I’m finding myself overwhelmed pretty often right now with everything on my plate. Home-schooling, music, swimming, baby, sick kids, garden and yard to get in shape for the winter, a house that I like to keep somewhat better than a pig-sty, mothering, cooking, laundry, etc, etc,. You get my point? I know this is probably the most demanding time in my life physically, and I know it will get better as the boys get older and can help me more… But it’s hard not to feel stressed and overwhelmed.
Yesterday morning I was out for my walk and praying. I told God that when I get to Heaven, I want to do things and then come back in “10,000 years” and find them still done!!! He reminded me immediately that my children and anyone else whose life I impact for the Kingdom of God are things that will “stay done” for all of eternity! That helped my perspective and my attitude a lot!
One other thing that God has been working on me is in the area of praying for my husband. I’m ashamed that I’ve not done that very well or consistently for most of our married life. But the Holy Spirit has been urging me in that direction. So, I’ve commited to praying for him every day for a 10 or 15 minutes. Man, the first day I did that, I couldn’t believe the things that happened around here. Keith came home from a meeting that normally could have been stressful and difficult and said it was a good meeting! We had a wonderful day together and God showed me some practical and specific ways to help Keith – and he was open to my help. Since then, I think I’ve seen changes in Keith, but I know for sure there are changes in my attitude. :-) (You mean to tell me, I have a problem here??) :-) Now that I’ve said it in cyber-space to who-knows-who, I’m really accountable to continue this!
So, now you know how to pray for me when you think of me! Life is a journey - let's travel together and help each other along the way!
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Well Jenni, here's my "uh huh....me, too". That reminder that this "work" will last for eternity was timely for me, too. I'm happy to hear about your committment to pray for your hubby. I know it will be worth it. I'm not sure why it takes us so long to see the importance of doing things like that. I'm sooo glad we can walk this road together...where would I be without heart friends!?
Thank you for the timely reminder!!! I never thought about that before when I complain that things don't stay done...
Let me know if/when/how I can help you along the way! Besides things like giving your kid the flu again and stuff like that. =)
I'm in Canada!! :)
Rhonda! Welcome to the Great, (not) White North!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's almost like torture knowing you're so close, yet so far... Soon!!!
Jenni, you are such an encouragement to me!Thank you for the reminder to pray for our husbands. Also, have a hug and a reminder that you will indeed look back and wonder where the years with little ones went.
jenni, thanks for the encouragement to pray for our hubbies. i need to do that more too.
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