Wow, last week flew by and now this week is beginning. We put up our tree. I remember when I waited for the boys to go to bed so I could put it up b/c I could not keep an eye on them and do the tree and now I am watching them assemble it... time flies. It makes me cherish each day more the older my children get. No more baths to be given... they like to wash themselves now. I do still do laundry and cooking but they are helping with those as well. It is bittersweet, new, yet good b/c we want the boys to grow into responsible christian men. Have we made our time count? I think so because we have tried to use our time with them to plant a lot of seed with God's word. It is the only life we can give our children. We are teaching them there is time and season for everything. I try very hard to teach them that each moment and breath is precious are we using it for the most for God. When they fight I say is it worth the time? How much time do I spend on silly thoughts, words, and actions? Even our most joyful moments can be delightful for God if we living the way we should.
Christmas time is so full of cheer and kindness. I even have a brighter look on things not saying that I usually don't but there is just something about Christmas... I asked my husband why can't we all be like this in April when the taxes are due. or even in Aug. or Sept... I think sometimes I grow weary or get in a rut.. and instead I should cherish the time here on this earth.. Another day is another day here to learn, grow myself, help someone, teach my children, and also help grow the kingdom or just another moment to show the wondrous love and glory of God. I don't always see my days as that, especially ones that have emotions and stress and anger. or frustrations or even blah days... with time flying I pray to be more observant of the preciousness of each day no matter what happens in that day.. for we must be mindful we are only a breathe away from eternity and it does not end. Even in the mundane it is time that God has purposed for me to see His hand in the seconds and He is very detailed so I must seek Him to know what the details of my time should be and how they should be spent...
