When you experience those trials, difficulties, and sufferings, when you have Christ as your light, I can guarantee you, He will use those weaknesses to bring about a deeper meaning within. He will expose your self-dependency and fill those voids with more of Himself. It’s true. It’s Biblical. I’m telling you from personal experience. And you will be filled with a peace that surpasses all understanding.
When I think of motherhood, I think of little kids running around the house, tied to the leg of their loving mama. I see food all over the floor, finger paintings hanging from the refrigerator, laundry piled up, the noise level just a little bit louder than normal, and laughter. And lots of it! Motherhood…
Leading up to Easter, in our culture that creates Easter to be another Christmas, I have wrestled with whether or not to do an Easter basket for Mazy this year. Last year, I remember going to the dollar store and buying a bunch of toys. They were great and were all played with, but giving…
I don’t have to be perfect. Because I can’t be. Of course I will always try to do the best I can in life, but it’s clear in that verse, that God expects weakness, struggles, heartache, and imperfection. In those things, His power and glory can be displayed all the more. Because His grace is sufficient.
Everyone struggles with guilt. This feeling that we should have done something a different way. Made a different choice. Acted in a kinder way. Said it a different way. Or should have not said anything at all. Guilt. Then there is this guilt when we think… Did my child have too much screen time today?…
What if you have something that you own or something in your life, that does not bring you joy, but you can’t get rid of? Maybe there is an item or an event that you can’t seem to rid your life or mind of?
