The Love Letter ~
Wow, write yourself a love letter. I have never had a love letter written to me. My younger son writes me little notes telling me how much he loves me and how wonderfully awesome his mommy is - yes that would can't as a love letter. Ok, close my eyes and see myself as the most glorious person in the world - really. Honestly, I would not want to be the ultimate beloved but I do get the point of what the writer is saying. We are to see ourselves as Jesus see's us and how other's see us.
When I close my eyes I see the love my boys have for me, how my friends look at me and how Jesus sees me as his precious jewel. Beleive me, it has taken a lot of work for me to get to this point.
Imagine going to your mailbox and pulling the pile of mail out finding a love letter. The thought of a love letter in my mail box warms my heart with much joy. What are you waiting for? I can already feel the warm fuzzies.
Find a comfy place to rest, brew yourself a cup of coffee or a favorite tea, grab a special piece of paper and a favorite pen, put on some soothing music, and begin writting yourself a love letter.
Talk about your special features like your eyes sparkle when the sun touches your face, your heart is warmed when your children love on you, etc....
Many of us ladies have made the same comment sometime in our life as this one "Most of you long for something more - more time, more money, more friends, a better relationship with your spouse or family. How many times have you heard yourself say, "I wish I had more time for myself"? "This stress is killing me." "I have to exercise and get in better shape." "I want my life to be more fun." "How am I going to make ends meet?" "Where has the day gone? I feel like I haven't gotten anything done!""
Take a look back over your life - not with a critical eye but look where you were and where you are now today. Ask yourself the following questions - What do I love? What are my core values and beliefs? What are my own needs and desires? How can I create a life that fits exactly who I am now, not who I've been?
It's time ladies to write yourself a love letter. I will be back on Friday with my letter to share. Be kind to yourself and love yourself as Jesus loves you. God bless you all!
Psalms 37:4 ~ The desires God placed in your heart were put there for a reason, they reveal the secret of who you really are and the life you are meant to live.
I have attached a link of relaxing music
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Life Lessons for Women ~ 7 essential ingredients for a Balanced Life
November 8, 2010
Finally watched Julie & Julia this weekend ~ if feel so inspired to do something now. My heart desire is to lead women into freedom. There are many women who live in a lifetime of bondage ~ God does not want that for us. Romans 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.
Over the past couple of years I have received freedom from a life time of bondage. I now am free and I feel Gods love in my life everyday. There is such a relief and freedom knowing that I no longer am hanging on to all that was done against me or the sins that I have committed.
Why wait for that group to be gathered together ~ why not reach out to women now ~ So here I am reaching out to all you women who have suffered a lifetime of bondage and you are stuck in it wanting so badly to be released from it only to live a life of freedom as God intended you to live.
I have started reading Life Lessons for Women ~ 7 essential ingredients for a balanced life by Stephanie Marston, M.F.T. “Life Lessons for Women is the first book in a new line of Chicken Soup books. It is a true self-help book”. Find a book and read along with me. I will post the Life lessons after each study. We can talk about the study and post our answers to the life lessons. I will post my answers – if you do not feel comfortable in doing so that is alright. I do encourage you to do the work as this will open the door to freedom in your life.
The first Essential Ingredient is ~ Re-Collect Yourself
Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.
Lucille Ball
Our first lesson is “The Love Letter”
Today is Monday November 8, 2010 – I will give you time to find a book. For those of you who are joining late that is great - jump right in. On Wednesday November 10, 2010 I will post the first life lesson assignment. I look forward to going on this journey with all you women. May God enrich and bless your way
Finally watched Julie & Julia this weekend ~ if feel so inspired to do something now. My heart desire is to lead women into freedom. There are many women who live in a lifetime of bondage ~ God does not want that for us. Romans 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.
Over the past couple of years I have received freedom from a life time of bondage. I now am free and I feel Gods love in my life everyday. There is such a relief and freedom knowing that I no longer am hanging on to all that was done against me or the sins that I have committed.
Why wait for that group to be gathered together ~ why not reach out to women now ~ So here I am reaching out to all you women who have suffered a lifetime of bondage and you are stuck in it wanting so badly to be released from it only to live a life of freedom as God intended you to live.
I have started reading Life Lessons for Women ~ 7 essential ingredients for a balanced life by Stephanie Marston, M.F.T. “Life Lessons for Women is the first book in a new line of Chicken Soup books. It is a true self-help book”. Find a book and read along with me. I will post the Life lessons after each study. We can talk about the study and post our answers to the life lessons. I will post my answers – if you do not feel comfortable in doing so that is alright. I do encourage you to do the work as this will open the door to freedom in your life.
