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Avoid the pitfall of comparing for no two journeys are the same. Sweet mom, if you have been thinking someone’s life looks easier than yours, do not be deceived. There are always things you know nothing about. Settle into God’s will for your life and be content. Comparing how we look, or our husband to theirs, or our family, or our home… is just not wise.
We do not dare … compare ourselves… when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. (2 Corinthians 10:12, NIV)
No Complaining Murmuring and complaining is just plain horrible. You dislike it in your kids and in their parents, it’s worse, we should know better. I’ve tried not to be a complainer, however, let me tell you about one complaint. My bed … and … it’s all in your perspective. I use to moan […]
Dear Mom, Be careful not to make a major decision during a crisis point in your life. During these times your emotions are inclined to rule and cannot be trusted. Sweet Mom, don’t answer too quick, breathe deeply and let your words be few. Once the fog clears and you can see the situation clearer, […]
Dear Mom, Drudgery. Mothers sure know the meaning of that word! Much of our efforts in the home is repetitive, as you may have noticed … and for the most part … goes unnoticed. Very early on in my mothering I learned an important truth. I would often say, “no one sees what I’m doing […]
Dear Mom, One day, it just so happened that two heartbroken widows Ruth and Naomi, travelled back to Naomi’s home-country. Needing food, it just so happened that Ruth gleaned in the field of a distant relative named Boaz, who just so happened to be rich and single (smile!) and you guessed it – Boaz just […]
Dear Mom, In the evening, reflect on your day. What you did well, thank God – what you did wrong, ask His forgiveness. Refuse to carry over today’s frustrations into your brand new tomorrow. We all fail sweet Mom and don’t get it right every time … that is why we need a Saviour […]