Dec. 19, 2005 - The Excellent Wife....

I am not --- but I want to be! The book is incredibly convicting. I can't read a single chapter without having to reassess everything in my life it seems. But I know that I am changing. I want to be the woman that God created me to be. I want to love my husband the way I am called to love him. I really want to be a "keeper at home" and keep my house actually manageable. I want to be so many things....but all I can do is get up every day and ask the Lord to guide me. Some days I know He calls me to do a lot of housekeeping. Other days he calls me to spend every single moment playing with my boys. Some days he calls me to call on a friend or a neighbor and offer encouragement or a helping hand. Each day I have to go to him first -- to find out what is on HIS agenda for me, not what's on my schedule. (oh, who am I trying to kid? I don't have a schedule!)

Thank you precious Lord for your guidance and your presence in my life. Help me to seek you in everything I do. Help me to become the wife, the mother, the friend, and the woman that you created me to be.....

Comments

Dec. 20, 2005 - Hi!

Posted by rosehillranch

That is such a great point....to remember to let God be in charge of our "schedules." Amen! Love, Jeani

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Dec. 20, 2005 - Good point...

Posted by rachelle

I tend to be very schedule oriented. I wonder how many opportunities I've missed because I wasn't paying attention to His schedule. Something to think about...

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Dec. 22, 2005 - schedule oriented

Posted by heythereheather

I am not, either! But I don't take that outlook often enough--Lord, guide my day. Or, I'l pray it at the beginning of the day, but "forget" to turn back to him continually. I haven't read the book, it sounds like I should pick it up. My DH is sooo gracious, such a wonderful man of God, yet I think I take advantage of that too much.

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Dec. 24, 2005 - Listening...

Posted by abidinglove

Oh that we may learn to be still and to listen for His gentle voice telling us what His will is for us in every situation. I was blessed by your post.

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Dec. 27, 2005 - I know what you mean...

Posted by DandelionSeeds

I loved this book (both times I read it) and it was convicting BOTH times! I learned each time, and it's probably time to bring it back around again.

Blessings to you and yours... I've added you to my friends list so I'll be back.

In Him,
Amy

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