So, I have a few resolutions. I want to create something that has these written out more concisely and all decorative-like, but I'm busy and tired so it might have to wait.
If you read my smallmustardseed blog then you know that two of my resolutions are no complaining and to be content/not be discontent with where God has me and what He has given me. Another goal is to do some more studying and writing on a few subjects - joy, where a complaining spirit comes from and what it does to us, being dead to self and alive to Christ, some Old Testament persons... I think that's probably plenty to start with! Overall, these fall under this goal of just knowing God better and trusting Him more. I can already see myself being pushed to what I think are my limits, but I know that God can do more than I'm able, so I'm just continuing to trust that He works every detail of my life out for His glory and my sanctification - as long as I allow Him to do so.
I will admit, the whole "no complaining" thing is hard! Mark and I are both committed to it, which is helpful. But, I feel like there's got to be some line between sharing what's going on in my life and complaining, but I have trouble finding it! I want to tell people my struggles, but how do I do so in a way that is not complaining? Sadly, I find that many Christian women complain a lot but end up saying "But God is good" at the end to make it sound like it's not complaining... does that count? I mean, if you're still feeling the need to share all of your woe's, can you truthfully mean that God is good? Because all the sharing can also mean that you're not at ease with them... which is really the goal right? To be fully at peace with all the happenings in your life... but that doesn't always mean you don't tell people right? Who knows! But, part of my goal for the year is to look more into what the bible says about all of this and hopefully gain some wisdom from it.
Still, I will share that I am struggling with some physical pain lately. I won't go into detail so as to try and make sure I'm not complaining, but it's something new and different and of course, I've already self-diagnosed ;) But, I'm glad to say that we applied for insurance last month so hopefully come February, we'll all be insured and I'll be able to go see a Dr! Pray for me though, that I will be committed to trusting in God's physical provisions, even if that doesn't include taking away any pain. Pray that I will be willing to step out in faith and take care of the tasks at hand even when I don't feel I have the capacity to do it.
On another note, the kids have been great lately! Which has helped me a ton!!! Cole really turned a corner right at the 16 month mark and we are loving it! It's as if he woke up one day able to say a few more words, able to understand WAY more than before and able to interact with us in new ways. I LOVE this age so much more than the first whole year. It's so fun to play games, talk to him and know that he really gets it... plus, seeing him and Asher interact together is just priceless! Today at lunch, Cole wasn't eating his sandwich and I decided to just give him some time. Then I hear Asher say "Coley, take a bite, or you'll have to go in your crib..." and then Cole actually took a bite!! Haha! We're trying to explain to Asher that mama and papa are the ones who tell Cole what to do, but it was so cute I couldn't help but smile. I just can't believe that Cole understands that much and that Asher is able to put all his thoughts together like that. They really are growing up!
Alright, well, I need to finish up some knitting for baby Malachi's blanket... kinda late, but just about done! I wish I had time to knit all my friends' kids blankets, but there are just TOO many babies! Next up will be the Lacine's newest growing baby, due July 20th! I'm really hoping another Armstrong-Lacine reunion will take place this summer!!! Love you all!
If you read my smallmustardseed blog then you know that two of my resolutions are no complaining and to be content/not be discontent with where God has me and what He has given me. Another goal is to do some more studying and writing on a few subjects - joy, where a complaining spirit comes from and what it does to us, being dead to self and alive to Christ, some Old Testament persons... I think that's probably plenty to start with! Overall, these fall under this goal of just knowing God better and trusting Him more. I can already see myself being pushed to what I think are my limits, but I know that God can do more than I'm able, so I'm just continuing to trust that He works every detail of my life out for His glory and my sanctification - as long as I allow Him to do so.
I will admit, the whole "no complaining" thing is hard! Mark and I are both committed to it, which is helpful. But, I feel like there's got to be some line between sharing what's going on in my life and complaining, but I have trouble finding it! I want to tell people my struggles, but how do I do so in a way that is not complaining? Sadly, I find that many Christian women complain a lot but end up saying "But God is good" at the end to make it sound like it's not complaining... does that count? I mean, if you're still feeling the need to share all of your woe's, can you truthfully mean that God is good? Because all the sharing can also mean that you're not at ease with them... which is really the goal right? To be fully at peace with all the happenings in your life... but that doesn't always mean you don't tell people right? Who knows! But, part of my goal for the year is to look more into what the bible says about all of this and hopefully gain some wisdom from it.
Still, I will share that I am struggling with some physical pain lately. I won't go into detail so as to try and make sure I'm not complaining, but it's something new and different and of course, I've already self-diagnosed ;) But, I'm glad to say that we applied for insurance last month so hopefully come February, we'll all be insured and I'll be able to go see a Dr! Pray for me though, that I will be committed to trusting in God's physical provisions, even if that doesn't include taking away any pain. Pray that I will be willing to step out in faith and take care of the tasks at hand even when I don't feel I have the capacity to do it.
On another note, the kids have been great lately! Which has helped me a ton!!! Cole really turned a corner right at the 16 month mark and we are loving it! It's as if he woke up one day able to say a few more words, able to understand WAY more than before and able to interact with us in new ways. I LOVE this age so much more than the first whole year. It's so fun to play games, talk to him and know that he really gets it... plus, seeing him and Asher interact together is just priceless! Today at lunch, Cole wasn't eating his sandwich and I decided to just give him some time. Then I hear Asher say "Coley, take a bite, or you'll have to go in your crib..." and then Cole actually took a bite!! Haha! We're trying to explain to Asher that mama and papa are the ones who tell Cole what to do, but it was so cute I couldn't help but smile. I just can't believe that Cole understands that much and that Asher is able to put all his thoughts together like that. They really are growing up!
Alright, well, I need to finish up some knitting for baby Malachi's blanket... kinda late, but just about done! I wish I had time to knit all my friends' kids blankets, but there are just TOO many babies! Next up will be the Lacine's newest growing baby, due July 20th! I'm really hoping another Armstrong-Lacine reunion will take place this summer!!! Love you all!
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