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Why is it that Satan creeps up on you at the most inopportune moment. Just when I believe that everything is under control, God pulls me back and gently reminds me. . . .Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding; My understanding these days is so weak and weary. I need to turn to Him constantly and I need for His guiding hands to come along side of me to nudge me in the right direction.
After a long night up with Little Bear (she's turning one and is still nursing during the night) she awoke at 5:30 am for another feeding. I was just getting up for my daily walk and quiet time. Feeling very frustrated that she was awake again, I realized, "why am I bothering, she'll just be awake now." So, in the quiet still of the early morning, I held my Little Bear while she nursed and I prayed to God to take away these selfish, self-centered feelings of never getting time to myself. They overcame me so quickly and fiercely that it took me aback. Have you ever realized just how awfully you were sinning, but couldn't stop the feelings from flooding over you? While God didn't bring any verses to my mind during this morning, what He did to answer my prayer proved something wonderfully, amazing to me. Psalm 143:1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications; in Thy faithfulness answer me, and in Thy righteousness.
God, in His infinite wisdom knew exactly what I needed, when I needed it and all I needed to do was ask and I would receive. Little Bear actually fell back asleep (only for an hour mind you, but it was enough) so that I could get up and enjoy a brisk walk, as well as read what I consider God talking to me through someone else's words. I am currently reading, "A Mom Like You, by Vicki Farris" and in the chapter that I read this early morning, her words rang out like a 5 code alarm. 1 Chronicles 16:34 O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever. Ms. Farris reminds us that we are to never lose sight of our God given responsibility of being a wife and a mother first. We must die to our own selfish desires and commit our lives to serving our family. Why must it be so difficult to stomach some days? I praise God that nothing that I horribly do will ever take me from His presence. One of my most favorite songs these days is "I Belong," by Kathryn Scott. If I ever lose sight of His mercy, all I have to do is sing that song and instantly my heart is filled with His peace!
Thanks to Dad, Little Bear had her first ice cream cake for her birthday. She was entirely sticky by the time she was through with the extra large piece that her father gave her. She only minded a moment when we had to remove the remnants via a warm bath. Her loving sisters volunteered to assist in opening her presents; a new Little People Van with a momma and baby and a Pink Piggy Bank with extra large colorful coins that she can put into his belly while he sings to her.
It's official - we are expecting #7 (for the family) - #5 birth for me. The girls are thrilled and are already working on the next girl's name. We've had a boy's name forever, maybe, just maybe, the Lord will bless us with a boy this time, but whether it be boy or girl, I feel so blessed to be able to receive another of God's blessings. . . Thank you all for the sweet notes and comments you leave. They mean so much to me.
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