There is so much that comes naturally in life--and then there are the things that I wish would come naturally...
As I wrestle with the vices in each of my precious children, I realize more starkly than ever the vices in my own life.
There is such a transformation that needs to happen.
"Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."
Anger, wrath, malice, jealousy, greed,lust impurity, these are embedded so deeply in the human heart that they threaten to cut off life-giving circulation.
As God's children we get to clothe ourselves in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. We get to bear with each other and forgive each other. We get to have these fruits bound together in love--not a "love-me love", but a "love is an action" love.
One thing is evident: as I wrestle with issues of the heart I must "Let the word of Christ dwell richly in me" In our home we have a great need for teaching and admonishing to be done in wisdom. How grateful I am to have a book that pulses with wisdom, insight, and eternity.
Yes, there is a lot to wrestle with, but, how thankful I am for the Lord Jesus Christ who can snip the ugly vices and allow the life-giving flow of His virtues to pulse through my veins.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Gift of Motherhood
I am spending my seventh mother's day as a mother. My oldest will soon be seven, he was due on Mother's Day 2001 (and was 11 days late...) My Jonathan is up to my shoulder now, is full of zest when it comes to designing lego's and reading Tin Tin, and likes to give keen insight into life. He asks questions that I have to research before I can answer him. He is growing and maturing. What a gift it has been to be his mother.
My beautiful five-year old Abigail. She has so much she wants to do and so many things that her abilities are not at the same level as her desire.;) She is exact, nurturing and demanding with her siblings. Her eyes sparkle with delight over other people's achievments. She has a servant heart that carefully considers the tasks at hand. What a gift to be her mother.
My Thomas. He was made out of sugar and cream. He always has something to say and it is always a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!! He loves to be exact with his drwaeing,nurturing with his "pets" and helpful with his mommy. He is always learning about legos from Jonathan and being wrapped in a blanket by Abigail and giggling over something funny with Elizabeth. What a gift to be his mother.
My 'lil Lizzie is my peaches and cream. She has these two eager eyes that are always looking up at me, before she takes off to explore the world. She is very confident and doesn't worry too much about where mommy is, because mommy will always be close! She rarely looks over her shoulder before she goes off on some expedition or climbs some high wall..she loves keeping me on my toes. She is potty trained--I am amazed and delighted to say. She knows how life works. She loves her brothers and sister and always wants to be with them. What a gift to be her mother.
These precious little one's are God's special gifts to me.I am thankful that with my dear husband we get to nurture these four children we get to guide them, we get to teach them discipline and honor. We get to teach them about a Creator that is real and cares about them--who knew them before the beginning of the world. Our God who demands righteousness and justice, while supplying his Son who alone can fulfill those demands. We get to teach our children about the Lord of truth and honesty, self control and love.
I so often look into myself and see such empty and void. How can I possiblt supply the demands of the day??? Then I know. God has given me this precious gift of motherhood, I get to impart His words and His ways to those beautiful eyes that look up at their mommy.
What a gift to be a mother!
My beautiful five-year old Abigail. She has so much she wants to do and so many things that her abilities are not at the same level as her desire.;) She is exact, nurturing and demanding with her siblings. Her eyes sparkle with delight over other people's achievments. She has a servant heart that carefully considers the tasks at hand. What a gift to be her mother.
My Thomas. He was made out of sugar and cream. He always has something to say and it is always a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!! He loves to be exact with his drwaeing,nurturing with his "pets" and helpful with his mommy. He is always learning about legos from Jonathan and being wrapped in a blanket by Abigail and giggling over something funny with Elizabeth. What a gift to be his mother.
My 'lil Lizzie is my peaches and cream. She has these two eager eyes that are always looking up at me, before she takes off to explore the world. She is very confident and doesn't worry too much about where mommy is, because mommy will always be close! She rarely looks over her shoulder before she goes off on some expedition or climbs some high wall..she loves keeping me on my toes. She is potty trained--I am amazed and delighted to say. She knows how life works. She loves her brothers and sister and always wants to be with them. What a gift to be her mother.
These precious little one's are God's special gifts to me.I am thankful that with my dear husband we get to nurture these four children we get to guide them, we get to teach them discipline and honor. We get to teach them about a Creator that is real and cares about them--who knew them before the beginning of the world. Our God who demands righteousness and justice, while supplying his Son who alone can fulfill those demands. We get to teach our children about the Lord of truth and honesty, self control and love.
I so often look into myself and see such empty and void. How can I possiblt supply the demands of the day??? Then I know. God has given me this precious gift of motherhood, I get to impart His words and His ways to those beautiful eyes that look up at their mommy.
What a gift to be a mother!
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