The mucus monster has decided to camp out! Ugh....still fighting this cold. Yesterday was not so much of a productive day, I failed at getting things done ;( Hubby got home and I didn't even have dinner done, it was one of those days.....we all have them -uh. I did manage to work out in the early afternoon....Lost 3 lbs whooohoooo! I did cut both of the boys hair.
Today will be busy both the boys have dentist appointments and Wayne has a doctors appointment at 2:30 today.
FLOODING
There has been flooding in some of the areas near us. It is so sad to see these poor elderly losing their homes as well as others. There are several at church who have been effected by this. They are saying it will be worst then it was in 96'. Let us pray for these dear people.
Wayne just called and he has a horrible tooth ache, so he asked if I could call to get him into the dentist. He has been dealing with some dental issues for some time now. Poor guy, I asked him last night if I should make him an appointment this morning but he said "no", it would be to hard to do 2 appointments in one day. But he has changed his mind. He had an upper molar pulled a week or so ago. I'm not sure if its that tooth or another one? We shall see.
Have a blessed day
Men respond most dramatically to acts of respect. Interestingly, in light of all theses differences, God's primary command to husbands is to love , or cherish his wife, while wives are exhorted first and foremost to reverence, or respect, her husband. (Ephesians 5:25,33)
Respect is man's deepest and most basic desire in marriage. It energizes his dreams and gives meaning to his heart. Respect inspires a husband to love and cherish his wife in the way she desires. There is no better way for a wife to demonstrate respect for her husband than to wholeheartedly and sacrificially submit herself to him. (Ephesians 5:22-24)
Taken From Happily Married~ Debi Pryde
So ladies is this a weakness for you? I know it is for me. I hope this article was a blessing to you and that you got something to take and call your own today. The most important part is that we apply it. Come back again to find more marriage help in the weeks to come.
May God be with our marriages as we grow in grace together!
Don't forget....Our Marriage is the FOUNDATION of our family! Strive to be the one to make a difference in your marriage today.
My Prayer
Lord, I am so weak in this area, you have been so patient with me. I know your word has a purpose in our lives. I want my marriage to honor you. Help me to be a better wife today and fully submit to my husband. Have thine own way Lord.
In Jesus name AMEN
"It's not WHAT they learn in school, but it's what they learn to BE" - Roy Masters
"We have in America the largest public school system on earth, the most extensive curriculum, but nowhere else is education so blind to its objectives, so indifferent to any specific outcome as in America. One trouble has been in negative character. It has aimed at the repression of faults rather than the creation of virtues." - William P. Faunce
"Character development is the great, if not the sole, aim of education." - O'Shea
Oh wow these are so true, but so far from the truth in the public school arena!!!
(just a side note.......My youngest Blake is in public school kindergarten and then my oldest Austen is homeschooled (for 4 years). Honestly,we know the home is where character is taught. I am exited and can not wait until Blake is homeschooled (next year). This year he goes 2-3 days of public and then I school him at home the other days. Monday he came home and told me they watched and entire movie that day. Now I am not against movies n all but my point here is........a majority of their day is not spent learning the basic curriculum. Drives me crazy, some times. I help out at his school often, and I see it every time. They 'play' most of the time. It was interesting the first few weeks of school Blake would bring his school work folder home, and there were several papers that I had downloaded 'free' off the web for him to do and his teacher was also getting them from the web........some off the same sites I was :)
Just yesterday he came home and told us about this girl that just will not leave him alone. She constantly says 'she loves him' . Now I realize it's probably innocent at this age, but as I have been there to see with my own eyes, this is where it all begins. The second day in class as I helped the teacher cut out some things for their project that day, I overheard a lil girl saying
"Joey is my boyfriend" I looked at the teacher and she smiled and replied, "Ya they think that is what kindergarten is about 'getting a boyfriend'. I am tired of him coming home and saying he gets teased because kids say that such and such like him.
He usually blushes and says 'yuck' when he tells us. Please don't take me wrong here, I know most of us will grin and think it's cute. My point is that it's being indoctrinated into these children at a very young age. Austen when he was in public kindergarten, there were kids on the bus that would constantly call him 'gay'. He knew what that was at the age of 5........sad!
