Well, today it is cool and cloudy here in East Texas. I just love rainy days so I’m hoping we have some showers this afternoon. Right now, my kiddos are outside enjoying the cool weather. We started school this morning and then the pull of the outdoors was just too great!! But, others are putting their schoolwork to good use…
Lazy kitties… I guess the kids aren’t going to get much learning done with those cuties lying on their books!! Oh well, the kids need time outside and that is the beauty of home schooling. We can adjust our schedule as needed (or wanted). We will just move our school time to this afternoon. And, since they already got several subjects completed, it won’t take long to finish it up.
I read a wonderful devotion this morning, on a subject that is near and dear to my heart…patience. I must give this need to my Savior each day, the need for patience. I do not handle my emotions well at all when I feel that "things" are not going to way they should. If we are running late for example, I get upset and I will act badly toward my husband and children. You know, one of those mornings when I have done everything I possibly could the night before, to get us out the door on time. Something always comes up and I just get so frustrated. I certainly do not react the way God would have me to act. Today’s devotional from Crosswalk: Girlfriends in God helped me to see that God is using all these trials to "painfully rub off the rough edges of our character", my character. I’ve been painfully aware that I have a basket full of rough edges. I don’t respect my dear husband some days as I should. But, I do praise the Lord that He is opening my eyes to all these "rough edges"!!! This helps me to make sure that I allow the Lord to give me the strength to correct these imperfections.
I am working so hard on becoming the person that Ephesians 4:2 speaks of, "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." (NIV) And, going right along with that scripture for me is Proverbs 31:26, "She openth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness." (KJV) This is where I have such difficulty but the Lord is using little trials in my life to smooth my those rough edges. PTL!!! Pray with me for growth in this area. I will be this woman today from Proverbs 31:25, "She is clothed in strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." (NIV) I know the Lord is molding me to be a better woman, wife and mother. Better days are on the horizon for me as a wife and mother and person!!! I have such joy and praise for the Lord as He opens my eyes to the things in my life that I need to change or areas that need spiritual growth!!!!
Lord today, I pray You will give me strength, wisdom and dignity to only speak with kindness and love. I pray You will give me patience with my family. Thank you Lord for James 1:12, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (NIV) I love you, Lord with all that is in me. You are all I need today and tomorrow. I will rest in You and the knowledge that although my tomorrows are numbered, I have eternal hope in You!!! I will wear that crown!!! In Christ’s name I pray, Amen.
If you’d like to read the whole devotional on patience here’s the link…
http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/girlfriends/
BTW, you may have noticed that I used quotes from both the KJV and NIV in this blog. I normally read from both of these, and normally the wording of one will speak more to my heart than the other which is exactly what happened today!
May the Lord hold each of you today….
Lazy kitties… I guess the kids aren’t going to get much learning done with those cuties lying on their books!! Oh well, the kids need time outside and that is the beauty of home schooling. We can adjust our schedule as needed (or wanted). We will just move our school time to this afternoon. And, since they already got several subjects completed, it won’t take long to finish it up.
I read a wonderful devotion this morning, on a subject that is near and dear to my heart…patience. I must give this need to my Savior each day, the need for patience. I do not handle my emotions well at all when I feel that "things" are not going to way they should. If we are running late for example, I get upset and I will act badly toward my husband and children. You know, one of those mornings when I have done everything I possibly could the night before, to get us out the door on time. Something always comes up and I just get so frustrated. I certainly do not react the way God would have me to act. Today’s devotional from Crosswalk: Girlfriends in God helped me to see that God is using all these trials to "painfully rub off the rough edges of our character", my character. I’ve been painfully aware that I have a basket full of rough edges. I don’t respect my dear husband some days as I should. But, I do praise the Lord that He is opening my eyes to all these "rough edges"!!! This helps me to make sure that I allow the Lord to give me the strength to correct these imperfections.
I am working so hard on becoming the person that Ephesians 4:2 speaks of, "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." (NIV) And, going right along with that scripture for me is Proverbs 31:26, "She openth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness." (KJV) This is where I have such difficulty but the Lord is using little trials in my life to smooth my those rough edges. PTL!!! Pray with me for growth in this area. I will be this woman today from Proverbs 31:25, "She is clothed in strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." (NIV) I know the Lord is molding me to be a better woman, wife and mother. Better days are on the horizon for me as a wife and mother and person!!! I have such joy and praise for the Lord as He opens my eyes to the things in my life that I need to change or areas that need spiritual growth!!!!
Lord today, I pray You will give me strength, wisdom and dignity to only speak with kindness and love. I pray You will give me patience with my family. Thank you Lord for James 1:12, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (NIV) I love you, Lord with all that is in me. You are all I need today and tomorrow. I will rest in You and the knowledge that although my tomorrows are numbered, I have eternal hope in You!!! I will wear that crown!!! In Christ’s name I pray, Amen.
If you’d like to read the whole devotional on patience here’s the link…
http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/girlfriends/
BTW, you may have noticed that I used quotes from both the KJV and NIV in this blog. I normally read from both of these, and normally the wording of one will speak more to my heart than the other which is exactly what happened today!
May the Lord hold each of you today….
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