>Over the past few weeks I’ve been hearing a lot about being supportive. And it has really blessed me. More than anything I see how support and loyalty are siblings (so to speak). When I am supportive(of my husband, kids, family, ministry etc) I have to believe whole hearted in not only the vision but the person that the vision is being carried through. There has to be a dedicated love that will cause you to stand in full agreement w/the vision that God has chosen to put in the earth through a specific person.
By no means I am I saying that being supportive is always easy, but it is necessary in our homes and churches. Support can come in the form of prayer, love, money, kind words, follow through, help, using your gifts and
talents to be a blessing to someone else, being truthful even when it hurts, attentiveness, having positive attitude
going the extra mile when being mediocre is easier, and continuing to see the person
by Gods standard when its more convenient to see their mistakes.
Being supportive to a God given vision is imperative nowadays, but its up to us a Young people to be loyal enough to see Gods work come to pass. Will you stay on the course? I guarantee that the best is yet to come………
>Are you confident?……
>I’m just getting in from service and today was great!!! Not to say that every other Sunday isn’t but today I seen things a little different….to me at least
Everything went great today and it not b/c of too much that was done differently. It was just good to see people being confident in what they were doing to be a support to the ministry. Not an arrogance or a boogie type of confidence but a surety that says “I’m here to be a support and therefore God’s anointing is upon me to do the work.
And that makes all the difference!n
So whatever you do this week have a godly confidence and a genuine want to be a blessing to others…..and watch how God will bless your efforts for His glory.
>Can I say that….in love?
>Today I was in an uncomfortable situation. I could either do what was comfortable (be quiet, not voice my feelings/opinion, harbor offense which would eventually lead to resentment) or step outside of what is easy for me (give voice to my feelings, be completely honest in a respectful manner w/o holding back not wanting to hurt someones)feelings). I wish I could say that I did what made me uncomfortable at the right moment but I didn’t. I tried to be comfortable in a non comforting moment (make sense?). I was really perturbed at the time and I trie to p ush the way I was feeling to the back of the closest, so to speak, but at that very moment I wasn’t sure that I could “speak the truth in love.
I tried to suppress everything but to e onest I’m not too good at it. I get really quiet and a bit distant when I’m in a “truth in love” situation.
So eventually, I was able to speak out my frustration in a honest and respectful manner. It was done so that I could let the other person in on my thought process and let my expectations be known. After it was done I felt soooooo
much better!
I learned a lot from this situation. First of all, speaking the truth in love is freeing. Not just for me but the other party involved. Sometimes the offence is only known by the offended b/c it wasn’t intended to hurt or demean in any way. Second, speaking in love is edifying. When you can tell someone what is on your mind w/o any type of malice, anger, or wrong motives its a blessing to everyone. Thirdly, growth isn’t easy. In order fo me to be who God has called me to be I have to apply what I’m learning from the word. So,remember being honest with those around may not be easy but needed. The truth isn’t alwaysaccepted right away but if its given in love it won’t be forgotten…….
>Whats Your WORDS for 2011?!
>I just read a text and it asked what word would describe you for this new year??? And that got me to thinking….if you could choose and work toward three descriptive words for 2011, what would they be?
Take the time to build your future with positive words that will shape your days, actions, weeks, months and essentially your entire year. My advice? Open your Bible, meditate, and say what Gods says about you…..there is no limit to what God can do through you……m
>Whats new for You?!
>As 2010 is coming to a close, we all start making plans for the new year right? I think it is natural for us as people to want to do things different, and better I might add, for a new year …which is great.
But this got me to thinking….what things did I plan to do to in 2010 that I didn’t finish or
accomplish b/c of either lack of planning, loss of zeal, or just flat out laziness?
The one thing that 2010 has taught me is about planning. It is good to have goals but there are specific steps things that have to be taken so that my dream will become a goal and my goal will become an accomplishment! So, let’s make 2011 the year that we accomplish every goal and God idea that we can envision! Pray, make the plan step by step,
Write it down, set a timeline, and most importantly…..work Diligently:-)
With that said …….happy goal setting for 2011!!!
