Have you ever wanted to pack up everything and move?
Start a new life anywhere? All by yourself?
And I don't mean before you got married. I'm talking about since you had kids!
I have! Or should I say, I am.
Do you ever feel like you are the only one in your situation?
The only one with a kid as hard as yours? Or ever get tired of discipline, correction and training? I have! Or should I say, I am!
Ever look at the next 13 years and think, "Oh, my word! How am I going to make it?"
Yeah, me too.
I'm sure tomorrow I'll feel better. But today, the white flag is waving. The towel is sailing to the middle of the ring. Today, I'm crying, "Uncle! I give up! I'm done."
Today, I see no light.
Probably because I'm not looking to the Light.
"Take every thought captive..." comes to mind.
"Momentary affliction..."
Hmm.
My rational mind says, "Get a grip! This is nothing. Did you already forget your last post about people being tortured and dying for their faith? You think you have it tough? Suck it up, lady!"
Hmmm.
Well, I feel a little better now. Nothing like a good kick in the pants.
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The value of anything is the price it pays in eternity.
Here is where my primary investments need to be...
1. Helping and meeting the needs of my husband
2. Training my children in righteousness,
then all the other stuff (homeschool, housework, to-do lists, etc.) will be what fills in my extra time.
I won't be upset when those things are interrupted by my husband's needs or the need to train my children because the "other stuff" is actually the interruption to my primary job.
Here is where my primary investments need to be...
1. Helping and meeting the needs of my husband
2. Training my children in righteousness,
then all the other stuff (homeschool, housework, to-do lists, etc.) will be what fills in my extra time.
I won't be upset when those things are interrupted by my husband's needs or the need to train my children because the "other stuff" is actually the interruption to my primary job.
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6 comments:
Jenny...you my friend are not throwing in the towel !!
Keep strong and tomorrow you'll be blessed greatly by the presence of your family!!
God gives us days like today to see how long it will take until we look to Him.
Jenny, I never once thought you even OWNED a white flag!
YES! YES! YES! okay, but can we stay there? NO! But know while you are here that you aren't a "bad mama" and you are completely normal even if a lot of women won't admit when they feel that way. I have been so tired the last few weeks of telling them over and over the same thing. I am tired of seeing them speak so unkindly to one another. Over and over I tell them to speak to each other the same way that they would speak to a friend. I hope one day they will get it all. One day my job as trainer will be over. Keep your eye on the goal not the ruts in the road. If we stop to look at the ruts we will become overwhelmed and not be able to run with endurance. Hope that you feel better tomorrow, but for today WE UNDERSTAND!
Jenny, you and Roddy are doing a great job!! Each one of your five is different and each one is so special. I remember really late night/early morning when Rod was in habit of waking up and wanting one sip of "something" and he would go right back to sleep and I would be awake for what seemed forever. I was ready to throw the "white flag", but I didn't ( I don't think) and look what you got. You will make it tomorrow.....God is faithful. Love Meme
We need these moments so we can PRAISE God for all He can do through and in us. I know I have them more than I want to admit. But if we didn't have them we might try to take credit for what God is doing. You are amazing because you have allowed God to work through you in a mighty way and He will bless you with rest and peace...though I am not sure that comes until we're grandparents. Ha,ha!
Oh yes! Those moments...
I just want to thank you for letting us know that you are having one! What a relief to know that I'm not the only one. :)
Praying for a peaceful night's sleep, and praising Him that His mercies are new every morning.
Blessings on you!
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