The first Essential Ingredient is ~ Re-Collect Yourself
Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.
Lucille Ball
Our first lesson is “The Love Letter”
Today is Monday November 8, 2010 – I will give you time to find a book. For those of you who are joining late that is great - jump right in. On Wednesday November 10, 2010 I will post the first life lesson assignment. I look forward to going on this journey with all you women. May God enrich and bless your way
Tyler
Good morning all ~ it’s been awhile since I last posted. Summer went by fast and now that school has started we are approaching into the holiday season already. Wait ~ why is time going too fast? My older son Tyler turned 18 on October 25 – I cannot believe that he is an adult now. I still remember so clearly when he was two in his red corduroys with a cream sweater outside helping mom rake up the leaves. He was so sweat and innocent then and now he thinks that he knows all.
The boys and I have had a rough start in life. But now, we are tracking on the right safe path only to live the life that God has intended for us to live. Sure my son Tyler has done some things this past summer that I am not proud of. However, I am proud of him for listening to all that I had spoken into his life. Slowly but surely he is coming around.
One thing that I have learned with Tyler is that he is an individual who wants so badly to know who he is and what his purpose is. I thank God for giving me the words to speak into Tyler’s life and then to step back only to watch the seeds that were planted grow. Yes, Tyler maybe a late bloomer in his walk with God as many other people were too. God does have a plan for Tyler!
Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 18
These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up....Do what is right and good in the LORD's sight, so that it may go well with you and you may go in and take over the good land that the LORD promised on oath to your forefathers,
In our home there is always an open door. My kids know that no matter what they can always talk to me about anything. I will not yell at them. I may take a deep breath; pray will quick for God’s guidance in the conversation. After our talks the boys feel better now then they did before. Tyler now comes to me all the time when he feels something around him that should not be there. After we are done praying Tyler feels comfortable and safe knowing that God is near and will never leave us. Psalms 3:3 ~ But you, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
Oh there is still so much more work to be done as there is with all of us. God’s work is never completed in us until we see him face to face.
Now these days there is a difference in my relationship with Tyler. Yes, I am still his mother – but there is more of an adult inner reaction then there is a child like reaction. Before this year came I was feeling sad that he was growing up and would no longer need me. I now know that a child will always need there parents. We are here to equip them; listen to them; lead them into the right direction; step aside and let go; and love them, for which this never ends as long as we are here on the earth. My job now is to listen, pray, and help him along the way when he asks for help. Sure there will be time when I need to intervene. It has been hard to let go but God has given me peace and rest knowing that he is in control.
The boys and I have had a rough start in life. But now, we are tracking on the right safe path only to live the life that God has intended for us to live. Sure my son Tyler has done some things this past summer that I am not proud of. However, I am proud of him for listening to all that I had spoken into his life. Slowly but surely he is coming around.
One thing that I have learned with Tyler is that he is an individual who wants so badly to know who he is and what his purpose is. I thank God for giving me the words to speak into Tyler’s life and then to step back only to watch the seeds that were planted grow. Yes, Tyler maybe a late bloomer in his walk with God as many other people were too. God does have a plan for Tyler!
Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 18
These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up....Do what is right and good in the LORD's sight, so that it may go well with you and you may go in and take over the good land that the LORD promised on oath to your forefathers,
In our home there is always an open door. My kids know that no matter what they can always talk to me about anything. I will not yell at them. I may take a deep breath; pray will quick for God’s guidance in the conversation. After our talks the boys feel better now then they did before. Tyler now comes to me all the time when he feels something around him that should not be there. After we are done praying Tyler feels comfortable and safe knowing that God is near and will never leave us. Psalms 3:3 ~ But you, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
Oh there is still so much more work to be done as there is with all of us. God’s work is never completed in us until we see him face to face.
Now these days there is a difference in my relationship with Tyler. Yes, I am still his mother – but there is more of an adult inner reaction then there is a child like reaction. Before this year came I was feeling sad that he was growing up and would no longer need me. I now know that a child will always need there parents. We are here to equip them; listen to them; lead them into the right direction; step aside and let go; and love them, for which this never ends as long as we are here on the earth. My job now is to listen, pray, and help him along the way when he asks for help. Sure there will be time when I need to intervene. It has been hard to let go but God has given me peace and rest knowing that he is in control.
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