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July 09, 2008
Afterthoughts
So I'm reading my last post again and it seems complainy. I know these overwelmed/selfish/negative moments are normal, but in the aftermath I feel ashamed of them, especially when God reminds me of the big picture. My Utmost for His Highest points me to Philippians today, where I am reminded to "do everything without complaining or arguing, so that [I] may become blameless and pure." And in the preceding verses, that I am to work out my salvation with fear and trembling and that God is actually working in me to will and act for His good purpose.
Wow--sounds like a good description of motherhood to me. Makes me think, are my actions and choices throughout the day for His good purpose? All those shallow things that my flesh longs to accomplish are most certainly not, but caring deeply and sacrificially for my growing family's needs most certainly is. And I am thankful that the new daughter He's given me is such a snuggler who would like to be carried around all day. This will not allow me to do a whole lot of multi-tasking...and that is oh-so good for my character.
Savor the moments, savor, savor, savor...just BE...when will I ever get these things through my thick and sleepy head! :) I feel like Paul in Romans 7--just when I feel on top of this, I relapse. So glad God is patient and "carrying this work to completion."
Posted by Shannon at July 9, 2008 08:25 PM
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Oh Shan,
I didn't think it was "complainy" at all. I thought you were just being honest about the difficulty of adjustments for a new family of four and I am grateful for your honesty because I would rather be prepared than have things sugar coated ;)
Posted by: sarah at July 10, 2008 09:47 PM
Shannon, if you were "complainy".... Wow. :-P
It didn't sound that complaining to me, either.
And you are amazing.
Love you!
Posted by: Kelsey at July 11, 2008 11:14 AM