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| Palm Springs vacation. Nothing quite as cute as naps in strollers. Check this hotel out. So inexpensive in the spring! And a lovely place for families. |
It has been a rough season. A season of sleeplessness. A season of tough family choices and changes. Blazing new trails, with three little children, seeking to please God in it all. But in the middle of it all, I am daily faced with a choice...will today be for you God or for me? Will I find comfort and strength in myself, my own understanding, my own ideas, or will I trust you God? Will I sacrifice the easy life for You? My Father and Creator? Sustainer and Redeemer?
I have been reminded over and over again, that if I am stressing out or anxious, it is an opportunity to reflect. Is my goal to obey and please God, and further glorify Him? If so, then I have the privilege of trusting in Him. Stop seeking to have the outcome be as I desire or the path be easy. Life is not meant to be easy. Not everyone is going to agree with my decisions. That is ok. If it is all for Jesus, then He is my audience. He is my motivation. He is the object of my affections and my daily toil.
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Nope, we don't live in the country, put my sweet sis just moved near a bunch of ranches,
so for now, this is the closest we will get:) |
As I change diapers, correct sinful attitudes and ways (in my children and myself), clean a forever messy house, submit to and love my husband (even when I don't understand), make difficult choices, I simply and quietly whisper to myself...."Lord, this is all for you. I do this for You. Because I love you."
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| On a family vacation in Palm Springs, we went to the Children's Discovery Museum. It is a must see if you are passing through or staying for a while. Imagination Fun! |
What peace follows! God is faithful. His Spirit of peace dwells within me and always grants peace. I pray today you may have a day filled with peace, trusting in God's ways.
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| I don't know if you can see it, but this was a double rainbow! God is so good. |
I just found your blog today and I want you to know what a blessing it has been to spend some time reading your words of glory to our Father. You have a beautiful family and a life altering testimony. Thank you for taking the time to share it. It's amazing what the strength of the Lord carries us through. And what a blessing of a homebirth. My second was a home birth but the third was a hospital birth (and this one will be as well) due to the Lord's leading and I praise His name for that : )
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Emily
Emily,
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Debra....your posts always have something in them that I can relate too, but, more importantly, they are such an encouragement to me. Thank you for the continual reminder of what it's really all about!! xoxo
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