August 19, 2010
Wow! God sure is good! What a day of big changes for our family. Today is Todd's last day at his "old" job (he begins his "new" job on Monday), Emma went to middle school for the first time, Sam is starting his 3rd grade year, which is his last year in elementary school (intermediate school for 4th grade), the kids are having to ride the bus on a daily basis for the first time and I am beginning my journey as a stay at home mom, for at least a year.
I have never been a stay at home mom so this is a new experience for me. This is something God has called me to do. When He first gave me this idea, I thought, "That is crazy! I love my job and I can't imagine doing anything else." God kept calling...so I finally shared with Todd what I felt God calling me to. He was completely supportive from the moment I shared it with him.
God has continued to reaffirm to me that I am doing what He wants me to do. It sure feels peaceful to be obedient. God just continues to bless us during this time of transition.
I want this to be a year of growth and servanthood to my family and others. I am going to be involved in Bible Study Fellowship studying the book of Isaiah, volunteering in Emma and Sam's schools, spending time in God's word and whatever else God brings my way.
After I sent Todd and the kids off to school this morning I wanted to spend some time in God's word and prayer. I had no idea what I was going to be reading in the Bible when I opened it. I was just thumbing through and happened to stop at Psalm 128. (By the way...this kind of thing doesn't happen to me very often, but God spoke!)
Wow! God sure is good! What a day of big changes for our family. Today is Todd's last day at his "old" job (he begins his "new" job on Monday), Emma went to middle school for the first time, Sam is starting his 3rd grade year, which is his last year in elementary school (intermediate school for 4th grade), the kids are having to ride the bus on a daily basis for the first time and I am beginning my journey as a stay at home mom, for at least a year.
I have never been a stay at home mom so this is a new experience for me. This is something God has called me to do. When He first gave me this idea, I thought, "That is crazy! I love my job and I can't imagine doing anything else." God kept calling...so I finally shared with Todd what I felt God calling me to. He was completely supportive from the moment I shared it with him.
God has continued to reaffirm to me that I am doing what He wants me to do. It sure feels peaceful to be obedient. God just continues to bless us during this time of transition.
I want this to be a year of growth and servanthood to my family and others. I am going to be involved in Bible Study Fellowship studying the book of Isaiah, volunteering in Emma and Sam's schools, spending time in God's word and whatever else God brings my way.
After I sent Todd and the kids off to school this morning I wanted to spend some time in God's word and prayer. I had no idea what I was going to be reading in the Bible when I opened it. I was just thumbing through and happened to stop at Psalm 128. (By the way...this kind of thing doesn't happen to me very often, but God spoke!)
Blessed are all who fear the Lord,
who walk in his ways.
You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours.
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house;
your sons will be like olive shoots
around your table.
Thus is the man blessed
who fears the Lord.
May the Lord bless you from Zion
all the days of your life;
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem,
and may you live to see your children's children.
Peace be upon Israel.
WOW! Another confirmation for me that I am following God's will. The theme of this Psalm is God, the true head of the home. It was often used as a marriage prayer at Isaelite marriages. God will reward your devotion to him with inner peace (study Bible words, not mine). That I most certainly have! The psalmist wrote that a good family life is a reward for following God. The values outlined in God's word include love, service, honesty, integrity and prayer. These help all relationships, and they are especially vital to home life. Is your home life heavenly or hectic? Reading and obeying God's Word is a good place to start to make your family all that it should be (again, words from my study Bible).
I want a heavenly home here on earth for my family and myself, not a hectic one. How about you? That is what this time is all about for me. I am so incredibly blessed to have the husband and kids I have. I love them so deeply and I am so proud of all of them.
