After just reading what must by my 14th Karen Kingsbury book this quote at the end of the book caught my attention. It states, "All of us are either leaving a trial, heading into one or smack in the middle of one." That left me asking myself, "Where am I?" It's so clear when things are difficult as nothing ever seems to be going right. But what about when things are going well. Do you ever stop and wonder what's next? Jesus says in John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." No matter where you are right now in your life God is there ready to walk with you and breathe in you life whenever you need it.
This verse is throughout "Beyond Tuesday Morning": Deuteronomy 30:19-20, "This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live 20 and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life..."
Psalm 127:3b Children are a reward from God!
Memo to Mommy- Article Parents Magazine September 2008
You have a lot of lessons to teach your little ones, but they have a few words of wisdom for you too...
- Stop freaking out about the mess! There's always time to clean0 but how often do we get to make mud pies?
- Love me, even when I'm naughty. I'll only be this age once.
- Be patient. I do everything for a reason, but I don't know enough words yet to give you an explanation.
- Let me do it. I know you can do it faster and better, but sometimes experience is the best teacher.
- Don't expect too much of me. I want to do what you ask and make you happy, but I'm still little.
- Keep your promises. It's all about trust. When I'm a teenager, you'll understand why it's so important.
- Don't try to reason with me when I'm having a tantrum. Trust me- I can't hear you over my own screaming.
- Don't keep asking me if I've been good. I'm not even sure what that means, but if I was bad I'd never admit it!
- Don't let me think that you're perfect. I feel a lot better knowing I'm not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes.
- Set limits. I can't actually eat a whole box of cookies- I just want to see if I'd get away with it.
- Stop freaking out about the mess! There's always time to clean0 but how often do we get to make mud pies?
- Love me, even when I'm naughty. I'll only be this age once.
- Be patient. I do everything for a reason, but I don't know enough words yet to give you an explanation.
- Let me do it. I know you can do it faster and better, but sometimes experience is the best teacher.
- Don't expect too much of me. I want to do what you ask and make you happy, but I'm still little.
- Keep your promises. It's all about trust. When I'm a teenager, you'll understand why it's so important.
- Don't try to reason with me when I'm having a tantrum. Trust me- I can't hear you over my own screaming.
- Don't keep asking me if I've been good. I'm not even sure what that means, but if I was bad I'd never admit it!
- Don't let me think that you're perfect. I feel a lot better knowing I'm not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes.
- Set limits. I can't actually eat a whole box of cookies- I just want to see if I'd get away with it.
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Matthew 6:1
"Be careful not to do your "acts of righteousness" before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven."
"Be careful not to do your "acts of righteousness" before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven."
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Great entry! Good food for thought.
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