Things I'm Learning...

Yes, I am still learning. But that's a great thing, right? Well, I guess so.

I'm learning all over again that God is in charge, not me.
I'm learning that I have to get up at 6:30am in order to get anything done and if I want and to spend some time with God.
He gets up early!

I'm learning that there are so many friends of mine that are amazing Mom's and that I can compare myself way too much to them and feel that I'm always falling short- instead I just need to be happy with the things that I have accomplished and keep on learning!

I have to say, comparing myself to others isn't something I have always done. Where did it come from? I think- that it came from wanting to improve myself, wanting to feel good about the things I have accomplished- you know, clean house, laundry with no wrinkles, dinner always 5 star, me always looking presentable when someone stops in for a quick visit...but so many times I'm out the door with a wrinkle here and a smudge there and then I'm left wondering- would other women be better at my life? But then- I deal with Hubby's bad day at work and the Master of Disaster (that's Wesley) and I think- "There aint no way anyone else could survive this!" :)

God has given me exactly what He wanted me to have. I have always known that...but sometimes I have to be reminded of that. And you know what, when God gives you something, He knows you so much better than you know yourself that He gives you exactly what you love!! And I look around at all the kid's toys in my family room, that looks more like a toy bin with a couch in it, and the kitchen counters that never seem to be clutter free (and I hate clutter) and I start to get upset and I stop- Thank God for toys in the family room! Praise the Lord for counters full of drawings, stickers, sippy cups and toy cars!! I'd rather have that than a spotless house and no children. This- is my stability. This is my home. This is where I can be me. This is what God gave me. And I love it. I still strive to clean, although I might not always be neat.

I'm learning how to be a Woman of Impact. To leave my footprints in the hearts of others, especially my husband and children's hearts.

I'm learning how to clean like Martha and enjoy my life like Mary.

I'm learning how to be a kid again and play cars and sing songs and look around at nature and learn from my two year old that God made- that! That tree. That acorn. And while we're talking about all the neat, original things that God made- I'm looking at my babies and I remember the verses "in the womb I formed thee" and "I am fearfully and wonderfully made" and I know that God made them.

I'm learning time management. Oh, I need to know this more!

I'm learning how to prepare a meal plan for 2 weeks!! I like it so far!! :)

The important thing is, I'm learning. The Bible says to "do everything for the glory of God", and "if you're going to do something, do it with all your might" because "there's nothing in the grave".

So, if you're going to do something today- do it for God- and do it with all your might!

My Cup Runs Over,