As Time Goes By!

Oh has time seems to fly by. I know time doesn't really change...unless it's Daylight Savings...but the events in our lives make time seem like it changes. I've been busy trying to juggle household responsibilities, family, friends, pets, and finally starting my craft business. I know God says that He will never give us more than we can handle...but these days seem to be. 
I've been dealing with a very mischievous and teething son. Poor baby. He's about to get Four top teeth! One has broken through but the others are taking their time, making it difficult on him and me. Hopefully this faze will go by quickly. But it is so adorable to watch him become so curious about his world. He's been trying to get into everything he can possibly get into. Like for instance...he loves trying to bang on the wall heater and I try everyday to pull him away from it...I tell him, "No! It's hot! You can burn yourself!" And yet he's still enticed by it. He knows he's doing wrong because he looks at me every time he gets close to it and then does it anyways. He's such a stinker butt. 
Well on a much lighter note...I finally sold my first baby quilt bundle! I'm so excited. Now I'm rushing to make inventory to list my things on Etsy, which is an online site for hand-made things. I'm also hoping that making these bundles will set me apart from others and bring in more business. I can't wait. I already started on two. My first sale was such a huge motivator. Normally, I make my quilts for family and friends. Yeah for business!  


Lord, thank You for my first sale and for given me the time to finish it. With You all things are possible. But help me to stay focused on You and to balance my life in Your ways. May I not lose sight of the goal for my family, business, and most importantly...on my relationship with You.           Amen

The Power of A Woman!

"Never underestimate the power of a woman!" Many people think this is an old cliche. But when we have God in our lives...look out! The bible shows us in many ways how when us women serve the Lord, we become great instruments for Him. God gives us the strength that we need. God has wondrous ways for us and gives us the ability to share this with others. Although, we are so busy with juggling our lives and schedules...we still need to "rest in the Lord". As mother/wives/women, it's difficult to 'rest'...For me I feel like I'm not getting everything done on  my never-ending to do lists. But what's our first priority? God should be #1! When we do place God first...we will be able to get everything done.


Lord, You see that my life can be like a raging hurricane! Help me to put You first in all things. You give me strength, courage, patience, and joy to finish all that needs to be done. Thank You for giving me each day to serve You and share Your love with others. Guide me in Your steps to becoming the women/wife/mother You want me to be. May I be an example of You to my family and others. Thank You for my 'thorns' in life and showing Yourself through them. You Are Amazing and Almighty!       Amen

Woman of Our Husband's Dreams!

I may have mentioned before that this was a struggle for me...Being the woman of my husband's dreams. I've read many articles on being a better lover, sexier woman, trying to get a better figure...and the list goes on. Right? Don't we all wish to be better wives, better mothers, better people, or to become the ideal mate? In some way we wish to be better at something. As I read my devotional this morning...it encouraged me greatly. Instead of worrying of being a better anything for others...we need to focus on being better in God's eyes first. If we focus on God's standards for marriages, life, who we are... everything else will fall in to place. And when we do this we can also gain many blessings. It says in, Proverbs 12:4, "an excellent wife is the crown of her husband." That passage was perfect for me! (and for all women) Another great verse showing our impact on our homes is: Psalm 128:3, "your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table." God shows us how wonderful we are as women in all aspects. Being a content women, wife, and/or mother in God bears great fruits of love, joy, and faithfulness. 


Lord, thank You for Your encouraging words and teachings. You have entrusted me with a great duty of being an important role in my family's lives. May You help me to be the fruitful vine that brings blessings in all my household. Thank You for reminding me to put You first in all things.          Amen

I Am Not Alone!

I went on a website: www.our365.com, that sends me updates on what may be happening with my son. Such as; Most babies can wave at this stage. Wave at them and see what happens. I really enjoy reading all these updates to see if my son is close in range with others. In my email, they were mentioning clubs that other moms are in. I joined the Stay-at-Home-Moms! I realized I'm not the only one staying at home. I'm really enjoying being there for my family. God has answered that prayer and is blessing me everyday! Being at home also has helped me to realize things about myself and others close to me that I never knew. It's helped me realize the important things in my life, like always striving to have a closer walk with God. And He is truly amazing! 


In my devotional today...It talked about not being alone! And no matter what situations is going on in our lives...there are others in the same boat. And we are here for one another for encouragement. We are here to also spread God's love. The devotional also mentioned that not one person is perfect and that we all make mistakes along the way. But what we learn from them is our choice. God forgives and forgets all our sins and if we dwell on those things we are hindering our spiritual growth. In fact in Jeremiah 31:34: No more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.” (New King James Version)  We have to acknowledge our sins before God, receive His cleansing and forgiveness, and then be renewed in His love and joy. 


Lord, thank You for all Your forgiveness. You are awesome! Your forgiveness is an amazing gift and help me not to take it for granted. Thank You for all the 'thorns', teachings, and issues You put before us each and everyday. May You continue to do Your work in my life as well as my families. Thank You for listening to my prayers and for giving me such a wonderful blessing: My son! Help me to guide and teach him in Your ways.         Amen