What I Wished Someone Told Me About Marriage

I'm participating in the "Faith Barista Jam on Thursdays".  Each week Faith poses a question.  Bloggers and non-bloggers are free to comment or post.  The only requirement she has is to "keep it real".  Click on it! www.faithbarista.com

Well....I wish someone had told me how hard it was going to be.  

I wish someone had told me how much I would have to "die" to myself once we had children.

I wish someone had told me that I might grow in one direction and he may grow in another.

I wish someone had told me how priceless it is that I must "respect" my husband and he will give me the "love" I need/desire.

Undeniably, while on this marriage journey, I can honestly say I am and continue to become a better wife/mother.  I understand what it really means to sacrifice and see with "unconditional eyes".  How important it is to communicate what you need and not expect him/her to "already know".   I am glad, even through the dark and uncertain times, we are still in love.

Until next time....

Tortoise-like,Listen,Blessed

Hello!

I forgot to post wk.2 and link up:(.  I'll get it done soon.

Here's what I learned so far in "James" for Wk. 3:

S.  James 1: 19-25

O.  v.19.) Quick to hear and slow to speak.
      v.20.) Anger leads to unrighteousness
      v.21.) Accept God's uneraseable word.
      v.22.) "Act" on God's word.  "Listen" means to HEAR and DO.
      v.23-24.) We forget God's word when we don't act/practice/listen/obey it.
      v.25.) When I "listen", I am BLESSED and forever changed(:

A.  Be TORTOISE-LIKE. With love, choose my words and actions. "LISTEN"

P.   I must always stay in prayer.

Until next time....
    
    
    

Rejoice, Persevere, Believe

I love the S.O.A.P. strategy(: .  It allows me to ponder, gather insight, and wrap up what I learned with prayer.  Thanks for the "Book" Club Courtney and Angela!  Here's what learned in Week 1 so far....

S.  James 1: 1-8

O.  I am learning to welcome trials and rejoice.  
      Ask for wisdom and it "will be given";  God promised me(: .         
      Remain Faithful. Do not be double-minded.
      It is contrary to what God promised.


A.  I am going to Rejoice, Persevere, and Believe!


P.   Pray.  I must seek God. 

Until next time....

Taking A Blog Break!

I am taking a break until 2011.  Life has gotten busy.

Until next time....

Week #5's Challenge -- Focus on the kitchen, the heart of the home. Cook things with pleasant aromas

I plan to make Banana Nut Bread with the family.  I love the aroma and the "I'm Home" feeling it brings.

Last week's Update:  Our family decided to watch movies and cuddle in the living room.  Halfway through, I hear snoring and deep breathing from my husband and our daughter:).   It was  a good time.  However, we didn't have a  pillow fight.  No reason, just didn't happen.  Overall, the tenderness and togetherness, we enjoyed!!

Until next time....

I Accept Grace and Defeat Guilt

Bonnie, these sentences from your post,"Are you Motivated by Grace or Guilt?  Shake Off Feelings of Guilt":

1.) Giving thanks means I have to let go of trying to fix the past -- and start focusing on the changes God wants me to make in the future.

2.) Being thankful calls me to live as beloved and favored child through my Heavenly Father’s eyes -- rather than holding an angry or frustrated attitude towards my imperfections.

is how I overcame my feelings of guilt.  Without accepting/ believing God's promise of grace, I would remain unmotivated to change my thought and choice patterns.


Until next time....

Cultivating Inner Wisdom

It is vital I spend "quiet time" with God.   This cultivates inner wisdom.  I can always tell when I haven't been diligent.  My disposition and perspective changes.  Daily, I continue to learn, grow, and discover.  The two previous GMG posts line up with promises I made to myself awhile ago; ("Praying Intentionally" and "I Have a Wonderful Counselor").  I am so thankful to be a part of GMG.  I know I made a wise decision.

Until next time....