Wow! After a trip to look at houses we found one. Its older, but in great condition. Its big, bigger than we were planning! And Wow!
What the Lord allowed us to glimpse... The past two weeks have been life changing for us. We have discovered a ministry passion we did not know we had! As we prepared to go look at the house a second time and take some photos we talked about what we were doing. Buying a big house, fresh out of grad school. It seems so foolish! And to some it is. To those who are looking with the eyes of eternity and the Lord's purposes, however, it is awesome! In a time of prayer the Lord gave me a vision of a door, Jesus opening and walking through first, then my husband, then me, our children and others in our family who will be helping in this new ministry focus. It was just what we needed! A visual reminder that he is opening the door for us and that we are to follow him. (and that I am to follow behind my husband' s lead, as well as the Lord's)
As the days grow closer to closing, prepping and moving I look forward to sharing more about the direction the Lord is leading us to go.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Rockets
My younger son, Micah, has decided to play soccer this season. I am not your typical soccer mom, at least I don't think I am. And what kind of label is that anyhow? So what if I end up fitting the mold? I have no goal (LOL) to become a soccer mom, so will it happen anyways?
There are other pursuits in my life that I hope will drown out all other side dishes. Like the goal to become more gracious, encourging and just all around loving towards my family. Now I know that I will not just happen to become that kind of woman wothout a good bit of working out, of my salvation!
Sure, saved is great! But what was I saved from and saved to become? Why save me? There is purpose in God's providence! He knew me before I was born and he knows me now. As Micah works to learn the basics of a sport I am still working on some basics in my own faith. There are few things I struggle with more than being Christ-like right here at home. I was saved to know Christ and to be his hands and feet and face to others, to my family.
Think about it, what does Christ look like? Thoughts of someone who did, does or was something you admire probably come to mind. He looks like us doing God's work. So soccer mom or not am I doing God's work? And am I doing that work in his way? I hope so. I kow that I fail at times! But this soccer season as I coach the Rockets I have the goal of being an encouraging teacher to pursue and a great Coach in Christ leading me in all the right moves!
Have your 'side dish' pursuits become your ultimate goals?
Are you craving a label other than Christian?
Are you brushing your failures under the carpet or laying them at His feet?
There are other pursuits in my life that I hope will drown out all other side dishes. Like the goal to become more gracious, encourging and just all around loving towards my family. Now I know that I will not just happen to become that kind of woman wothout a good bit of working out, of my salvation!
Sure, saved is great! But what was I saved from and saved to become? Why save me? There is purpose in God's providence! He knew me before I was born and he knows me now. As Micah works to learn the basics of a sport I am still working on some basics in my own faith. There are few things I struggle with more than being Christ-like right here at home. I was saved to know Christ and to be his hands and feet and face to others, to my family.
Think about it, what does Christ look like? Thoughts of someone who did, does or was something you admire probably come to mind. He looks like us doing God's work. So soccer mom or not am I doing God's work? And am I doing that work in his way? I hope so. I kow that I fail at times! But this soccer season as I coach the Rockets I have the goal of being an encouraging teacher to pursue and a great Coach in Christ leading me in all the right moves!
Have your 'side dish' pursuits become your ultimate goals?
Are you craving a label other than Christian?
Are you brushing your failures under the carpet or laying them at His feet?
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Home Sweet Home
What I want for my family is not too far off from what the Lord wants for us. I want a peaceful home, a safe neighborhood and neighbors we can trust. Life containing peace, being in a safe place and having trustworthy friends are all things that the Lord wants for us too. The difference is found in the placement and packaging.
As we search for our next home my mind paints a picture that the Lord may not be 100% behind. I struggle to hold loosely the double oven, real wood floors, lush back yard and stroller friendly sidewalks. The Lord knows what I want more than I do and he also sees what we will need, beyond what we see. These truths get me looking beyond our next spot to call home and into my life as is. What routes have I pursued, planned and purchased that are not on the Lord's list of things he wants me to be, do and have?
So many verses come to my mind about this. The one that sticks though says to seek his kingdom first and that all these things I need will be provided for me. (Matt 6:33) I have to keep focused on the true purpose of my life and the true provider for my life. All I can ever need is in him and I do not need to go searching elsewhere for anything.
As we search for our next home my mind paints a picture that the Lord may not be 100% behind. I struggle to hold loosely the double oven, real wood floors, lush back yard and stroller friendly sidewalks. The Lord knows what I want more than I do and he also sees what we will need, beyond what we see. These truths get me looking beyond our next spot to call home and into my life as is. What routes have I pursued, planned and purchased that are not on the Lord's list of things he wants me to be, do and have?
So many verses come to my mind about this. The one that sticks though says to seek his kingdom first and that all these things I need will be provided for me. (Matt 6:33) I have to keep focused on the true purpose of my life and the true provider for my life. All I can ever need is in him and I do not need to go searching elsewhere for anything.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Just A Call
Today I was reminded of something I often forget, my husband is to be my first priority. He called just to say hi in between surgeries and do you know what I did? You do! I told him about my whole day so far with the kids in about 1min. LOL. I have to laugh at myself, alot. He just called to say hi & I love you. He did not call to check on the kids or to get the daily report. All I needed to do was say that I love him too and I'm glad he took time to call, oh and that I can't wait to see him tonight.
The call was good for me. I got a personal call and a listening, more like trapped, ear. But what was that call like for my dear husband? Was he affirmed? Will he want to call again another day if he has time? I'm not sure he will want to. Actually I know him and I know he will call again and I will have another opportunity to spill it all or just affirm him in love. Next time he calls like that I will think before I speak and I will be planning to just keep the kid report for another time.
The call was good for me. I got a personal call and a listening, more like trapped, ear. But what was that call like for my dear husband? Was he affirmed? Will he want to call again another day if he has time? I'm not sure he will want to. Actually I know him and I know he will call again and I will have another opportunity to spill it all or just affirm him in love. Next time he calls like that I will think before I speak and I will be planning to just keep the kid report for another time.
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