Ok off my soap box now
I BTW struggled with the descision to homeschool and there are many kids I'm sure who come out of the public school system fine..........but as a parent I see more and more every day the 'need' to homeschool if it is a possibility.
Let's see if I can get it all accomplished!
2009 GOALS SET!
Personal Goal: Weight Loss ~ ____lbs, Spiritual growth...daily Bible reading, devotions. Stop complaining, be a better friend, be a blessing to someone daily, share God's word, use my time effectively for Christ, My Health! Write out daily blessings, memorize more scripture, serve God more effectively than in the past. PRAY :) Be more consistent! Stop being a worry wart (I didn't think it was that bad but dh said I was)
Help Meet Goal: Pray daily for him, set a daily goal of doing something special for him, be a meek and quiet spirit, submission (zip the lip), make sure I make my self look nice before he comes home (hair down, dressed nice, smile on), try to save money. Be a better keeper of the home. Spend time just doing things he enjoys.
Parenting Goal: Teach my children the Lords way, spend more time with them individually, pray more specifically for their daily walk with God. Speak in a softer tone, and be more attentive to their specific needs. Be consistent with correction, and sanctification, homeschool schedule, teaching ect.
Family Goal: Spend more time with Grandma.......don't take her being on this earth with me for granit!
Friendship: Be a better friend (encouraging notes, cards, calls ect) make new friendships in my church. Be an up lifter not a discourager! Be a better listener.
PRAY PRAY PRAY..........it will only happen through God's grace, not by own doing, but through the Holy Spirit!
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Maybe if I make short term goals daily and then accomplish them.....I will be motivated, knowing I have followed through with them.
It is a challenge to homeschool. I remember when I first decided that I was going to take on this huge challenge, as God had set it on my heart to do. At that time my husband (backslidden) didn't give me to much input on the matter and just left that decision up to me. I really struggled back and forth, I knew I didn't have the education or the know how to homeschool. I mean if you read my posts you will see, I am absolutely horrible at grammar amongst all the other things. But God laid this on my heart, I saw the things that was going on in the public school arena and I was not pleased. So upon faith I started homeschooling Austen in the 4th grade. During this time, there were a group of ladies at our church who were also starting to homeschool. As a group, we decided we would be a support system and work together. However for the most part, I felt alone. This brings me to this wonderful scripture God shows us in
Isaiah 54:3
And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
As I read this scripture amongst others, I realized my purpose in this life. I would often fight God's calling because I knew (in the flesh) I couldn't do it. But them he shewed me more.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imagination, and every high thing that exalteth itself againt the knowlege of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obediance of Christ.
Oh dear friend do we really apply this verse in our lives? If we did, I must say our hearts would change and our lives would bear the fruit. Satan loves to fill you with fears. But my friend, God wants to shew himself faithful, and true.
The last great passage I would like to share that changed my mind is Isaiah 44:3-5. And for sake of time I ask that you look that verse up in your bible as I need to end this devotion and move on. But God say here he will "pour water upon him that is thirst" , that he will, "pour out his spirit upon his seed", that growth will come about. Friend, it is not us that can homeschool our children it is our God who can work through us, and supply the fruit thereof. May we stop today and remember God is FOR us and we can accomplish great things in the spirit.
Lord, be with us today, help us to walk in the Spirit. Amen
Back to our normal schedule today. Dear Hubby is back to work as well. Austen has had 3 weeks off, so it will be difficult for him as always to get back into a routine. I am still not feeling great but I am so thankful I have been able to sleep at night. I have lost my voice and my throat is very sore still.
I did end up missing church, but I downloaded a great message on Marriage from Liberty Baptist Church in California. I can always grow in this area.....huh can't we all. I was not raised in a Christian home,and I am from a split family. God has taught me so much and still I am learning things every day! Praise God! My dear hubby has been back in church for the past year and so it has been a great blessing to grow in the Lord together. Last night we were up late just talking about the Bible and discussing the book of Revelation. What a Joy to grow in the Lord together. May I never take that for granit! I have spent many years in prayer.......praying this day would come. Our family devotions are in Romans right now, it has been interesting :)
Well it's now 6:30 and I have a few things to do before the kiddos get up.
Have a blessed day friends,
