A cute fun picture with a serious post!
I have a feeling many Christian parents have had these thoughts, but I just needed to get them out of my head, in writing and out there for some opinions. It's a crazy world we live in. I sometimes wonder why I brought a child into it - but then conclude that this is what we were made to do, and just hope that I can be a good example and teach my children what they need to know to follow the right path and tell others about Jesus. I know we don't / can't have all the answers, but I've been thinking lately that I don't know if I would have any. I've never really been book smart, so reading the Bible for me is a challenge. Hubby bought me the Amplified Version for my birthday 2 yrs ago, and I really love it and it brought a lot out that I hadn't realized before. But, I'm not a huge conversationalist when it comes to talking about my faith, and I always get nervous when it comes up. Why is that? Something I'm so confident about on the inside seems to be so hard to get across to people. I want my daughter to be a soldier for God - a fisher of men. But I don't even know where to begin! One verse that stands out for me is Ephesians 6:11 - "Put on God's whole armor, that you may be able successfully to stand up against all the strategies and the deceits of the devil." I know life doesn't always go as planned (and I know what I was like growing up, and that my parents probably didn't expect a lot of what I did to happen), but, man, this is making me nervous. I'm so excited to watch Bethany grow up, but so scared that I won't know what to do!!
Let's end on a better note: Happy Valentine's day :D
2.14.2008
My soldier girl!
Posted by Ali Kat at 1:31 p.m.
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I know I haven't commented on your blog in a while. I'm kind of in and out of bloggerville! HA!
I think the fact that you are trusting God is a great start!! I know, when things are going 'wonky' I turn to Him, and ask Him to show me what the problem is. It works EVERY TIME!! I learned this from my mom...she was very connected to us, and always knew what was going on in our lives...even when we didn't want her to...because she did this. I've done it since my mom told me about it. I may not always get the answer immediately, but, usually, as I am going about my day...the answer will come to me. The fact that you're searching is GREAT...and not thinking that you have it together...it's what make a great parent...I think. Keep up the awesome work! If you ever want to talk more about it...you can email me: oonyema@hotmail.com.
Okay, that came across sounding like I know it all....and that's not what I meant. I just meant that if you ever did want to talk about being a parent, the struggles, the good, bad and ugly...you know...vent...I would love to talk to you about it. I apologize if I came across pompous in my first comment...not my intention at all.
Mojo, I totally wasn't thinking that at all. Thanks for the advice, and I have already called Logzie, so I will probably take you up on that offer! Thanks :)
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