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| My Growing Girl |
I have begun a new season of life. My children are finally able to play and be content for approximately 30 minutes without worry. My oldest is a little mommy always looking out for her younger brother. My youngest is now able to play for about a half an hour without someone having to direct his play. While this doesn't count me or my DH out of the equation, it certainly frees up our hands for other things that have been neglected.
With this realization that my little ones are growing up a bit and I have a bit more wiggle room in my daily routine, comes a new book that I am reading with a family group. It is called "Made to Crave" by Lysa Terkurst of Proverbs 31 ministries. Lysa is not a licensed anything... counselor, dietitian, etc. However, she is a woman, a mom, a daughter, and someone who has struggled with the stronghold of food. There is a whole 'curriculum" that goes with this book. A weekly webcast has been running for the past 3 weeks. There is a dvd and workbook as well.
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| My Biggest Boy |
Many people are not religious but I am and I really love the message in this book. There is no diet to follow just a mindset of priorities. How in my life have I placed food above many important things? For example, I have a craving for something that I indulge in. That is an example of me putting that item, (more generally, food) above my other priorities.
So as the next season of my life begins with other interests and activities, (which I will talk about in other posts I'm sure) I leave you for today with this lasting thought. Was I made for more than this??? I KNOW I was.
In his name,
Lisa
2 comments:
Amen, sister!!!!! The kids are SOOOO beautiful and joy-filled. Blessings ABUNDANT, indeed. We miss them so much and can't wait to see them...hopefully this summer after Heidi has her baby.
I've been thinking so much about you throughout the reading of this book. Lisa, for the FIRST time in my life I feel FREE from this food addiction that has plagued me for 3 decades. I know it's early but I look forward to all that God has planned for my deliverance from this stronghold.
I pray it for you, too. For us both to continue to build something new with EVERY piece of rock that is torn down from the tower of slavery. And to sing God's praises together!!! Victory over darkness...Fresh freedom...Abundant living.
I love you, sister of mine : )
Heather
Nice article Lisa--i agree completely with it. I appreciate the reminder--we should crave the Lord our God, above all else. My area of weakness, is putting my kids first--their activities and needs. We are designed to love them and provide, care and nurture them and to be selfless. Finding the right balance to doing that and putting our Lord and hubbies before them---that is tough. I fail often--but put the past behind and press on to the future goals of Christ.
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