Last weekend I was refilled at my MOPS retreat. My cup was almost empty and is now full. still. All week I felt like a new mom. A good mom. (most of the time)
I had more patience. Where I was lacking, my God was there to fill in the gaps.
I had more fun. We played. We laughed.
I have more memories because I took the time to make them.
I fell in love with them all over again.
I have to share how adorable Eli is at the moment.
Kendall and I were getting ready to go out on a date Friday night. I had just finished getting ready, the full works. Showered, blown out my hair, full makeup, perfume and I was feeling good. Eli takes my hand and looks up at me. "Mom, you have pretty eyes"
I melted like butter on a hot pancake.
He could have asked for anything in the world and gotten it at that moment.
The kids went to Grandpa and Grandma's house that night so Kendall and I could enjoy some time without the kids (we did). And while I was buckling Eli in his carseat he remembered he had borrowed a toy from Grandma that week and wanted to return it. He runs out to hand it to her and says, "Thanks for borrowing me the blue saw. Thanks!"
He's not lacking on manners, that one!
And I love it.
Because it makes me feel like I'm doing something right in my parenting.
Anyway, back to being refilled. My cup is full and I'm starting to spill. I can't stop thinking of ways that I can help others or learn or be better as a mom and wife.
So, it's this feeling that I have starting my day. It's great! To top it off I went to a simulcast of Beth Moore and Travis Cottrell. UH-MAY-ZING!
I don't know that the Holy Spirit has ever worked so consistently on my heart for that length of time. Or that I've given that much consideration in listening for that much time.
My faith is REVIVED.
My fears are cast aside.
I am waiting on the Lord.
He, alone, can work great things in me. and I am willing to be used.
I would strongly recommend that you find a simulcast location and attend this great event!
Or, if you're looking for a new Bible Study, check out some from LifeWay.
A few high school friends and I have completed Believing God and Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman. We would all recommend both of those studies and I'm sure whatever one we pick next will also be great!
There's just something wonderful about a bunch of women coming together before the Lord, laying it all down before Him, and being open and real with each other. Only our God can work that way.
One of the songs we sang in one of the worship times was Just As I Am and it's been with me all day.
I would love it if you checked it out. Pray the lyrics. Lay yourself flat on your face before Jesus and cry out to Him! He will take you Just. As. You. Are.
broken
wounded
guilty
desperate
empty
HALLELUJAH AND AMEN FOREVER AND EVER!
I had more patience. Where I was lacking, my God was there to fill in the gaps.
I had more fun. We played. We laughed.
I have more memories because I took the time to make them.
I fell in love with them all over again.
I have to share how adorable Eli is at the moment.
Kendall and I were getting ready to go out on a date Friday night. I had just finished getting ready, the full works. Showered, blown out my hair, full makeup, perfume and I was feeling good. Eli takes my hand and looks up at me. "Mom, you have pretty eyes"
I melted like butter on a hot pancake.
He could have asked for anything in the world and gotten it at that moment.
The kids went to Grandpa and Grandma's house that night so Kendall and I could enjoy some time without the kids (we did). And while I was buckling Eli in his carseat he remembered he had borrowed a toy from Grandma that week and wanted to return it. He runs out to hand it to her and says, "Thanks for borrowing me the blue saw. Thanks!"
He's not lacking on manners, that one!
And I love it.
Because it makes me feel like I'm doing something right in my parenting.
Anyway, back to being refilled. My cup is full and I'm starting to spill. I can't stop thinking of ways that I can help others or learn or be better as a mom and wife.
So, it's this feeling that I have starting my day. It's great! To top it off I went to a simulcast of Beth Moore and Travis Cottrell. UH-MAY-ZING!
I don't know that the Holy Spirit has ever worked so consistently on my heart for that length of time. Or that I've given that much consideration in listening for that much time.
My faith is REVIVED.
My fears are cast aside.
I am waiting on the Lord.
He, alone, can work great things in me. and I am willing to be used.
I would strongly recommend that you find a simulcast location and attend this great event!
Or, if you're looking for a new Bible Study, check out some from LifeWay.
A few high school friends and I have completed Believing God and Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman. We would all recommend both of those studies and I'm sure whatever one we pick next will also be great!
There's just something wonderful about a bunch of women coming together before the Lord, laying it all down before Him, and being open and real with each other. Only our God can work that way.
One of the songs we sang in one of the worship times was Just As I Am and it's been with me all day.
I would love it if you checked it out. Pray the lyrics. Lay yourself flat on your face before Jesus and cry out to Him! He will take you Just. As. You. Are.
broken
wounded
guilty
desperate
empty
HALLELUJAH AND AMEN FOREVER AND EVER!
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