I had an interesting thought the other day. Before I was truely saved two years ago; I always wondered why people thought that Christ and God had to be a part of EVERYTHING they did. What was wrong with setting Him aside to do most things. Sure it was fine to pray a lot, love Him all the time, but why talk about Him EVEY chance you get. I thought I loved Jesus, I knew all about Him; BUT I didn't KNOW Him. Now, and for the past two years, I DO want to talk about Him every chance I get. I just love having Him in my mind and on my heart ALL of the time. When I do set Him aside, I feel saddened, and unsure of myself. When I realize that I have set Him aside, I pull Him back to the front, and I am joyous and confident again. :)
Now, that's not to say, that we should hound those around us. Often, we as (what I like to call) true Christians, forget that not everyone feels that way. We can overwhelm, and upset those who don't have a personal relationship with Jesus. Our intentions are good, we want to save them, help them, share our love for Him with others. But, if we push too hard, they will grow to be, not only resentful of us, but of God as well.
I know this is what I did to my husband two years ago, when I first became saved. For the longest time he was an athiest, positive that there was no God. He has since become more agnostic, he's simply not sure. But, still leans more twards no God. Something I knew when we married, but we made a deal. We wouldn't talk with the kids about it until they were old enough to understand the difference. And, at the time, I really didn't think it was a big deal. I also thought he would change his mind by now. SO, when I truely became saved, I wanted so bad to share with him this new love. This new wonderful feeling I had, and I knew he needed the Lord in his life, so I tried to shove Him down his throght. BIG, BIG mistake. I am still dealing with the consiquences of that one.
I can talk with him about Jesus from time to time. But most often, he really doesn't want to talk about Him. I am pretty sure that he is still resentful of all that pressure, and now, when I do say things like; "Praise God!" or "It's all in His hands" - just when ever the mood strikes, he looks at me kinda funny. I feel like he's thinking - what next. Just like I used to think.
So, if you are truely saved, and you have someone you REALLY want to get through to, be careful of how you do it. Each person is different. Try to find the "sweet" spot; that place where it's not too much or too little. Keep praying and trusting that God will show you the way.
Blessings - Athena
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
still VERY BUSY
WOW! Have we been busy. There is just no time to sit and post things. But, since I can't sleep, I thought that I would post my Quick Takes Friday. (after I checked and deleted A LOT of e-mail)
7 Quick Takes #3
1. Our school room is almost done. I'm very excited, and so are the kids. It's really starting to look like a homeschool school room. (I'll try to post photos when it's all done) There is just a little left to sort through and my husband needs to get my younger son's desk from my grandmother's (it was my grandfather's, so I'm really glad to get it, and she is really glad I want it :) Then it's just putting up posters, organizing the school books and painting one wall with chalkboard paint!
2. I have maneged to get rid of a lot of things. I feel pretty good about it. And, for a pack rat, that's a great thing. It means I'll let more go. I just gave away a set of twin bed frames to someone who REALLY needed it. They had a mattress on the floor. And just wanted something to get it up off the floor. So, off it went, yesterday. I had been given it for free from a friend, and so I passed it on for free.
3. The same person who came to pick up the beds, is a homeschooler, a member of my support group. I believe we have met once at a meeting, she doesn't make too many. But in meeting her (again) and discussing things with her (what is it about homeschooling moms, we can talk and talk with another adult for ever? :) I see that she is going to be a good friend, and has given me a lot to think about, as far a God is concerned,and the Bible.
4. The rest of the house is moving along. A lot slower than I had wanted to. But I have been working more on the school room, because we all want that done, so we can get back to a nice routine with school and have a nice place to learn together. I just wish I had more energy to get it all done much quicker. But, that's just the way it needs to be right now. And I am trusting God to keep me on the path He's laid out for me.
5. My health, well, not much to say. Not really improving. But not too much worse. I do have plenty of doctor's apt. coming up. And surgery on the 26th. I'm praying pretty hard, that they find an answer and can "fix" it all. So I can have the energy I should have at 35. However, I know, that no matter what, I am in God's hands, and He will take care of me.
6. My youngest started ballet last Saturday. AND just LOVED it! She has been waiting for it for a while. She played soccer last year, and even though she was the oldest on the team, she was the slowest. She's just not a very "sporty" kind of kid. However, ballet, seems to be just the thing. Oh, she had fun with soccer, and didn't care too much that she couldn't keep up as well, she had a great coach, and even got a goal or two. But was more interested in ballet. And since my husband will get a nice overtime check in the next month or two, we decided to just go ahead and get her lessons. The dance studio is exactly what I was looking for. It's an older studio, they do not have competition dace, and the teacher is wonderful with the kids. There are 8 other little girls in the class. It's a good size and it's a 55 min class, for the same price as some want for half an hour. So, it's all good.
7. I think that over all it's been a good week. Even though I hurt my back two weeks ago, and it's still tricky, even though I hit my head again this week (twice!!!) and the last one really hurts. I've got all this health stuff going on. The house's a mess, the laundry is WAY behind. And school is on hold. It's still been a great week. I know God is working in me, and through me. And as long as that is going on, it's a good week.
