It brought a smile to my face when I reread my first blog post tonight. It was good to remember what my original goal was when I began blogging. At the same time, it was good to take some time off - time to think more about what I want to write and why I am writing. I'm feeling a bit refreshed now and ready to share more of my life with you.
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If there is anything I have learned about being a "stay at home mom", it's that stay at home moms don't really stay at home! They tend to morph into chauffeur, grocery getter, errand running, planner type people. I wonder who came up with the term "stay at home mom"!
I can't lay claim to being the best stay at home mom ever. But, I do know what it is like to fill my days. Whether that means focusing on my girls, going here or there for this or that, or spending time working on the computer, it is incredibly easy to stay busy!
It has become a necessity in my life to create a quieter lifestyle for several reasons. I don't need to get into all of that, but I can tell you that in doing so, I have truly enjoyed spending time in prayer and really seeking God out.
I am realizing more and more that we serve an audience of One. If we focus our attention on our Creator and seek His will, everything tends to fall in place. And no matter how awful I am (or feel about myself), God loves me. If I am willing to seek Him, He is willing to meet me right where I am at. And when I fall down, He will pick me up again. We are precious to Him. He is willing to wrap us all in His arms, extending His grace and mercy.
There are two songs that really have my attention tonight, both by Mercy Me. The first is called, "In the Blink of an Eye". It's a great reminder that God has a plan for our lives. Let's live them to the fullest and embrace whatever it is that He might have for us. Click here to go to: "In the Blink of an Eye" MercyMe
The second song is a song that I really felt led to include. It's for someone who really needs to be reminded how special they are - even if they don't feel that way right now. No matter how you are feeling, you are treasured. You are sacred. And God loves you madly enough that He sent His son to die for you. You are precious. You are beautiful. Trust Him. Click here to go to: "Beautiful" by MercyMe
