Thankful for Life’s Challenges
I feel so bad about not posting for so long…I have just been going through a lot of stuff physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. I haven’t felt like writing because I didn’t really know what I wanted to say and how “open” I wanted to be here. But here is some of what I’ve been dealing with.
- Mastitis…not one of the joys of breastfeeding!
- Desiring to be a better keeper at home…Sometime Satan just takes over my mind and I feel like I’m a complete failure with no hope of improvement.
- Feeling like “deal finding and couponing” are taking over my life.
- Realizing that my spiritual life AND my home life are both more important than saving money and having a spotless house.
- Wanting to really LIVE and not just exist from day to day.
- Knowing that there has to be more to life than all the ho-humness (yes, I made up that word)
- Desiring God more than I ever have.
I have been so impressed with these things that I’ve been on the verge of tears for days. It’s hard sometimes to face the brutal realities of life, but it’s a good place to be. I’m glad that the Lord has brought me through these things, to re-focus on Him and His incredible love for me. I’m so undeserving, yet He loves me still.
“Thou wilt show me the path of life: in they presence is fulness of joy: at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11
I’m glad you shared this! I’m praying for you and I love you!
The Lord put you on my mind today, so I came over to see what you’d written lately. I’m so glad you shared. I resonate with what you wrote. I’ve been in this place many times over the past year or so, and I pray God’s great grace on you as you journey through these things.
How’s the mastitis coming? I had it around Christmas and it was MISERABLE!!!!! Wish I could pop over with some chicken soup for you! Are you taking antibiotics, or are you trying to treat it naturally? Drop me a line or e-mail (amandasknits@gmail.com) if you want to chat about some of this stuff.
The Lord is your Shepherd, He delights to lead you in green pastures – this is your “good thing”, since “no good thing will He withhold” from His own.
Praying for you today,
Amanda
Hi Myra, when you mentioned mastitis, thought I might recommend a couple EOs that came in your prize kit. My EO book states for mastitis, mix 3 drops of lemon and 4 drops tea tree in 1 tsp olive or jojoba oil to massage on the breasts and under armpits twice daily. Let me know if that helps! 🙂 Take care, Jen