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Frazzled Friday

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“When we minimize the offensiveness of our sin, we are attempting to diminish the holiness of God.” -Gloria Furman in Glimpses of Grace

This Friday morning has already run the gambit of emotions: sweet snuggles in my lap with sippy cups of milk, quiet time and Easter egg devotions with my little ladies, shrills of happiness for leftover French toast and the coveted blueberries that I only buy once in a blue moon… then there’s the meltdowns and tantrums that occurred when L was told “NO” in regards to another show or game on the iPad. Or the scolding that came when E climbed up on top of her toddler table and played with the A/C remote. And it’s only 8:56am.

Through the words in this book I’m reading and the work of the Holy Spirit, I’m a little more aware of my sin today. The subtle frustrations of my entitlement to quiet or “me” time… the impatience that grows with the whines and interruptions I experience every few minutes, or the selfishness that lingers in my heart throughout the day.  Yes, it’s natural, and everyone experiences these feelings. But I’m reminded today that I do have sin in my life and in my heart. 

Sometimes I can trick myself into thinking that I don’t have sin in my life and I don’t need a Savior.  On those rare days I do exhibit self-control or seem to have things together, it’s easy to think it’s because of my own righteousness. It sounds silly as I type it out.

1 John 1:6-9 English Standard Version (ESV)

6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Today, my prayer is that God would keep me acutely aware of his presence–in perfect circumstances and in frustrating ones. 

HAPPY EASTER!  Thank God, that Jesus is ALIVE and death has been defeated.

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Frazzled Friday

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James 1:5-8

“5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.”

Wisdom is something I’m going to start asking God for more of… because I really need it.  And I’m going to ask in faith knowing that he’ll grant it to me. Will you pray this with me, and for me?

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Well, we made it!  I really am happy it’s the weekend.  

The girls are napping, the house is tidy, and I’m about to start making some pizza dough for dinner tonight.  We are having some friends over this afternoon who will be leaving the island soon. It’s always a sad time of year when families start getting their official PCS orders to other states for their next assignment.  A very sad time indeed. We will pray that God will surround them with a community wherever they’re headed that will ground them and come along side them to encourage them in their walk with Him.

Even though we’re not a military family, living here on Oahu (and being involved in MOMS Club especially) has really opened my eyes to military life and the sacrifices their families make on a regular basis. Lily will miss her first ever friend, Jonah. And I will surely miss one my first ever mommy friends as they start a new chapter on the East Coast. Best of luck and much love to your sweet family!!

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If you’re feeling frazzled this Friday, take heart! Enjoy the blessings God has so graciously granted us and rest in his goodness.