May. 6, 2006 - stuff
You know how sometimes you learn new, paradigm shifting, eye opening, life changing things?
That didn't happen to me at the conference. Instead I learned many of the same old heard-but-not-applied things. Good things that I need to do.
Model diligence and then train the children in it.
Prioritize and live by those priorities.
This will mean letting some "good" things go, in favor of "better" things.
Know your children and really invest in them.
Family worship needs to be a priority.
Always the romantic, I am often thinking I am willing to sacrifice all for Christ, to die for Christ ... but I am usually unwilling, at any given moment, to put aside my selfish comforts and indulgences. If I want to truly be used for Christ, I need to be willing to be uncomfortable for Him, as well as die for Him.
I need to make sure our family is investing in 'real life' friendships.
My internet time really needs to be reined in, pared down, brought under control.
Three blogs is too many.
Comments
May. 6, 2006 - 3 blogs is too many
Posted by Anonymous
Amen to that! 3 blogs is too many to read, too...so I second the motion to pare down. You go, girl...streamline away! ~Betsy
May. 7, 2006 - I agree
Posted by tallenmomof5
I can't even imagine trying to keep up with three blogs as well as the everyday responsibilities...that's just too much for anyone!
Hope you'll let me know where to find you if this is a blog that you dispose of, I'd miss you terribly! :(
blessings (in whatever you decide),
Trish
May. 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ChathamMommy
*hugs!* I'm having some of the same issues and I only have two active blogs (one is purely for reporting to my far-flung family).
I once heard a talk by Jay Carty that has stuck with me now for more than 15 years. He said you had to have the P priorities:
* a Person before God
* a Partner to your spouse
* a Parent to your children
* a Professional at your work
Those priorities should come first every time, IN THAT ORDER. That means homeschooling and housework (which is our occupation) should always come further down the line. Now, sometimes you'll have to nurse a baby, rather than kiss your spouse right that second, but that doesn't change the priority, just the timing.
I wish I were good about following these, but I usually put the things that aren't on the P list (or that are at the bottom) a lot higher than I should.
Holler at me if you need to vent or just need an encouraging word.
May. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Leigh2
Okay...I agree that three blogs is too many. But....just please make sure that I have the link to whatever blogs you decide to keep, okay? Your's is one of the blogs that I check almost every day! :o)
May. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ElCloud
I love you, Kim. And you can do whatever you feel God leading you to do. He'll help you. Don't be too hard on yourself before you've even begun. (((hugs)))
May. 11, 2006 - priorities
Posted by Anonymous
CS.Lewis once said the following regarding priorities: "There are only three things to remember: the ought-to-do's, the have-to-do's, and the like-to-do's." The challenge is to keep them in that order. As I understand it, the "ought-to-do's" are those things that relate to my spiritual condition before God. So daily, I ought to put my relationship with Him first, and spend time in prayer (talking to God) and Bible reading (God talking to me). When that is done, I then focus on the "have-to-do's," which include my daily work keeping our home, preparing meals for my family, home educating our children, paying bills that are due, making sure we all have clean clothes to wear, etc. After that priority has been satisfied, then I am free to indulge the "like-to-do's."
It's rather humbling to realize how much of my heart dwells on the "like-to-do's," above the others. That little category is often way out of whack!
~Betsy
