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Obstacles

Lately I have been doing a lot of thinking about obstacles.  Obstacles in my life that prohibit me from being the person I want to be. 

What are the obstacles I see?  Laundry, meal preparation and clean up, cleaning, running children, responsibilties to job, etc.  You see the list see endless.  And then there are the obstacles of money and time. 

Sometimes I feel like all I encounter are obstacles.  Like my life is great but only with restrictions.

What I am trying to figure out is who is putting these obstacles in my place?  My family or I?  Am I placing too many expectations on what needs to be done?  If I let go will everyone else do what they are responsible for?  And if I spend a couple extra bucks on myself will there be enough money in the account for everyone else?

Are these the questions every mother keeps asking?  And why can't I figure this out?

Wow! The above was written several weeks ago and saved to draft. This allowed me time to a) reflect on what I had written and b) recover from my PMS whinefest :) I do have to say that obstacles are how you view them. You can either complain about all the things you can't do or make do with what you have. I know for me alot has to do with how much time I am spending reading the bible and reflecting. I also don't want to make light of the fact that yes indeed that there are obstacles in our life that cannot be moved. There is always going to be laundry, meals to make and messes to be picked up. But just as God promised not to put anything too tough in our way we can handle it.

What are some obstacles you want moved out of your way? Can I pray for you?

Feeling Battle Weary

So much for being a great blogger. I envy those who can get a new post up everyday. Many thoughts come to my head but don't always seem to make it to the writing stage.

Anyway, I had previously posted about how this year was my year for a new me!  All I have to say is whew, hard work.  I think I am through the "honeymoon stage" of doing things right.  What a different attitude walking into church on Sunday knowing I had done my daily devotions, prayed and sought God.

Now I am on week two.  Or should I say weak two?  I have been doing my devotions, praying and seeking God.  But, I have felt more attacks from you know who. 

Well, I will survive.  I will stomp out Satan.  And I will continue to work on my heart.

So, is anyone else out there feeling the same?  I know I have about two readers (hi honey) but welcome any feedback :)

Ephesians 6:10 "Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."

New Year, New Me?

I have been pondering for some time what my next step in life is, after running a daycare for the past 6 1/2 years I am looking forward to retirement this June.  Not sure what that step is but, looking to God for answers.

A few verses have come across my way lately the first is Mark 8:35  Jesus said: "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?"

Now I had read that sometime last week and thought "huh" good one.  But this past Sunday Pastor Jim had it in his sermon outline I thought God, trying to get a message across?

Today I read I Samuel 16: 1-7, v.7 says, But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees, for man sees what is visible, but the Lord see the heart."

My plan for this year is to give my heart to God, to follow him, let go (yikes) and see what happens.  I'll keep you posted as to my progress.