The Beautiful Day Project
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Podcast
  • Weight Loss from the Soul
  • Free Resources

Willing, Humble, and Hopeful

4/22/2019

2 Comments

 

Has the Enemy Sold You the Lie About Serving Others?

Picture
Any farming or ranching wife braces herself about this time of the year. The days are getting longer and the work is getting harder. 

I am blessed by my hard-working and driven husband. I love the adventures that come with being his partner in life. Right now that involves sheep, cattle, chickens, farming fields, and starting up a greenhouse. However, I am always caught off guard when this time of the year hits full force. By now I have my teeth set on writing a new novel, re-vamping my website along with all the other fun stuff like potty-training Micaela and teaching Adela how to do simple household chores. 

To be honest, I've been stomping around the house trying to squeeze hours out of minutes and then becoming angry when I didn't cross off anything from my to-do list. I start to feel lost and as if there were something inherently wrong with my normal process for getting things done. Surely, surely, there is something else I could be doing...

A few days ago, I took a break midday and did my devotional on the Bible App. It is called Strange Kingdom by Ken Costa. The day's reflection was on how Jesus paid the price for our sin and built a bridge for us to God. We can have a relationship with God and do life with Him. However, we still find ourselves trying to do things our own way. We have to trust God and be willing to do things His way. We have to humble ourselves, admitting that He is greater. Lastly, we need to be hopeful for we know that He is loving God with beautiful plans for us.

I let out a deep breath and prayed. 

God, I am willing. In this season, I am willing to do the work you have put in front of me. 
I am willing to put Your plans first.
I am willing to obey and serve others with love.
My hope in you is an anchor for my soul.


If there ever was a nasty lie the enemy told mothers, it is that we could be or should be doing more. The enemy would love to fill our hearts with the pain of feeling that raising our children and loving our husbands is not enough. The enemy rejoices when we denounce this job as a side-action chore and chase something else. 

Yes, it takes all of your heart, all of your head, and all of your body to be a mom and wife in these years. But, let us be willing. Let us be humble. And, let us be full of hope. 
​
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19a NIV


Do you ever find yourself resenting the extra work that comes with this season of your life as you serve others?

2 Comments
Kodi link
9/22/2022 06:31:58 am

Being a motivator. Writing out a list of things you want to do in life can help motivate you toward positive action.

Reply
Tutuapp link
9/22/2022 06:34:15 am

Then, make a list of all the different vendors that you're going to need to hire: venue, caterer, florist, musicians, etc., and then make a budget for each particular category.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Listen to the Podcast
    Subscribe
    Click on the button above to receive newsletters, weekly encouragement
    and a FREE resources.
    "...and God was already there with me."
    Picture

    The
    ​Beautiful Day Project

    Hello! Thank you for stopping by and peeking in on our life’s adventures. My name is Lora and I love sharing my fascination with discovering all the ways God has made my life beautiful. My handsome husband and I farm, ranch, and find our way as parents of two gorgeous girls including one with multiple-disabilities. Perhaps part of our journey will touch yours and encourage you today. You are welcome here, my friend. 

    Categories

    All
    Body
    Farming
    Heart
    Home
    Marriage
    Mind
    Soul

    Picture

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    July 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016

    RSS Feed

Thank you for visiting!
Love & BLessings!
​--Lora


Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Earnings Disclaimer

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Podcast
  • Weight Loss from the Soul
  • Free Resources