I cannot describe what peace I am now feeling. When I try to think of a description, tears come to my eyes, no words. No fighting or struggling in my head, I just feel free. I feel a renewed sense that I can cope and that life is good. But it seems these words don't do describing this peace justice. It kind of feels like I never skipped a beat. And all those issues I was going to hash over and sort out... that need no longer exists. Thank you Lord for encompassing everything.
And thank you Mom for not giving up on me and for planting these "seeds" so I can be sustained from them now.
I also wanted to say a great big huge thank you to a blogger that I only emailed briefly several months ago, but her words and blog have impacted me greatly. Thank you so much for your kind and wise words Tiany.
Also of course to my great, great friend Miss Mone... Thank you sister.
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I am also participating in Tiany's Monday's Meanderings for the first time... a description from her blog...
"Monday Meanderings” is the perfect way to use your blog to keep you accountable to the most important part of your life, your “Home Life”! Simply pick 5 things each week that will better prepare you to tackle the week ahead!"
Really great idea to incorporate something that tends to take away from Home Life and help in balancing it out. Okay so here goes for my Monday Meanderings:

Two Blessing for the Home Pt. 2, No. 181Jeremiah 6:16; “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls, But they said, we will not walk therein.”
The second thing God wants shepherdesses to provide for their little flock is to lead them into REST.
What about rest? Does this mean the children can loaf around and do what they like? No, this is not talking about laziness. It is a rest of peacefulness. It is rest from tension and strife. The shepherdess leads her family into a restful atmosphere. Ezekiel 34:14 Knox says, “I will lead them into fair pastures, the high mountains of Israel shall be their feeding ground, the mountains of Israel, with soft grass for them to rest on.”
It is delightful to lie down in soft grass, isn’t it? Who can lie down in prickly grass? No one. The shepherdess/mother seeks to eradicate all prickliness from the atmosphere of her home. She works as a peacemaker against all contention. She leads her family to soft grass. It’s beckoning. It’s comfortable.
Of course, life is never perfect. There will always be conflicts to overcome in the home. There are often arguments and upsets. The enemy is always lurking around to disrupt the peace and make the grass prickly. But the shepherdess is also a watchwoman. She guards her family from the attacks of the enemy. She uses the weapon of intercession to push back the enemy of discord. She prays in the anointing of God’s Holy Spirit to put out the fires of discord and bring harmony and peace. I am often challenged by Proverbs 18:6 which says, “A fool’s lips enter into contention.” We can dissipate many conflicts if we bite our lips!
The shepherdess who safely folds her flock also makes sure everything is clean and in order in her home. It is difficult to rest in a home that is out of order.
We need to remind ourselves that God calls the home a resting place. Numbers 10:33 tells us that God went before the children of Israel to search out a resting place for them.Proverbs 24:15 gives a strong warning to anyone who destroys the peace and rest of a godly home, “Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous, spoil not his resting place.”May you live in rest in your home of rest.
Isaiah 32:18, "My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”
Hosea 11:11 Knox, “And in their own home, says the Lord, I will give them rest.”
Love from NANCY CAMPBELLPRAYER:
“I pray, Lord, that you will help me to make the grass soft for my children to lie in. Help me to lead them away from prickly grass. Help me to create an atmosphere of rest. Amen.”AFFIRMATION:
In meadows green we rest
Where the grass is soft to nest!
2. "Must Do" - This week I must:
- Organize where everyone is going to keep their personal items. (The kids recently moved back home)
- Update my Organization Folder (inspired by here)
- Start back up on my Routines and Fly Lady inspired schedules.
- Get dressed and make up bed right after I wake up
- Get my hair styles, hair grooming techniques/maintenance and clothing organized.
3. Zone - I don't have specific zone schedule set up, but my kitchen cabinets and drawers really need attention and under the bathroom sink.
4. Train Them Up - My kids are young adults and teenagers, but there are most definitely some areas that need to be addressed. But as being my kids are older, I do believe I need to start "teaching" by being an example. They already have some foundation, but we have all had a rough time of it and especially in the last 5 or 6 years. So I will update as to what comes up.
5. Menu Planning - I have been winging it for the past several weeks and it's been working out pretty good for us. But here is a little guide plan that I can look at during the week to work with:
Meals Suggestions
1) BBQ Chicken, white rice, mixed vegetables, mac n' cheese, white bread or corn bread
2) Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, sweet peas
3) Carne Asada, refried beans, spanish rice, potato salad, tortillas
4) Baked Chicken, mashed potatoes, mac n' cheese, cabbage, cornbread
5) Enchiladas, spanish rice, refried beans
6) Tacos, spanish rice, refried beans
7) Spaghetti w/ ground beef, salad, bread and butter
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Okay I think that is about it. Probably more to come later.
5 comments:
Have a wonderful week
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Michele,
Thanks so much for dropping by my blog! I needed a little cheering up today and you gave me just the boost I needed!
I have enjoyed reading through your posts so far. I tend to get a little overwhelmed, as you said, "I have my hands full!!!" Yes, they are very full and Yes they are true blessings and Yes I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to sew. Many have told me that this is not the "season" for me to be sewing, but I have to, just to keep me sane.
Tiany has been a great inspiration to me also!
Have a blessed day in the Lord Sweet Sister in Christ (SSiC)!!!
Heather
Michele,
Dear sweet friend. How could I forget you? I think of you often and wonder how you are doing. I pray for you too!
I was so very blessed to receive your email, I thank you for writing me and sharing with me what has transpired, you are blessed and God himself is drawing you! I don't think it is anything I have done. I do thank you for your comment and your very sweet words. There are times when I wonder if blogging is worth it, the time it takes etc.. but you have solidified that yes it is very much worth it, If I can reach even one person, bless one mom then its worth it as long as it does not take way from my home and family.
Can I tell you how beautiful that header is, the girls are precious!!!
Love you and always praying for you!!!
Hugs~
Tiany
P.S. wish you weren't on the other side of the country so we could meet and chat! :-)
Thank you for sharing those blessings for the home. It's such a good reminder of what the "feel" of home/family should be. A good affirmation to keep in my mind when I get caught up in the business of the day!
JEnn
Sounds like a wonderful week! Thanks for sharing your weekly plans and for visiting my blog this week.
Tamara
www.TrainingHearts.com
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