photo credit: Simon DeweyAlma 4:13
...and their boastings in their own strength, they were left in their own strength; therefore they did not prosper...
I shared this scripture during my lesson today and with it I shared my own experience which I had yesterday. I was so overwhelmed feeling like I had a million things I needed to get done and failing at all of them. Both of the kids were cranky and needing my attention, I was trying to get laundry done, the house put back together, my lesson finished up, etc. etc. Finally I stopped and announced, "I am done, I quit." Kali just looked up at me with her big blue eyes and said, "mommy, don't quit." I laid down next to her, I just had to laugh. It was then that I decided I needed to say a prayer. I couldn't do this on my own and I was a fool to think I could. I was humbled and realized more than I have ever realized in my life, I have to turn to my Heavenly Father in ALL things if I want to make it through this life, ALIVE and HAPPY:)
I have the most amazing neighbors who help me out ALL THE TIME, and for this reason I just didn't feel like asking someone on a Saturday to watch my kids when I was sure they had plans of their own. After I prayed, Heavenly Father immediately blessed me, I didn't have to ask any one, Chad Crosby asked me if he could take Kali to the beach with them, THANK YOU GUYS, once again, then Hillary asked if she could take Krew. I was able to get what I needed accomplished. Thank you Heavenly Father and thank you Crosby's and Williams for being the answer to my prayers:)
Another wonderful thing I have learned this week, was from Angie Wynes. Here Aunt sent her a letter and in it was amazing advice about raising children. One thing she said was that when you are having a hard time with a child and they are not listening to you or are out of control, stop the situation and pray with them. I have been doing that with Kali all week long. I love it, it calms us both down and then we are able to communicate to each other with out a bunch of whining or screaming. Kali loves it, in fact today when we got home she was starting to whine and I was getting upset so she just started praying, and it was such a beautiful prayer and of course it put a smile on my face:)
7 comments:
Thanks for the uplifting posts and reminders of the gospel. I really appreciate it. It helps me take a step back and remember what I'm supposed to be doing. I will try to make it to the next one.
Janica wrote the last post & helped me set up a blog, so we'll see how I do this next little while. Since my life isn't usually as exciting when I'm home by myself, I don't know how often I'll have something to share, we'll just have to see. I'm in awe at all the things that you are sharing as you raise those precious little souls. So many things I could have done better, but that just goes to show that the next generation definitely is better and you have taken 'raising the bar' in your lives to heart. I just love it and you too!! All things are possible with the Lord's help!
That is the sweetest thing. It's moments like those that keep smiles on our faces and God in our lives. Little kids are the sweetest ever
i love your sunday posts. so good. that is a great idea to say more prayers with the whiney ones, going to try that one out this week for sure!
and great pics from friday too, i will be stealing them for sure.
oh, and i need to give you the recipe from the other night. my email is moffat949atgmaildotcom
wow! I'm glad you get such good results when you pray!;)
Just Kidding. Isn't it amazing how much our heavenly father loves us? We're so blessed to know and feel his love for us.
Thanks for the reminder to pray more often. This post made my night. So many times I don't take the time to get on my knees to ask for help. ANd it's sad that I don't because the reality of it is, is that I can't do it all on my own. So thanks for the reminder. I'm definitely going to get on my knees more often and include my kids as well.
I've quit several times. It's hard especially when Tommy travels and I have to play single mommy. Getting everything done with a smile never seems to happen. Thanks for that post. I needed the reminder to pray more.
Post a Comment