lie.... totally sucks!
I know it will be worth it. I am SURE that its going to be FANTASTIC... but I really want to snoop and see :)
So apparently God is teaching me to wait and be patient.
Still learning :)
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
What Christmas looks like ...
I have always wanted to be that mom who had these special traditions for my kids. Special things that they will always remember.
This last year or so our world has had so many changes. GREAT changes!
Changes that have made me take a good hard look at what we do and why.
What we spend our money on and what it could be better spent on.
That being said...
What I really want for my boys is these few things:
1. That they understand that Christmas is SO not about them.
That this time of year is to remember our Savior and all that HE has done for us.
2. That they would learn to be generous. That at this time of year and ALL year they would remember that there are others who have so much less and that they are truly blessed.
3. That they would know how much their parents love them. That we give them gifts and treats so that they know that we treasure them. That God sent His Son to die for them and we are SO SO thankful for a God who loves them even more than we do.
So Christmas is gonna look a little different at our house. I am gonna spend the next few days coming up with creative ideas on how to instill these few things into my boys heads and hopefully hearts.
We do the Advent Calendar which I LOVE!!
But I am looking for any other ideas.
What do you do with your family?
Any ideas you wouldn't mind me using?
This last year or so our world has had so many changes. GREAT changes!
Changes that have made me take a good hard look at what we do and why.
What we spend our money on and what it could be better spent on.
That being said...
What I really want for my boys is these few things:
1. That they understand that Christmas is SO not about them.
That this time of year is to remember our Savior and all that HE has done for us.
2. That they would learn to be generous. That at this time of year and ALL year they would remember that there are others who have so much less and that they are truly blessed.
3. That they would know how much their parents love them. That we give them gifts and treats so that they know that we treasure them. That God sent His Son to die for them and we are SO SO thankful for a God who loves them even more than we do.
So Christmas is gonna look a little different at our house. I am gonna spend the next few days coming up with creative ideas on how to instill these few things into my boys heads and hopefully hearts.
We do the Advent Calendar which I LOVE!!
But I am looking for any other ideas.
What do you do with your family?
Any ideas you wouldn't mind me using?
Friday, November 23, 2012
It's time to let go... And let God.
You know that moment when you just aren't sure what in the world God is doing? When you are SURE that He was leading you a certain direction and you were totally trusting in Him for guidance and answered prayers... But then He turns everything upside down and you sit there wondering what in the world just happened?
That's where I am!
See almost a year ago we put our house on the market. We were sure that because it was our largest and really only large financial burden ( at the time) that we should sell. Giving us more funds to be able to serve others better.
But our house didn't sell.
Then there was a need. So we invited some friends to live in our house. (short term)
All the time assuming that God was going to sell the house.
Now we are moving back in.
WHAT?!
Yeah I know... that's what I said.
What do you mean you want us to move ... BACK...IN?
Are You serious God? Because I am fine with it but now I really have NO IDEA where You are taking us.
All these thoughts have just dumped into my lap in the last few days.
Here is the truth of the matter.
We wanted to sell our house so that we could better serve others.
Then God called us into another ministry.
Then we realized we can barely afford our house.
So we begged God to let it sell.
Then we had people "renting".
So we rented an apartment and thought ok this might work out.
Now we are moving back into a house I LOVE but can hardly afford.
I am chuckling because I should be scared out of my mind.
But all I keep thinking is that I am about to see a miracle because there is no humanly way possible for us to do this. It is going to be Divine and I am super excited to see how it goes down.
So I am letting go... And letting God.
Please pray my attitude stays this way *wink*
That's where I am!
See almost a year ago we put our house on the market. We were sure that because it was our largest and really only large financial burden ( at the time) that we should sell. Giving us more funds to be able to serve others better.
But our house didn't sell.
Then there was a need. So we invited some friends to live in our house. (short term)
All the time assuming that God was going to sell the house.
Now we are moving back in.
WHAT?!
Yeah I know... that's what I said.
What do you mean you want us to move ... BACK...IN?
Are You serious God? Because I am fine with it but now I really have NO IDEA where You are taking us.
All these thoughts have just dumped into my lap in the last few days.
Here is the truth of the matter.
We wanted to sell our house so that we could better serve others.
Then God called us into another ministry.
Then we realized we can barely afford our house.
So we begged God to let it sell.
Then we had people "renting".
So we rented an apartment and thought ok this might work out.
Now we are moving back into a house I LOVE but can hardly afford.
I am chuckling because I should be scared out of my mind.
But all I keep thinking is that I am about to see a miracle because there is no humanly way possible for us to do this. It is going to be Divine and I am super excited to see how it goes down.
So I am letting go... And letting God.
Please pray my attitude stays this way *wink*
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