...the loveliness of a woman who passionately adores her husband, who tenderly cherishes her children, who creates a warm and peaceful home, who exemplifies purity, self-control, and kindness in her character and who gladly submits to her husband's leadership - for all the days God grants her life. I dare say there are few things that display the gospel jewel with greater elegance. This is true feminine appeal.
Isn't that quote so wonderfully put? It is my heart's desire to fulfill my calling as a wife and mother. I know I can never reach perfection this side of Heaven...but I pray that as I continue through my life, striving to live as Christ and gleaning wisdom through reading about other Godly women and mothers through the centuries, that I will be granted more and more holiness and sanctification from God.
He is
so good.
The more I scratch the surface of understanding just how *good* He is (which I will never fully comprehend...nor will any of us) the more I realize just how *not* good I am! My heart becomes more and more thankful, with each passing day, of the beauty (and necessity) of Christ's sacrifice for me...He was the
perfect Good that took my sin upon Himself so that I could be made righteous in front of a Holy God. I have a relationship with *the* Creator of the universe which I never could have had without Jesus Christ's atonement for my sins!
Do you understand how *huge* this is? This is a BIG deal!
THE Creator....Who designs every chain of DNA of every body that is being conceived...Who made the stars, the heavens, the planets, land, seas, oxygen...and every piece of matter that has ever existed...He knows me (small, unimportant me) and loves me...it's unfathomable! I can't even properly express how
thankful I am.
Do you know the good news of Jesus Christ? I pray that if you don't know Him, that you will let me share His gospel with you. If you are not His, you are separated from God...let me share with you the Truth! :)
A glimpse outside...
Veggies (especially the peas) are growing wonderfully in our raised beds (the big garden has vegetables growing in abundance as well! I praise God for His provisions! I will be canning later this summer!)...
The girls invaded the outdoor goat pen...
My hosta have gotten a little out-of-hand (my faithful sidekicks, Jack-the-cat and Ruthie are always by my side!)...
I plan on re-doing my rock wall and then putting the manure/dirt pile (that Pearl is standing on in the picture below) there against it and planting flowers...
Mowing, mowing, mowing...If it is a nice day, I am usually out mowing a section of the lawn at some point or another! It is *way* too exhausting to do *all* the lawn on our whole property with the reel mower at one time....so I do sections! :)
A little warrior and his sword...
The children and I went swimming today...I lathered them up in sunscreen...but did not apply any to myself. I am paying for it now as I have gotten a bit of a sunburn on my back and shoulders. I have put some essential oils on it and hope it will change into a tan soon! It was the first time I went swimming in years (as previously I was just uncomfortable being overweight). I found a wonderful modest swimsuit and enjoyed spending time in the pool! :)
It's been a long busy day...It's 9pm here and I am ready to crawl into bed! I have spin class bright and early in the morning, followed by housework, putting together our church worship guide, and then a baby shower! So tomorrow carries busyness of its own...so I need to get to sleep!
If you are doing housework (dishes, folding clothes, dusting etc.) you may enjoy listening to one of THESE videos while you do (I just added a new one today!). You will glean so much wisdom, I promise!
Warmly,
Katy
It's all about Jesus Christ being first....
and second and third and fourth and fifth.
What I'm saying is, don't put Jesus first.
Jesus is everything.
He's not just first in the rank, He is everything.
~Paul Washer
