When I am Tempted

Tonight, as I waddle past the girls' rooms to grab sippy cups of water, I am tempted.  Tempted to feel fat.  Tempted to feel like the budget is too tight.  Tempted to feel lonely after two days with Nate.  Tempted.  Tempted to be discontent.  Tempted to be selfish.  Tempted to forget why I am here.  Tempted to stop disciplining my thoughts, dwelling on things that are lovely, pure, excellent, true, right and worthy of praise (Phil 4:8).

And then, my sweet girls remind me of the blessings He has given me from above.  As I turn the corner down the hall to hand them their cups, I hear Annabelle yell out from her room, "Ava, I love you!", and Ava replies, "I love you too Annabelle," in her oh so sweet and little voice.  Annabelle says, "Thank You!"  This goes on back and forth for a little while, and I relish in it.  I close my eyes and enjoy two little girls loving on each other.  One day, they will share a room, but for now, sleeping at night together just doesn't work and leads to late nights of craziness.  They want so badly to share a room, but they just aren't ready..and they know that, so they resort to yelling through walls.  I love it!

I hand them their cups and pray with them each individually and leave their rooms.  Annabelle yells out, asking if she can "read" her Bible for just a little longer, and I smile. 

My realization:  My weight gain isn't that bad, the aches and pains are worth it, and I would stay on a strict budget for the rest of my life just so I could stay home and serve this amazing family God has blessed me with.  And I am not alone...I have two sweet daughters who lighten up my day. 

I pray I don't forget, but REMEMBER all God has done in my life and for me.  My husband.  My children.  The blessing of staying home.  The joy of serving!  I pray my eyes can refocus on Him.

I pray that you may also spend your days REMEMBERING God's goodness in each part of your life.