Birthday Promise

Today is my 27th Birthday.

27 years on this crazy earth, that's only getting crazier by the minute.

As my birthday was approaching, I had been reflecting on my life. What I have done, what I haven't done, what I want to do and what I never want to do again. I am married to my absolute best friend, we have the most wonderful little boy, we have a home, we have good jobs, we both have amazing families... we have a great life. As I was thinking of all good things in my life, I have to give my sweet Savior all of the glory, I wouldn't have any of it without Him.

While I thank Jesus for everything... it got me thinking. In my 27 years here on earth, what have I done for Jesus?? Yeah I go to church on Sunday, sing with the congregation, listen to the message, I pray but not as much as I should, I hardly read the Bible... I wish my answer was different but I'm not gonna lie. I'm ashamed that my list is so short of the things that I do for Jesus, a man that was beaten and died for me, that loves me even though I have failed him so much. A man that could take away everything that I listed that I have. Why haven't I done more for him? I can blame life, family, work, but there's really no excuse except for laziness. I want my son to learn and know anything and everything about God and the Bible, but how can I help him if I don't know these things myself. I need to be the example I want him to be and for my family and others to see. 

So with that being said for my birthday I promise to serve and honor Jesus more than I ever have. I have done things in my past that I am not proud of. I have failed myself, my family, my husband, my son and most of all my precious loving Savior. I started this blog over 2 years ago and it's been over 2 years since I posted anything on the blog. Many people have asked if I still blog or when my next post will be. I never thought it was going be such a blessing to people and it's also a way for me to serve and honor God, through the words he gives me.

I plan to blog more frequently, but I don't want to make any promises until I'm back in the swing of blogging again. I hope you all are excited as I am about my blog making it's return. Please pray for my Birthday promise.

Halfway

It's been a while since my last post and I apologize for that. Tomorrow marks the 20th week of my pregnancy. It's half way over, it seems like it has went by slow and fast at the same time. It still doesn't seem real, I can't believe there is a little bundle of joy growing in my belly. I have had morning sickness, and just being tired until about 18 weeks. I am feeling great now, no more sickness {Thank you, Jesus} I have more energy and I want to clean and organize everything. 

I am so greatful to be able to carry such precious cargo for 9 months. A part of me wants to keep the baby in my belly forever because I know it's safe, warm and snugly, and the other part of me is ready to meet and hold this wonderful gift from God. Some women don't get to experience this so I'm trying to soak in and cherish every moment, good and bad because I know it will be over in the blink of an eye and may not happen again. 

 

I also have to brag about how {wonderful} my husband has been through this experience so far. He has cleaned my throw-up, he's stepped in it... barefoot, never once complained, he asks how I feel everyday, he tells me I look beautiful when I feel like a tub of lard, he lets me cry {for no reason} on his shoulder, I can't say enough good things about him. He is going to be such an amazing father to our baby. He lets me know everything is going to be ok when I feel like a hundred things are going to go wrong. I truly don't know what I would do without him. 

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward. 

Psalms 127:3

We find out next Monday what Baby Beaver will be. I'll be sure to let everyone know after I tell my family. What do you think Baby Beaver will be, boy or girl?? 

Thankful

It's been a month since I've wrote a post and major things have happened. First off I want to apologize for my slack of not posting, I hope you can forgive me.

On January 12th my husband and I found out we are expecting our first child. We are so excited and blessed that God chose us to be parents to a presious little bundle of joy. So to say the least I've had a lot on my mind, as well as feeling under the weather with morning sickness and nausea and just thinking about baby things. I will be 14 weeks pregnant tomorrow, so far I can't complain, my pregnancy is going well besides the sickness and being tired. I am so thankful that everything is going well, the doctor said we are right on track! 

I'm going to get back in the swing of things with the blog, I most likely won't be posting 3 times a week, I hope to at least post once a week. I have missed posting on the blog and I know I keep getting asked if I'm ever going to blog again. The answer is; yes!! (lol) 

Spirit Lifter

This post is going to be simple, but still enjoyable. These are a few songs that I love to listen to, that always lifts up my spirit, and can change a bad mood into a good one. Songs can be so powerful and reassuring that God is always by our side and he loves us unconditionly.

