Well, tonight we had another Titus II meeting at the Wasko's house. I am so grateful for Mel and her attention to us girls. This night we talked about being a godly mother. I am provoke in may areas and really encouraged to grow towards glorifying God in my children's eyes. One little way that I haven't been trusting The Lord was highlighted tonight. I want to share in case anyone else might benefit as well. So, here it goes:
Whenever I sin against Reid, I try to confess to him and ask for his forgiveness. He always says "yes" to forgiving me...but seriously, he doesn't fully understand yet!! Therefore, I go on to make it up to him by doing more for him, or being super sweet to him. (Im desiring for him to be happy towards me again.) In this, Im not trusting the Lord's forgiveness of me, which never ceases...and, Im teaching Reid that when he is sinned against, he is also owed something. I would hate for him to grow up with those expectations!!
Now, my prayer is for more faith in the Lord in this area, and for Him to show me practical ways to be an example of forgiveness to Reid and Vara. I am glad for the encouragement I received, and I hope to make God bigger in my home in this way, by His grace alone!
One more thing-(this is funny to me) On the "being a godly wife" night, I was encouraged in taking part in something that interests Mark. He is so sweet to often pursue my interests and I regularly pass over his. I was convicted of my selfishness, then challenged to part take in one of his favorite activities. SO.....I went to a hardcore concert! HA! I have never seen people thrash around like that! And, believe it or not, I had a lot of fun! Also, I was so glad to make Mark happy in that way. I have a battle wound, too. :) While I tried to stay as far from the "mosh pit" as possible, someone did slam into my knee. Nothing but a surface bruise, though. It was worth it.
To maybe calm some of your thoughts on this, these hardcore musicians ARE Christan. You probably cant tell, though, because their lyrics are difficult to understand.
Anyway--that's the latest on God's work with me and how I am an example to my family. Praise Him for His intimate attention!
5 comments:
Ginger, thanks for this post. I struggle with the same thing regarding my kids. When I sin against them, I ask for forgiveness, but then I feel like I need to make it up to them. So I found this encouraging and will be praying the same way.
Oh, and glad you were able to share in one of Mark's interests. Hooray!
Rock on! Ms. Perron!! maegan
That is an encouragement to me . . . showing interest in your husband's interests. I also stuggle with trusting God in that area . . . thinking that if I give him and inch, he'll take a mile. God does use these things to help conform us to how He desires us to be!
Thank you for sharing your heart dear friend, the Lord has also worked in me in a smiliar way... jim and i's last date night we went to in and out and then went surfing together. It was so much fun and I could tell he was so happy which made me as well, you'll have to take a picture of your battle wound:) love you- L
Thanks for the encouragement Ginger!! I can tend to do the same things with the kids. It's great to be encouraged once again. Thank God for Mel!! You are blessed to have her in your life.
Love,
Sara
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