I’m Awake!
Posted: March 19, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: cherish, children, Christ, christian, family, financial, God, happiness, hope, kids, life, love, marriage, parenthood, spring, Thankful, tuesday 11 Comments »
I went to bed last night with a lot on my mind. I had received quite a bit of feedback from my post, and was surprised at the wisdom that was shared with me yesterday. As naive as it sounds, I guess it was almost shocking to hear that so many people had felt the same as me at one point or another.
It’s easy for me to feel sorry for myself (there I said it)! It’s always been easy for me to feel like my life has been especially hard, and that my woes are unique and under great circumstances. Sometimes I sit around (like yesterday) and convince myself that things are terrible, and I get down, and unknowingly, I bring others down with me. I don’t want to be that person. And I feel like last night God whispered to me, “Beth look at your life, and rethink the prayers you have been sending to me.” I have been desperately pleading with God to show us where he wants us; begging him to give us careers that can support our family and give us a good life. But the more I think about it, I have been focusing much more on this than I should. God gave me two angels-my little girls who bring more joy to me on a daily basis than I could ever hope for! I am able to be at home with them today and spend time that I wouldn’t normally get to if I had a full time career.
So today, with the sun shining, and the kids laughing and singing in the background, I will give thanks to what I DO have. Speaking of children, I don’t know if I have shown my gratitude to them enough for what they have both done in my life. Just today, my youngest rested her head on my chest and held me tightly with both arms. I can’t wrap my thoughts around how wonderful it feels to have my little girls hug me. In a world where anything can happen to us at anytime, I need to be thankful everyday that my children are even capable of hugging me.
My husband is positive, caring, and uplifting everyday. He has been so quick to catch me as I’m slipping, and reassure me when things get tough. I’m not exactly sure what I did to deserve such an astounding man, but trust me, I’m not arguing.
As of right now, our vehicles are working. There is food in our bellies, a roof over our head, and MANY things to be thankful for. My conclusion throughout all of this is that while my plan may not be going accordingly, God’s IS. And if I keep trusting him, he’s going to see it through and show us where he wants us to be. The most important thing to me in this life is to leave a legacy my children can remember, and plant a seed in them to live their lives through Christ. Who am I to doubt his will?
Im glad you’re feeling better, these tough times will make you stronger and wiser. Everything will be Ok
Hey, it’s amazing what some good advice, self reflection, and a little sunshine will do!
Yes it is
You have a great foundation in your family & God, with them you have everything you need to be ok. Enjoy the sunshine!
Glad you are able to see the truest of all of the blessings and gifts God has given you…Your blog reminds me of mine…One day I am easily thankful for so much and the next I am worried, lost and confused…When You posted your “Help” post and I scrolled down to see all the wonderful and uplifting comments that were given…I was amazed and reminded of what God has called his people to do…
He has told us as his believers and followers to encourage, love and lift others up in his word and through your blog post…All the readers and those who commented were able to follow through with what God has called us to do…Even in your storm, you were able to bring gifts and blessings to others…
Keep Going were you are going, never give up and be grateful for the day you have been given…
You have no idea what it was like to read all of these comments. To be such a premature christian and to see the love and the POWER of God’s love was/IS absolutely indescribable! He’s there, I know it with every fiber of my being! And I could not thank each and every person on here for showing me that love! I only wish to return it, and spread it to others in need!
I hope you are doing well. God bless your heart, and have a wonderful Easter.
We all can become focus on what we don’t have and overlook what we do. I’m glad that you realized how blessed you are right now! Nothing can make you realize that quicker then the love of a child. They live in the now and enjoy what the have, never thinking about what they don’t. It’s not important. Keep enjoying your life, your family and yourself! Thanks for checking my page out also. Hugs
Valerie you are completely right! To watch how happy my children are over the most simplistic things is a blessing, and a valuable lesson. Thank you for taking the time to reach out and connect! Love your blog.
No, thank you Beth for sharing your love for children in a world where more and more parents see their children as ‘not as important’! When I see people who love and spend time with their children instead leaving them to grow on their own, it lets me know that love still lives in the hearts of people.
Wonderful post! I’m so glad that all our comments uplifted you in that way! To paraphrase Jesus… Think about how much you love your girls. If they asked came to you hungry, would you give them rocks? NO WAY! You love them too much. So think about how much your Heavenly Father, who IS love, loves you. He is beyond generous with us all the time and in ways we often take for granted, and He has an exciting future for you. Yay!
How wonderful to see the power of Christ move through a simple blog! You remember the dark hole I spoke of in the post “Help?” I honestly felt numerous hands pulling me out and lifting me closer to God with every comment that I read…That’s the only way I can possibly describe it!
God bless you and your faithful words! I appreciate it immensely, and hope you stick around to hear about the wonderful things God does in my life!
Nearly everything I would have said has been said here, and I agree with most of it. I’ve been walking this road for twenty-three years and I have seen the country you are traveling through. I can tell you this: God is faithful, always. Nothing we go through is without value, even if we can’t see it at the time. God is in control. Nothing happens without His knowledge and He turns everything toward the achievement of His goals for us. God is good, all the time. No matter what our circumstances we can trust Him. He is not like the evil one, who would twist our words and use them against us. He knows our heart, and therefore the intent behind our requests, whether we phrase them perfectly or not. God doesn’t look for loopholes.
Now, I have a question. You have been looking hard at what a job would give you. Have you thought about what it would take away?
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