>Merry Christmas…almost
>Merry Christmas Eve!! On the eve of Jesus’ birthday I must say that I am very excited! I am excited about our family and the chance that we have to start new family traditions. Later today (much later lol), we will be baking cookies and having some family time while our kiddies put on their new pajamas. And Christmas Day, we will be celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus with plenty of love, songs, prayers and thanksgiving, and fajitas! Instead of the traditional menu we are going lighter and away from the norm.
Above all I want my kids to know that Christmas is about Christ and all that He has done and is doing for us. I can’t really say that I remember hearing too much about Jesus and why He was born when I was growing up. I just remember so much focus being placed on the gifts. So, instead of “sticking to what I knew” with my family,my hubby and I are going to add Jesus’ birth and His life and His death into all that we do. So, Christmas for us is about so much more than gifts, trees, and decorations. It’s about God and Him loving us so much that He gave His only Son Jesus to be born for a very specific reason: us. Let’s take the time to celebrate the reason for the season….Jesus Christ.
>The Gifts
>Today as I am on my way to pick up some gifts for our kiddie, I am reminded of the message that my Pastor spoke on yesterday….Gifts. We as parents are gifts to our kids (the Mommy gift!). Not only has God so graciously given us the bodily make-up to conceive,carry, nurture, and birth life, He has given us the gift to be our children’s first teacher, encourager, caretaker,exhorter, example, and to be the first to introduce our kids to their “Daddy God”. Being a gift as a parent is no easy task but with God, love, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, prayer, and patience we as Mommies can be the gifts that keep on giving day after day……..
>Snow Day!!!
>Today is a snow day. So the hubby,kiddies, and I are all home together! I’m learning to appreciate this time bc for so long its non-existent. Let me explain:my hubby works full-time and is a defensive coordinator at a local public high school. So for half a year or so, he leaves at about 8:30am and doesn’t return until about 9pm. So needless to say this time is greatly appreciated. So take the time to enjoy something or someone you love today, even if it is only for an hour….the difference could lead to the God idea that can change your life from this day on….
>It’s the Absolute Best…….
>Today I took my kiddies to Krispy Kreme Donuts. We didn’t do anything spectacular but the just to sit down, look at my babies, see them smile, was enough. To spend time with the three little people that mean the most to me meant slot, in fact it was quite gratifying. As I was sitting there looking at my babies, I had stop and thank God for giving me the awesome titles of “Wife and Mother”.
It means so much to be able to have the chance to positively impact the life of another human being. When I was younger, much younger, and I thought about having kids, I never thought about anything more than providing the best clothes, shoes, and anything else physical. Not until after I started a love relationship with God did I thong about everything else that parenting entailed. More than just physical needs, I want to give my babies a personal introduction to their “Daddy God”. I want to give them love, attention, instructions, provision, good memories, Godly examples, wisdom, support, and an environment that is safe, loving, and most importantly God-filled. Man…..motherhood is the absolute best……
>Heaven is For Real
>I just read a book called “Heaven is for Real” by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent. I must say his is an awesome book. I couldn’t put it down and I finished it in a day!! That says a lot being a busy wife and mother of three. This book is a true story and it is written by the Todd Burpo who is a husband, father, business owner, and pastor. In the beginning of the book Todd is going through a lot of trying times. He has a breast cancer scare (yes with him) his leg is broken which affects his business, and then their three year old, son, Colton, gets really sick. One of the best things in the book for me was how God answered prayer through their sons survival.
Within the next year Colton reveals to his family through note and pieces that he went to heaven! Throughout the next few years Colton tells his family about some of the things that he experienced while he was in heaven. All in all this book will cause you to think a little bit deeper about your faith and how amazing eternity will be…….q
Thee Mommy Diaries 