it makes me quite aware of how my children's lives are so very fragile...as is my own...
no, this is not very 'cheery' topic with Christmas coming...but it is still coming...Christmas is not here yet
no matter what the stores tell you.......how many parties you have been to......it is all of this world...........not of God's realm.......and it is a kingdom remember?
quite frankly, I do not care if others think I am doing this and that wrong...I am doing the best I can to the best of my abilities to lead all my children to God, in heaven, to be saints
we might not race them here and there to practice of this or that, or encourage them to be the very best at sports that they do get involved in at times......but that is all irrelevant in the heart of God
as most of us are aware, we do not know the hour when we will pass from this world into the next
that is a very sobering thought for this mother of six
to always be prepared......all of us....and I'm in charge of their knowledge of God.....
for me to show them with love and understanding is awfully difficult at times when the young ones are fighting, and the shadows of the day is long, dinner is not made and my knitting is calling me instead of making that supper or helping the children with their studies
most appropriately, the Golden Nights are upon us
a time to make sure we are prepared for The King's coming
these Golden Nights bring wisdom and praise and peace
I am filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord
my time to rejoice is on Christmas day and forty days after....for now...it is a time of sobering thoughts and preparation for my King
xo+blessings,
Latin translation of chant: Wisdom that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest from one end to another, and orderest all things mightily and sweetly, come to teach us the way of prudence!
Thank you for this post...a very good reminder.
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oh anne marie, i agree wholeheartedly with you. we sure dont know the number of our days. . . and i take very seriously the opportunities to impress the eternal to my daughter. i am an older mom and am very aware of the moments of life and living these days, pleasing to my Father. i try to live my life as much as possible with no regrets. . . to be kind, generous, thoughtful and honest.
ReplyDeletemay God bless you in all the moments of your life.
you are thankfully and warmly hugged. . .
I am a teacher in a Christian school, mom, and wife and I am very much aware in my heart how fragile life is and wondering if I would be able to be brave and God so kindly reminded me today in the quiet He is all the strength I need for my day no matter what happens. I am comforted by that and living the moments to the fullest and treasuring them. Thank you Anne Marie for giving us a place of quiet to share our hearts. YOu are a blessing and your words are always a treasure to my heart.
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ReplyDeleteWe are grieving across the world for these precious lives lost...I am sad in my heart for the mothers and fathers, and siblings who no longer have these sweet children in their arms.....
Now in the arms of angels..........
I love how your words are filled with such tenderness and compassion. We are all feeling very fragile and vulnerable right now. The chant brought me quiet and peace.
ReplyDeleteAgree.....we have no promise of tomorrow...we must be ready. I pray for the salvation of people.....Roxie
ReplyDeleteAMEN!!! Now is the time of our salvation and to prepare for our KING! Thanks for your beautiful words. I for one think you are doing a wonderful thing for your kids ~ the life you are giving them is spiritual and filled what matters! And for you ~ keep on knitting and sharing with us! Christmas blessings of love, joy and peace to all of you. Cathy in Idaho
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words Anne Marie....there is such suffering going on for so many, but Christ came to give us freedom and peace!
ReplyDeleteAre you celebrating these last few days with the O Antiphons? We have started and I recognized Sapientia {Wisdom},which was the first title for Jesus taken from the Old Testament:). Today is Adonai{Lord and Ruler}...aren't they beautiful?
Enjoyed seeing all of you having FUN with the new tractor on your farm!!
Peaceful Blessings,
~Julia
breathe, that breath was the only moment you know you have for sure, life is a vapor, gone just like a mist in the dawn. If you love someone,tell them........ if you have a grievance, forgive it.......if you have regrets, let them go........breathe
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