On good days I can see it with a clarity that borders on being hallucinogenic: my purpose; to serve God by serving His people. My purpose is to serve my family, my husband and children and to over share the details of my life for His glory. Most days I enjoy what I’m called to do. I thrive on the humor I find in life and the joy that God has given me in my children.But for the last six months, I’ve barely been able to pray, much less be joyful about doing God’s will. It’s not that I’ve “backslidden” or turned away from God, I’ve simply been so physically sick that the only thing on my mind has been the next small function that is key to survival: drink water, rest, eat, try not to overdo it, sleep. After spending weeks in the bed the physical strain began to affect me mentally; I was isolated from my friends, and even from my family. Not that I felt like chatting with anyone but simply being alone for days at a time, only interacting with my family when someone … [Read more...]
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Recently, I read my daughter a book about a little girl named Tiva and a black rhinoceros named Lola who lived on a conservancy in Kenya. Lola’s mother was blind and the rhinoceros kept wandering away, which was dangerous so Tiva’s father a ranger on the conservancy brought Lola closer to them. A wonderful relationship resulted between Tiva and Lola. Anya was fascinated with the story and began asking questions about Black Rhinos, which lead me to explain what a conservancy is and why the black rhinos were in danger of becoming extinct. She came up with the idea of adopting a rhinoceros. When I looked on the website the going adoption rate was a whopping $2000.00! I explained that we didn’t have the money, she began crying and explaining to me all the reasons she wanted to adopt the rhino. So I did some research and found a rhino she could adopt one for $35.00 or $75.00 for two. I was going to just write a check and give her the adoption certificate and a 5x7 glossy. Then it … [Read more...]
Tweet10 Scripture Passages to Memorize for Moms in Business
1. Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 NIV2. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 NIV3. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 NIV4. “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-135. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14-156. Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. Proverbs … [Read more...]
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