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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)
Dear Mom, Have you ever felt like you cannot carry on? I’m sure you have. I recall one Sunday morning, sitting in a pew at church – totally exhausted. Life seemed overwhelming. Amid my tears I prayed, “Lord, please speak to me today – show me how to carry on”. After a few hymns, the […]
Dear Mom, It’s the start of another week. Allow me to remind you sweet Mom, there is no substitute for your own personal time with God. It is in this quiet place that your strength is renewed. Simply be still for a few moments today; turn your phone over and commune with your Heavenly Father. […]
WAITING GAME – Answers to Prayer All my children have worked in the food industry. Often while preparing food orders, they’ve come across some impatient customers; especially since we’ve grown accustomed to instant everything. So to wait … well … no one likes waiting anymore. Truthfully though, we do wait for lots of things. We […]
Dear Mom, A soft answer takes the sting right out of a quarrel. In the heat of a discussion, keep your cool. Watch your words during a frustration moment and … if you cannot think of anything good to say, just say nothing. Sweet Mom, generally what upsets you today will not matter tomorrow anyway […]
Dear Mom, While reading the story of Ruth in the Bible, her godly character is admired. Wise, loyal and optimistic, are just a few words to describe this young lady. Despite the tragic loss of her husband, she still trusted in God. We can glean truth from Ruth’s story; regardless of how your circumstances […]