(FIY: the videos only show up on a computer not a cell phone, I'm not sure why)

 

Jamie Grace - Beautiful Day

 

Sister - I'm Gonna Make It

 

The Crabb Family - Through the Fire

 

 

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. What are some of your favorite songs?

P31W Wednesday #7

Sara talks about the softness factor--when she's kind to her husband, he seems to return that kindness to her. 

Has that been your experience? Why or why not? 

I would say yes, and it also goes both ways. If I cook a meal, my husband will always give me compliments about it, he will usually help me cook as well. If I clean the house he'll tell me that I have done a great job. He as always been good with compliments and saying sweet things. When it's hot out and my husband is out mowing the yard I try to have a cold drink ready for him when he comes in and dinner ready or almost ready. It's the least I can do really, I don't want to mow the yard in the summer heat. I would have to say we have the kindness thing done pat, we can always show each other more kindness but never any less. 

Husbands are our soul mate, our best friend, the person we live and share our lives with. Why make things difficult by being mean to each other and arguing?! I hate the little stupid arguments we do have, and I don't want to have anymore. So, I am kind to my husband and he is kind back, we are happy, happy, happy!!

Don't Be A Brat

Things don't always go our way, and then we whine and complain to people we know, we make a Facebook status for the world to see so people will feel sorry for us...and it goes on and on. I think this is something I see and hear everyday, I am guilty of complaining sometimes, I try not to and if I do, I don't tell the whole world. Why can't we all just be happy and be content with our life?! Yes, life does get tough sometimes, but it makes us stronger and we learn lessons from it. God puts us through hard times for a reason, so we will learn to depend and trust in Him more often, to put us in our place if we think we are too good for anything bad to happen. God knows what he is doing. 

Why is being content so hard? Why can't we be happy with what we have, we always want more, or the newest and nicest things. I am also guilty, I do love shopping, but I have to say I have been a good girl lately, only getting thing I need instead of want. We all are guilty of this, but it's something we should change.

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he had said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

Hebrews 13:5

Many times we think of what we need and how we will obtain those things, instead of trusting in God that he will provide those things. I believe sometimes God wants us to work for what we need so we do not become lazy. I think he wants to see us tith and help others, practicing being a good servant. God will always provide for us, even if it's not brand name, or the newest, He will provide. So try to be content with the things you have and where your life is at as well. People that whine and complain, a word comes to mind to describe them, and that's a "brat". That's the last thing I want my Heavenly Father to think of me, I don't think he actually would, but he wouldn't be happy with me if I complained all the time. I have a roof over my head, a job, food to eat, clothes to wear, heat and air, running water, transpirtation, electricity, I could go on and on. I am thankful for all those things. What if you woke up and only had the things you thanked God for? Thats something to think about.  

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 

Philippians 4:11-13

 

A Love Worth Dying For

Valentines Day, a day about your special someone, chocolates, flowers, gifts, dinner and a movie. Some people hate this day, and some people love it. I do have a Valentine, my husband who is also my best friend. But there is another man I love, more than my husband, my sweet loving savior, Jesus Christ. 

There is no amount of chocolates or flowers, no fancy dinner or piece jewelry that compares to the gift He gave me. Not only me, but everyone. He died for us, he was beaten, and attacked, whipped and called names. When Jesus was hanging on the cross he asked for forgiveness for His attackers, for they did not know what they had done. Jesus took all of that brutality just for us, He didn't fight back, he didn't even talk back. He died on the cross, and rose again to become our savior.

Even if you are single for Valentines day, the main man that should be in your heart is Jesus, if you are a man or woman. He loves you more than you will ever know. We fail him daily, but he forgives us daily. Just thinking about it gives me a mixture of emotions, it makes me happy, it makes me sad because I am so unworthy of His love. Jesus loves us unconditionally, he is with us where ever we go. 

So on this Valentines day I pray that your main Valentine is Jesus and you feel the amazing warmth of His love in your heart.