Praising God in the small victory’s

When the Pastor at my church gave his last sermon before he started his retirement he said when it feels like nothing is happening something is happening.  I was reminded of this this morning when I was getting dressed.  I put on a pair of pants I wear regularly and they felt so much looser.  I am seeing results from my daily efforts to get in shape.  When I notice any victory I immediately give it to the  Lord.  The glory is his and he blesses me more than I deserve. So today I want to encourage you to praise the Lord for a small victory. With each one we are closer to where he wants us to be. 

Its All for Them

This week I have been dealing with feeling tremendous guilt as a mother.  Chasing after my goals requires me to out of the house 4 to 5 evenings a week.  When i leave I feel as if I am letting my children down.  I have always been a stay at home mom but now I am a mom in transition.  I know that I am doing the best for them by doing what I am doing because if I don’t I will not be able to keep the household going now that I am on my own. I also want to show them that hard work and determination is key to a succesful life.  I hope one day they will see what I have done and will be proud of me. 

 

I cherish opportunities to spend time with them every chance I get.  I am still spending day time at home with the little ones and take them on outings to the library and the grocery store.  I am very excited to take all three of my little guys to Lowe’s this weekend for their build and grow workshop I am sure we will have a great time. 

I am going to close my eyes and visualize handing over this burden to Jesus.  I know he will give me the peace of knowing he is proud of me and knows my heart.  I need his guidance every day to give me the courage to not stay at home when I know doing what’s best for my kids means I must leave and pursue the passions he has put in my heart.