**pst…there’s a giveaway at the end of this post...don’t want you to miss out…** uncomfortable uncertainty. I mentioned speaking at a MOPs group last Friday, but I didn’t tell you I also spoke briefly that night…in the same room…to a completely different group of ladies. When I said “yes” to our women’s minister, I didn’t really know what she wanted me to talk about. Then she sent me ...
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How do you make the decision “To Walk or Stay”?
the friend Her* tear-stained “Hey” over the phone told me something wasn’t right. Then she simply asked if I was home and if she could come over. And while I waited for her to arrive I prayed…for wisdom…for words…for His presence. But when the front door opened and my friend’s husband stood next to her, while her head hung low and eyes hid behind sunglasses…my stomach ...
Tozer and a Face Wax
The only redeeming value to the story I’m about to share with you was knowing I got to share this story with you. And thus begins the story of the worst grooming decision I’ve made to date. All I wanted was a pedicure. Yes it’s “winter” and technically no one sees my narsty toes. But I see them and it makes my mommy heart happy to ...
The habit I couldn’t establish with willpower alone
Two years ago I signed up for my first Hello Mornings challenge. I started off slowly, waking up only 5 minutes earlier than my boys. Then a few weeks later I moved my wake-up time a little earlier…15 minutes before the boys woke up. I only lost a few minutes of sleep, but I gained a whole new direction to my ...
Satan’s pants are on fire
I sat on the floor clipping Watts’ toenails when Price marched into the kitchen. “Mommy, did you know that Satan used to be a beautiful angel? Then he decided he wanted to be God and that’s how he became Satan.” (a direct quote, I swear). I responded with, “You are so right Pricey. Did you know we sometimes make the same mistake as Satan? We think we ...
My {in process} Story
This sounds like a message I need to hear. Yes, I deny myself for my kids (like skipping some planned reading time to share a book with them instead)…but I need to focus on doing so for my husband and others whose care isn’t necessarily my responsibility.
Pick me pick me!!! I would love a copy!
God has really opened my eyes lately to this subject. I would love LOVE a copy of this to help remind me that it is not about me!
Sometimes denying ourselves means denyingour selfish tendencies to be doing something instead of just being present in the moment and resting at Jesus feet instead of trying to be the feet.
I deny myself when it comes to my kids. Giving up things I want to do, (like eating!) In order to take care of them, but its not always with a grateful heart. Definitely something I need to work on. I would love this dvd!
Denying yourself by listening more and talking less… and this doesn’t just mean talking out loud, this means the talking you do in your head when you are supposed to be listening!
What a great topic for me now! I didn’t eat lunch until everyone was feed, needs met, and down for a nap. Thanks for this reminder (and giveaway!)
you are right… this IS a really difficult topic. I am going through the weight of it all right now. Growing pains are TOUGH. But it is way cool to remember how much He loves us… Thanks for sharing your heart with us on here. XO, beloved_bride
This is so challenging and something that I was just talking about with a good friend. It is so hard in a culture that shouts ‘me, me, me.’ It takes the Holy Spirit within me nudging me to reject the selfish fleshly tendencies that the culture screams we embrace and live a radical life of putting others first. While I do that all throughout the day as a parent, many times I’m tempted to do it begrudgingly. :\
Though the topic is hard, it is nevertheless necessary if we really want to follow Christ. I would love to watch this DVD.
OK, not a great example but I denied myself my selfish anger to try to understand my teenager and why he wouldn’t go to work this morning. I guess I just don’t ever think of myself as sacrificing much for my kids. I’m so blessed in life I don’t think I’ve really given much up…except movies with bad words. lol.
I would like to see this video. It is easy to deny myself for my children but sometimes difficult to extend that to others.
Denying myself ex. from today. Using the restroom while holding my baby and the toddler plays with tractors on the bathroom floor. Yikes!
Would love to win this DVD! Love you and your blog!
This looks like a great DVD!! Great giveaway.
Yes, the simple obedience. It all begins there.
The video sounds wonderful and such a nice blessing to pass on to another person. Today’s sacrifice…giving them time with me instead of going and spending a few minutes listening to a broadcast from Revive our Hearts.
https://twitter.com/GodCenteredMom/status/327147251870883842 this is the link to my tweet…. :^)
I would love it! Thanks friend for this post.
And I thought I was already denying myself. Hmmm. Food for thought.