her little finger. I was picking up Mili from my mom's house and as I drove down the street, there they were- Nana and Uncle Sean fielding all her balls. She has them, and she knows it :)
And she has been in the "Ball" type of mood. All she wants is a new glove (hot pink, I might add) and bat. This is probably because her father is on a league every night of the week, other than Wednesdays, and that's only because we have church. So between two soft ball leagues and a dodge ball league, I am already running around the ball field. I didn't think this would be the case for another few years, seeing that I am just 7 months pregnant with our first son... oh well, guess it started a little early.
Thankfully, being an educator, I get 20% off anything in Barnes and Noble. Which is nice, unless I use that as an excuse to go crazy when buying from there... which sister and I did this weekend. Two of the books, are more like wise investments though.... :)
1. Mili's new Bible. She needed a new one badly, and I love watching her be SO proud of it. I think it's important for children to learn early the importance of God's Word and how sacred it is. And I believe she gets it because she wanted to sleep with it so "Jesus can be close to my heart all night long". Also, it is in the shape of a purse, that looks real "big girlish". So she was a happy camper!
2. Baby Wise, it is suppose to be amazing. And every mom I know who has read it, swears by it. So, I can't wait to start reading... that is on the to-do list for this evening!! I believe (from what I have read and heard), it's about fitting a baby into your life, rather than allowing the baby to set the rules and schedules. So we will see... keep posted for my remarks :)
I came across a great devotion.
I have gone through some things recently when having the mind of Christ and having to make decisions, while still showing God's love, seems so hard (I am a little stubborn, especially when I think I am right). It's human nature to want to "get even" or make something right that doesn't seem fair, especially when you sincerely haven't been in the wrong. But when I remember the mercy Christ has shown to me, I have to do the same. Christ went through SO much, and truly was never in the wrong. In other words, I HAVE to still show love to those who seem unlovable, or who I think are truly unworthy of grace from me. I can't find scriptures that allow me to love them any differently or less from those who do me right and good. Meaning, if a person is a pain to deal with or is the most enjoyable person to be around... I am to love them with the love of Christ. Period. Furthermore, as an example to my husband and children, I have to act out God's word if I expect the same from Stephen and want Mili and Jonah to be proud and see what is right, not just hear it. For so many reasons- to show the lost, my family, and above all for Christ- I have to die daily to my flesh and desires, and live how Christ would have me to, and trust He will take care of the rest. Finally, if we would worry about laying up riches in Heaven, as much as we do about "getting what we think is ours" on earth, the focus for what we live for would change dramatically. And I need to be refocused to that daily.
So, I read this devotion today, and it's so true. God knows my heart and motives, and that's all I am going to have to give an account for... in the meantime, I have to love others who don't deserve my love, because I don't deserve Christ's love.
Our actions are usually a reflection of who we are. Our actions should reflect what we profess to believe. We should act on our word. We should remember to always take the right actions even when it’s difficult – We should “walk the walk”, not only “talk the talk”. We should think carefully before we act. We should treat others the same way we ourselves would like to be treated. Children and adults alike are watching and learning from our actions. Remember that in everything we say and do, we are ambassadors for God. -Joyful Living Devotions
Think on these verses...
"No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”"
Luke 16:13
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Colossians 3:17
"So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin."
James 4:17
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings."Jeremiah 17:9-10
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:37-38
