A Time for Every Purpose...

What a wonderful weekend that I've enjoyed. It's been one of the best and most relaxing and productive weekends that I've had in such a long time, that I am in awe of the Lord for allowing me to have it for all 3 days. My husband and I were able to work on the backyard for 2 of the 3 days and get rid of a ton of stuff; even stuff that he thought I was unwilling to get rid of. We made such a huge dent in clearing, cleaning, and ridding the backyard of excess stuff - we were able to enjoy our backyard again with a fire in the firepit And watch game 3 of the NCLS West, all while lounging in the backyard. We are by no means done, but man oh man, it's such a HUGE difference. The Bible says "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. He hath made every thing beautiful in his time;" (Eccl. 3:1,11).
        When I started this weekend, I did not envision getting as much done as we did. My husband and I were also able to spend some real fun couple time, by doing a dump run and me going to work with him the last 3 days, as our little one was in school. I can't believe how much spending time alone really brought us together, as a husband and wife. God is so good!!
         I didn't spend any time crafting or scrapbooking and I usually feel incredibly guilty because I haven't spent any crafty me time, but man.. nothing that happened this weekend made me feel even remotely guilty. I do admit, that I do not want to go to work tomorrow, although I'm extremely thankful I have a job, I just don't want the feeling of completeness and comfort that I've enjoyed this weekend to end. However, the Bible says that I am complete in Him, this is the ONLY way to experience completeness ..."And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:" (Col. 2:10).
         So much has happened this weekend, my babygirl lost her first tooth... Oh my where is the time going; she no longer wants to sleep with us at night - this is something we finally gave upon on after 5 yrs, and even my big boy (19yrs) is showing more concern for things around him and doing random acts of kindness, just because he thought of them. I also received a huge box of crafty goodness, from a sweet sister in Christ, that I only know through her blog.
        God just loves us in such a huge way that I just cannot even attempt to wrap my head around it. I know God abundantly blesses us, yet I am always astounded when He delivers more than I can ever think about. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." (James 1:17). Thank you Lord for all that you do for me and mine, even when I amd way to selfish and self absorbed to acknowledge or even consider what you do. I love you Lord.

Unconventional Birthday Bash!

Happy Belated Birthday to me!! I spent yesterday doing something completely opposite of what is considered common practice on one's birthday... I spent it in service to my family. This verse is a perfect picture of my day: Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Phil 2:3 First, I spent the day cleaning my house and working on a few projects to streamline our daily life, as it gets hectic with a young adult and a very rambunctious 5yr old. Then after picking up my little one from school, we headed over to the In-laws house. Where I spent the next 7 hrs cleaning and de-cluttering their house. My poor MIL was so clearly overwhelmed and really felt awkward accepting help, as she is generally the one doing for others, but I know she has been struggling with getting her house in order and I just wanted to help while I could. As the hours flew by, it was more fun than it was work and I think she actually enjoyed having someone there to help encourage her in this process, instead of telling her to "just get rid of it." Bear ye one another's burden, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Gal 6:2 Being able to help her, I think took a tremendous load off her shoulders and gave her a HUGE sense of accomplisment...We still have 2 more rooms to finish today and then all she really has left is the last 2 bedrooms and the garage....should be eazy peezy!! I think my day spent in service to my family did more for me than for them. Thank you Lord for reminding me that I need to remember that I should be in service to my family - first, because how can I help and minister to others, if the ones that need me most are left without the love and assistance they need most. And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works Heb 10:24