Life has been a whirl wind in the last year. We adopted our precious son and he accepted our name, we've visited friends in Virginia, moved ahead with homeschooling, changed a job or two, and our baby #1 graduated high school then moved out to explore the world of missions.
Honestly, I've let day to day life move me further away from where my heart should be which causes me to sit in my exhaustion rather than pressing into his truth for me.
Though I have SO much to say regarding things that weren't shared, like victories in healing and revelations, I must take this time to reset. I need to reset my thinking and my actions. The kids and I were talking about how we can personally follow Jesus in Bible one day (probably a long while back lol) and I felt the Lord press into me.
I can follow Jesus by-
- Read the Bible daily.
- Pray daily
- pray for my family.
- Reach out to others who need encouragement
- Find the positive in every situation
- Trust God has my life in his hands
- Continue to give, and give joyfully
Today I looked at the list and thought, "Am I really doing these things in a way that is edifying to God?" I mean we all get busy, we all find idols that take the place of what we are supposed to do, right? STOP-Yes, I am talking to myself. We/I must stop allowing the busyness of life to stop me from my ultimate goal which is a beautiful relationship with my Lord and Savior. So today (and I'm sure many other days) I give it all back to Him. He is my source of strength, He promises me good gifts for seeking him.
Lord,
I come to you as a wayward child, the one sheep that has ran off from the herd because I let "things" distract me from Your will. I deeply desire for me and my family to seek a relationship with you, for us to want to hear/read your word, for us to love on the people you've called us to love on and to show mercy and grace. Lord, if there is anywhere I haven't given to you, please bring that to my mind so I can turn it over. I ask that you align my actions and thoughts to my heart, and that my heart will be like yours. Give me the wisdom and strength to get through each day while edifying You. Lord, I want to be a Godly wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and neighbor. Send people to my village Lord that will help me to grow in You. Thank you for giving me life and life abundantly. You are my master creator, healer, provider, and so much more. To you I give everything, my whole self and being. To you I want to give all the glory and honor. Thank you for hearing my cries and desires. In Jesus' name-Amen.
