I really need to stop counting down the days because it is making things go by much slower...but...
7 more weeks of teaching... 27 more days to be exact ;)
6 weeks until Mike's GRADUATION!
7 weeks until we move to FORT WORTH!
While I hate to admit this, there actually are a FEW things I will miss about College Station, but I am SO ready for the "next chapter" of our lives to start in Fort Worth. I feel like the James family has lots of good times to come! On the other hand, I am trying hard to enjoy every moment no matter where we are. I am just happy we are here together :)
Love!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
matthew 7:5
“We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path.”
I have to admit that lately I have been feeling extremely "judged" by others. It's so strange that once you become a mom everyone has an opinion about how you live your life (& especially raise your child). While I honestly believe that Michael & I know what is best, I can't say that it doesn't hurt to hear that people think that certain things should be done differently... Even if it is just the type of sippy cup that little E drinks out of! haha!;)
Anyway, this has led me to examine my own life & to stop to think if maybe I am doing some "judging" of my own. Whether it be judging other mommies at the grocery store or park, or my own friends & family, I am going to be making a conscious effort to NOT judge the actions and lives of others. I know that only you can truly know your own motives.
Matthew 7:5 says,
"You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."
Here's to attempting to take the log out of my own eye! :)
Thank you Lord for helping me where I fall short.
Goodnight,
Love.
I have to admit that lately I have been feeling extremely "judged" by others. It's so strange that once you become a mom everyone has an opinion about how you live your life (& especially raise your child). While I honestly believe that Michael & I know what is best, I can't say that it doesn't hurt to hear that people think that certain things should be done differently... Even if it is just the type of sippy cup that little E drinks out of! haha!;)
Anyway, this has led me to examine my own life & to stop to think if maybe I am doing some "judging" of my own. Whether it be judging other mommies at the grocery store or park, or my own friends & family, I am going to be making a conscious effort to NOT judge the actions and lives of others. I know that only you can truly know your own motives.
Matthew 7:5 says,
"You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."
Here's to attempting to take the log out of my own eye! :)
Thank you Lord for helping me where I fall short.
Goodnight,
Love.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Filling the Jar...
Today we had a great sermon at church, but the part that I took the most out of happened to be the children's sermon. If you know me that should come as no surprise due to my maturity level. ;) haha
The pastor showed the children an empty jar and asked... "do you ever feel like this jar?" the kids all said... "No" haha, it was a little over their heads so the pastor replied, "well someday when you grow up at times you probably will." He then went on to ask the kiddos, "what do you this Jesus would want you to put in this jar?" one of the kids then shouted out." JELLY!" hahah Priceless response.
After the congregation died down from laughing he went on to explain that to many of us try to use earthly things to fill our "jar" in life. He asked, "What are you trying to fill your empty jar with?" "Money? Love? A New Car? More Friends? A bigger house?.." The list could go on forever.
He then explains that the empty jar can never be FULL without the love of Jesus Christ.
So today, I am asking myself.. What am I trying to fill my hypothetical jar with? What material things are junking up my life in an effort to make me fill more full? Today I will start paying more attention & remembering that the only thing that can satisfy & fill my soul is the Love of Christ.
:)
The pastor showed the children an empty jar and asked... "do you ever feel like this jar?" the kids all said... "No" haha, it was a little over their heads so the pastor replied, "well someday when you grow up at times you probably will." He then went on to ask the kiddos, "what do you this Jesus would want you to put in this jar?" one of the kids then shouted out." JELLY!" hahah Priceless response.
After the congregation died down from laughing he went on to explain that to many of us try to use earthly things to fill our "jar" in life. He asked, "What are you trying to fill your empty jar with?" "Money? Love? A New Car? More Friends? A bigger house?.." The list could go on forever.
He then explains that the empty jar can never be FULL without the love of Jesus Christ.
So today, I am asking myself.. What am I trying to fill my hypothetical jar with? What material things are junking up my life in an effort to make me fill more full? Today I will start paying more attention & remembering that the only thing that can satisfy & fill my soul is the Love of Christ.
:)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
a work in progress
When I originally called my blog, "A Work in Progress", I was talking about the actual blog itself, but the more I thought about it, the more appropriate the title actually became.
You see, I can't even begin to tell you how many times I have referred to myself as "a work in progress"...(usually in a negative way after I have failed miserably at some everyday task). I keep thinking that one of these days the "work" will be done & I will be "complete"...that I will be a perfect wife, housekeeper, mommy, teacher, friend, etc..the list could go on forever!
The funny thing is that I find out more each day that the "work" is never done.. and that it is actually a good thing! God is working in and through us every moment of every day & HIS work is never done. I have really felt God working through me this year & I can say that it hasn't been easy or even painless, but I am overjoyed & can't wait to see how God will work through me (&my precious family & friends) in the future!
I have been blessed in countless ways this year & I am absolutely humbled by the grace that God gives.
So even though I will never be the mommy with the perfect hair, perfectly clean house & most organized life on the block- I am thankful that I am loved just the way I am...and when you look at it this way, I guess we are all just "a work in progress"! :)
You see, I can't even begin to tell you how many times I have referred to myself as "a work in progress"...(usually in a negative way after I have failed miserably at some everyday task). I keep thinking that one of these days the "work" will be done & I will be "complete"...that I will be a perfect wife, housekeeper, mommy, teacher, friend, etc..the list could go on forever!
The funny thing is that I find out more each day that the "work" is never done.. and that it is actually a good thing! God is working in and through us every moment of every day & HIS work is never done. I have really felt God working through me this year & I can say that it hasn't been easy or even painless, but I am overjoyed & can't wait to see how God will work through me (&my precious family & friends) in the future!
I have been blessed in countless ways this year & I am absolutely humbled by the grace that God gives.
So even though I will never be the mommy with the perfect hair, perfectly clean house & most organized life on the block- I am thankful that I am loved just the way I am...and when you look at it this way, I guess we are all just "a work in progress"! :)
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