I'm kinda wishing I would turn off my computer and go to sleep because writing a post at 2:30 am may not be the best thing. Especially coming from someone who has a hard time articulating what she is trying to say when she is completely rested. Thing is, this can't wait. It may not make much sense. You may think I am just going on because I am so tired, but truth is sometimes you can't help but share how amazing our God is. Some things just cannot wait until morning. Well, I guess it is morning. Anyways....you get the point.
What I want to share with you is how I am always in complete awe of Jesus. When you make the most important decision of your life in accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and when you believe that Jesus came on this earth, died for our sins and rose again so we may have eternal life, followed by repentance of your sins, renewal of your spirit and living Christlike, things start to happen. Amazing things.
It's amazing to think God knocks on all our doors, it's just a matter of you letting Him in. How blessed you will be when you do!
One of my friends last week was talking about prayer and obedience. Not too long ago another friend was sharing how she really works on rejoicing in all her wife/mommy duties.
Let me just be honest. Those are both pretty tall orders. May not be for some and God bless you for that. However, for others being obedient is not super easy. Especially as women who are in charge of schedules and a million other duties we are called to. I'm guessing as we mature in Christ being obedient gets easier. As for the rejoicing and housework, I really struggle. I don't know about you, but rejoicing and housework in my opinion should not even be in the same sentence. Well, that is how I felt last week anyways.
My heart has been pretty heavy recently about many things. However, nothing that God has not met me at. Since there has been something very heavy on my heart and mind today I decided to pray heavily throughout my day. I'm not great at praying, it's something I am working on, but today God heard many prayers from me. All throughout the day. Then this evening as I was cleaning the back of the house I started to feel that "complaining Terra" coming out. It all started as I was cleaning the bathroom. My mind went right to my friend....I was cleaning the sink, then the floor, then the toilet. Having a six year old does not make cleaning the toilet any fun let me tell you! However, since God had been listening to my prayers all day, I thought the least I could do is stop and rejoice. Rejoice in the fact that I have a bathroom to clean up. Rejoice in the fact that I have a six year old son to clean up after. Rejoice in the fact that my job to take care of my home and family is one of the many great blessings God has given to me.
As I went on with my night, I couldn't stop thinking about this thing that was heavy on my heart. I kept praying for God to help me think of a verse that would comfort me. Nothing. Nothing came to mind. However, since my friends powerful word "obedient" has been weighing on my heart....I prayed and just gave it to Him and knew I would wait patiently for His response. Sometimes we can wait forever for things and we may not see them this side of eternity and then there are the things that are answered within hours. I crawled into bed, turned the lights on and opened up my computer. There was an email from a friend. She felt led to share a verse and prayed for me and our family and told me to look up a verse. The first amazing part of this story is how we reconnected. Too long to share, but God had his hand in it. The second amazing part is, that verse comforted me for tomorrow's cardiologists appointment with the kids. BUT then it took me to two, not one, but two more verses that led me directly to scripture on the very same subject that was weighing on my heart throughout the day!!.. Not the appointment, rather the other thing that i was praying for God to help me think of a verse. Is that not amazing!! I knew I could of went on to the computer and typed in the subject I needed help with, but it was very important to me that I was not being fed by own desire. Did not want to get sent to the wrong verse. I really needed Gods clear guidance on this one, it was extremely important and HE provided yet once again! When you are blessed with Children you realize you never knew that you could experience such a deep love. When you have a relationship with Christ the level of "deep love" takes on a new meaning. Comfort like this can not be found by anything here on earth. Everything else brings temporary comfort, yes it does, but not the same as eternal comfort. Promise there is a difference!
I realize for those of you who even made it to this point are thinking, "really, is that it?" YES, that is it. I'm here to share our GOD is so amazing. He answers prayers. His love is so deep that it is beyond our own comprehension. Pray. Be obedient. Then you will see Gods amazing love!
AND must we not forget, rejoice in all you do. Feel blessed for having the opportunity to show your family how much you are grateful to be able to take care of them and your home. Lastly, I'm always feeling so grateful for my amazing relationships God blesses me with, so thank you to all those who are always encouraging me! We are called to encourage and love one another. Bless someone today with your love and encouraging words, you never know what they are going through!!!
Okay..time for bed. Have about 2 hours before I wake up for the day.
Please pray for tomorrows appointment. Pray for Gods wisdom as the doctors look at all the test. Also, please pray nothing is urgent and that we get to be home for the Holidays.
Thank you yet again, for reading my ramblings...
God bless!
AMAZING!!!!!! Thank you for sharing Terr. As im laying in bed thinking of my day "which of course" is cleaning, i see your blog and start to read, as im reading and reading and thinking how those feelings were my feelings as well. I got this wierd tingle from my head to my toes, and it was a very warm feeling. Terr you are a very special person, your true life stories touch so many of us! You are my inspiration! I then took a few minutes and rethought about my day :) and now everyday will have a new outlook. Praying today the Dr brings you wonderful news. Love you!
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oh my goodness, i love you...and i love this post. you are always and forever ministering to me, my friend.
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A great post for a very early morning. :) You keep hours like myself. Thank you for blessing me and keeping me thinking. You are an encouragement and such an amazing person. I do love this post like I love so many many of your others. Please keep them coming. Do take care of you. The pictures and music are soooo good. too. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Tanya
Thank you for posting this. I just read it today, November 28th and I, too have been struggling with being happy to be a stay-at-home mom and clean house, cook and take care of my family (although I do babysit 2 other children as well, I still consider myself a stay-at-home mom since I consider the two girls my own!).
ReplyDeleteI just feel that I'm not appreciated for what I do and my family takes advantage of me. They know if they make a mess that I will clean it up. They know that there will always be something to eat at night when they get home from school or my husband gets home from work, but very seldom am I ever thanked for that. I'm struggling with that right now and know I need to give it to God and He will take care of those feelings. I have a hard time leaving it in God's hands, though!
I am just so happy to know that I'm not the only one with these feelings and that it's not wrong to feel this way.
May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
Katie Columbia
Wife and Mother of 3 (Arielle, Emily & Isaiah who has HLHS along with other heart defects and is on the heart transplant list. Carepage: IsaiahColumbia)
www.GodsSpecialHearts.org
may the Lord bless you with many blessings with the power of his new covenant, giving us his grace he puts within our spirit, giving us knowledge of how to walk in his covenant that by his precious blood, we are protected and dwelling within the Lord's divine power of his precious virtues within our bodies that we may call upon HIM and he will answer. His covenant he gives unto us brings us the power of knowledge, wisdom and discernment. Also by the power of his covenant his annointance destroys every yoke and we must fight the good fight of faith and Love the LORD thy God, with your heart, mind, body and soul as Christ love the Church. His precious sheep with his ministering angels, watching us, and protecting us. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God. The King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords.
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