Blessings - Athena
Be sure to check out others at
www.ConversionDiary.com
7 Quick Takes #3
1. Our school room is almost done. I'm very excited, and so are the kids. It's really starting to look like a homeschool school room. (I'll try to post photos when it's all done) There is just a little left to sort through and my husband needs to get my younger son's desk from my grandmother's (it was my grandfather's, so I'm really glad to get it, and she is really glad I want it :) Then it's just putting up posters, organizing the school books and painting one wall with chalkboard paint!
2. I have maneged to get rid of a lot of things. I feel pretty good about it. And, for a pack rat, that's a great thing. It means I'll let more go. I just gave away a set of twin bed frames to someone who REALLY needed it. They had a mattress on the floor. And just wanted something to get it up off the floor. So, off it went, yesterday. I had been given it for free from a friend, and so I passed it on for free.
3. The same person who came to pick up the beds, is a homeschooler, a member of my support group. I believe we have met once at a meeting, she doesn't make too many. But in meeting her (again) and discussing things with her (what is it about homeschooling moms, we can talk and talk with another adult for ever? :) I see that she is going to be a good friend, and has given me a lot to think about, as far a God is concerned,and the Bible.
4. The rest of the house is moving along. A lot slower than I had wanted to. But I have been working more on the school room, because we all want that done, so we can get back to a nice routine with school and have a nice place to learn together. I just wish I had more energy to get it all done much quicker. But, that's just the way it needs to be right now. And I am trusting God to keep me on the path He's laid out for me.
5. My health, well, not much to say. Not really improving. But not too much worse. I do have plenty of doctor's apt. coming up. And surgery on the 26th. I'm praying pretty hard, that they find an answer and can "fix" it all. So I can have the energy I should have at 35. However, I know, that no matter what, I am in God's hands, and He will take care of me.
6. My youngest started ballet last Saturday. AND just LOVED it! She has been waiting for it for a while. She played soccer last year, and even though she was the oldest on the team, she was the slowest. She's just not a very "sporty" kind of kid. However, ballet, seems to be just the thing. Oh, she had fun with soccer, and didn't care too much that she couldn't keep up as well, she had a great coach, and even got a goal or two. But was more interested in ballet. And since my husband will get a nice overtime check in the next month or two, we decided to just go ahead and get her lessons. The dance studio is exactly what I was looking for. It's an older studio, they do not have competition dace, and the teacher is wonderful with the kids. There are 8 other little girls in the class. It's a good size and it's a 55 min class, for the same price as some want for half an hour. So, it's all good.
7. I think that over all it's been a good week. Even though I hurt my back two weeks ago, and it's still tricky, even though I hit my head again this week (twice!!!) and the last one really hurts. I've got all this health stuff going on. The house's a mess, the laundry is WAY behind. And school is on hold. It's still been a great week. I know God is working in me, and through me. And as long as that is going on, it's a good week.
Blessings - Athena
Be sure to check out others at
www.ConversionDiary.com
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Busy, busy, busy...
It's been really busy around here. Lots of work getting done. Not quite as fast as I wish it would, but neverless, it's getting done.
I hurt my back over the weekend, so that put us behind, I'm mostly fine now. As far as my female problems, they want to do a dnc (there are no more babies for me anyway, so this is not a concern) and the hemotologist wants me to take LOTS of iron for about a month, and if that isn't it, we move on to intravious iron. Yuck!
I really wonder if anyone is reading this. If you are, post a comment that you are. I am just curious. I do enjoy writing this, even if no one reads it. :)
I haven't posted my new goals for this week. I've been just way to busy. So, I think I'll wait until next week to post more.
In the mean time, I am trying to find time to just sit and be with God. I know I need to put Him first, but I have so much trouble finding the time. I need some wake up time, before my brain functions in the morning, and then the kids are up and we need to start our day. Bed time I usually have a headach and can not read anything. (which drives me mad actully, since I used to be able to read then). I think I will try right after lunch. I've been needing naps with all this medical stuff going on, but I think that it just might work.
I guess that's all for now. I have a lot to do, and a lot to say, but the "to do" has to get done. Then I might have time to do more here.
Blessings - Athena
I hurt my back over the weekend, so that put us behind, I'm mostly fine now. As far as my female problems, they want to do a dnc (there are no more babies for me anyway, so this is not a concern) and the hemotologist wants me to take LOTS of iron for about a month, and if that isn't it, we move on to intravious iron. Yuck!
I really wonder if anyone is reading this. If you are, post a comment that you are. I am just curious. I do enjoy writing this, even if no one reads it. :)
I haven't posted my new goals for this week. I've been just way to busy. So, I think I'll wait until next week to post more.
In the mean time, I am trying to find time to just sit and be with God. I know I need to put Him first, but I have so much trouble finding the time. I need some wake up time, before my brain functions in the morning, and then the kids are up and we need to start our day. Bed time I usually have a headach and can not read anything. (which drives me mad actully, since I used to be able to read then). I think I will try right after lunch. I've been needing naps with all this medical stuff going on, but I think that it just might work.
I guess that's all for now. I have a lot to do, and a lot to say, but the "to do" has to get done. Then I might have time to do more here.
Blessings - Athena
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