SLOTH & ENVY
Those two go together considering when I neglect my prayer life, or time in solitude, I start to envy others
This is a constant struggle for me
With 6 children (which entails feeding, clothing, and cleaning up after them daily), homeschooling, hosting big farm events, and just the other daily chores of being a wife and mother, finding time for daily respite is nothing short of a miracle in itself
but somehow, miracles happen
because I do find the time each day to spend praying and meditating writing and thinking
but not nearly as much as I would like to, to keep enhancing my beliefs and spirituality
one thing I always keep in mind, is this:
never spend more time on the computer than in prayer
never spend more time contemplating what to wear than intimate time with God
always understand that if I can't make the time, if I'm just too tired, God will understand
At times, I envy those who only have 2 children, in school, and can create their art, write, shop, attend lectures or classes, but then I remember that slows down (sloth) my spirit
besides, I wouldn't want to have any other life than my own
God gave it to me....the present
xo+blessings,
FOR SOME EASTER INSPIRATION from my farmhouse kitchen:
~ BASKETS
~ CONFECTIONS
~ BUNNY BREADS (my favorite and the kids too!)
Anne Marie, wonderful post.. May you and your beautiful Family and a Happy Easter.
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It's OK Anne Marie, God knows your heart. Considering all you have on your plate, I think you are doing a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteThis series that you have done the last few days has been so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Have a blessed Easter!!
Love Carissa
I'm trying your bunny bread for the children's Easter baskets tomorrow!!
Can't wait!! :-)
Dear Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteThese past few posts could not have come at a better time. This past week, I started Spring cleaning in my house. When you introduced your "7 Days to a better Me," series, I decided it was time to do some Spring cleaning from the inside. It was time to purge all those things you've mentioned. Thank-you for allowing the LORD to work through your life. I look forward to everyone of your posts and I can't wait for the next one.
Have an amazing Easter with all of your children and your Husband.
Sandra
P.S. My husband keeps asking me if your husband has started his Homesteading series....I've told him not yet. We talk about your blog postings during dinner....
Hello Anne Marie... I want to say I feel the same way as Sandra states in her comment above... these posts this week have been just what I too needed... my husband and I have no children, and oft times I envy those with many children... then I must tell myself, it is all in God's plan... perhaps I would not be able to devote so much time to my rescuing and rehabilitating all of God's creatures if I had children... I feel my helping these little creatures is my calling in life... thank you for helping me "see with my heart" this past week too... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteHope your time is more special every day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great picture-
ReplyDeleteJust lovely how a simple book on bed can be so inspirational..
Love it
Karryann
This is such a beautifully written post.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to meeting you at the farm event next month. I was not fortunate to have met you at the Illinois bloggirls party last month, but the ladies had so many nice things to say about you! It's so nice getting to know you through your lovely blog and I will see you in person soon enough!
Have a blessed holiday weekend.
Alison
This was such a great post! I love how the Lord has blessed you with the talent to write so beautifully and to bless others with your words!!
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie what a beautiful heartfelt transparent Post. I too sometimes struggle with envy and sloth... as a Custodial Grandparent of a couple of our G-Kids I often find myself feeling tired, wanting to just gel more than I can... and disconnected from peers who are empty-nesters and enjoying more freedom and tidy houses that just have an older couple occupying it.
ReplyDeleteAnd then the Lord always puts things in perspective for me when I look at the Blessings of my Life as it is... and as it is, is as it should be and there is much to be thankful and grateful for.
You do a fine job and are very inspirational to more people than you probably realize! And you have a lovely Home and a beautiful Family.
Easter Blessings from the Arizona Desert ... Dawn... The Bohemian
Happy Easter! In our quiet moments, we perhaps dream of other lifestyles. But then, we reflect and thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon us, for we know not his plan! Thanks for your refreshing posts.
ReplyDeleteHappy easter!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rozmeen
I'm sure that envy is short-lived, a thought perhaps, but then we remember how very blessed we are to be doing what we're doing :-)
ReplyDeleteYou bless others so much dear Anne-Marie.
Blessings,
Marcia
So happy to have found your fabulous blog. Pretty sure God meant for me to find you. I am expecting number 6 and have been feeling overwhelmed... You are a true inspiration! Thank you!
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