I recently finished reading “Agenda 21” by Glenn Beck and I decided to do a mini review of the book on youtube. I will be doing a full review of the book, but for now, here are my thoughts on the book.
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Wow!!!
Was that Wednesday? I had my share of ups and downs yesterday.
I had moments when everything went well and others where they just didn’t.
But that’s how life is, right?!
Each and every day…in every season of our lives we are faced with new challenges. We have to make new decisions. We have to decide to either commit or not to commit to a task, function, or a role.
I find that these are the times when I begin to reevaluate my priorities. I look at my progress. Am I consistent in what I do? Am I holding myself accountable or do I have someone in my life that can do it for me when I can’t?
Yet, parenting is one of those things where you never know what trials or tests we are going to face. Parenting tests our ability and our inabilities. It is one of the many roles in life that test or check our character. Parenting proves if we are who we say we are…who we hope to be…or who we said we would never be…
It is in this, that we have to stand strong in the promises of God…cast all of our cares upon Him…for He cares for us…
When I need wisdom…I ask…He supplies…
Parenting causes me to say “Lord, help me to push when I need to push, but not pass the limit that you have set…that is needed…Help me to hold on when I should and to let go when I need to…Help me Lord to raise them right…pleasing in Your sight. For you gave them to me…Let me stand up for them and with them…when I should against their will to do wrong…to quit, to not try…help me to teach them resilience and accountability. Help me to show them the way that you have shown me…”
This is my hearts prayer…for me…for my husband…for my children…my grandchildren…
I even pray this for you…that you would be encouraged and strengthened to influence and assist a young person in their growth and maturity. When you feel like giving up, that God would equip you with the strength to continue to go on and to see the task all the way through…
That was Wednesday…over that hump…
Now, this is Thursday…
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The Choices That We Make
Over the course of our life times we are faced with choices.
Our life experiences shape the way that we view the world and in a way, they predetermine the choices that we make…unless something or someone intervenes to help reshape the way that we view the world.
In this manner, our relationships become as important, if not more important than the experiences that we’ve had.
Last night, I sat and had a conversation with my husband about a few things. I realized, once again, that it is important to get wise counsel before making a choice, if I’m not sure what to do. (And in many cases, even when I’m sure what to do)
You see, just because we view the world in a specific way doesn’t mean that it’s the way that the world should be viewed. Just because we want to handle a situation a certain way, doesn’t mean that we should…
Sometimes…most of the times…no, all of the times…it is important for us to thoroughly consider the choices that we make. How will our choices affect other people? How will they affect us?
We have to take our time to make the proper, correct, right choice…the one that represents us…
I am thankful for my husband. I am thankful for his wisdom. I am thankful for our unity.
It is my hope that I would always be able to consider the various options before me and the effects of each choice that I make, wisely.
Have you ever realized that your choices should be thoroughly considered and in considering them, you changed your mind? If so, what or who made you see this? What would the outcome have been like if you made the other choice? Please share…
January 2015: Book of the Month
This month the Christian Moms Read book club will be reading “The Five Love Languages of Children” by Gary Chapman.
Reading this book will help us understand and focus on the way that our children love and how to love them in a way that is beneficial to them.
I don’t know about you, but I am interested in seeing if this book can offer me some understanding that I don’t already possess in regards to my children. I have four of them and they are all different. I’m sure that they all have various love languages as well.
What are your thoughts on this book? Are you looking forward to reading it?
Leave a comment below to tell me what you think…also join in the discussion on the Goodreads group
Currently Reading: Unbreak My Heart
As you know my reading goal for the year is to read 50 books. That equals out to a minimum of 1 book per week. I’m currently reading 2.
The one that seems to have more of my attention at the moment is “Unbreak My Heart” by Toni Braxton.
As I read it, I find that I have a lot to say. If only I could have a conversation with Toni Braxton…I’ll save that for my review.
Below you will find my progress and a bit more information about the book.
Happy Wednesday!
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Encouraging Myself Monday: Taking Time To Focus And Reflect
Sometimes life gets challenging. Obstacles arise and we find ourselves in the midst of being shaken. Not knowing what to do or how to react, we can easily put ourselves in the wrong predicament, if we are not careful. This is why it is so important to have a time of prayer, reflection, and contemplation in our lives.
The above example doesn’t mean that we have something horrible or devastating happening in our lives. Instead it is just a normal occurrence to have life challenges that cause us to act, or in some cases react.
Well, I don’t know about you, but I wish I knew what to say and do all of the time, but I don’t. Since I am aware of this, I don’t try to figure things out all on my own.
There used to be a time when I didn’t have a friend to call on in a time of need. In those situations, I learned to journal about my situation. I would pray that God would give me wisdom. I would read my Bible and once I believed I had an answer, I would act. Those days were hard, and I must admit, there are still times when I am unable to ask anyone , but God for help.
I’m glad that God is always there
He says that he will give us wisdom if we just ask for it.(James 1:5) When we feel lonely, He tells us to draw close to Him and He will draw near to us. (James 4:8)
I thank God for those times when He shows Himself strong in my life.
I am also very thankful for the friendships that I have now. I am able to call on a few women to pray and offer sound counsel. The Bible says that there is safety in counsel (Proverbs 24:6), but I never realized how safe it could feel until I had it.
Now when I have those challenging moments, I don’t abandon what I have always known. I still take time out to focus on what is happening in my life and around me. I journal about the issues and cares that are upon my heart. I pray and ask God for His infinite wisdom. I look for Him to move in my life. I also call for a praying, God-fearing, wise woman to assist me.
This morning I took the time to do this and some how, now that I’m done…the sun is shining a little brighter. My smile is a little bigger and my load is a little lighter.
What do you do when you are faced with life’s challenges? Do you journal or do you reflect on life in another way? Do you pray about the situation and wait on God to answer you and give you direction? Do you have a friend to call on or are you in that stage of life that I described earlier, where it’s just you and God?
I’d love to hear from you today…
This is just me, hoping that I am encouraging you as I am encouraging myself…
