My kids need food for growth and sometimes even more obvious around here for their attitudes. If their hungry or not eating enough it's very evident by their grumpiness and sour disposition. They don't realize it and they don't even want to take the time to stop and eat when they need it but boy what a difference in their spirit when they have a full stomach.
Me too. I'm often going about my day spiritually hungry not even realizing how I need a few moments alone with my creator to quiet my heart and hear from him. Although I am aware when my tone starts to sound mean and my patience is slipping I can only imagine how much more obvious it must be to those around me. Just like my kids who hate to stop and eat I so often neglect this nourishment for my soul. And just like my kids what a difference in my spirit when I take in some rich soul food- God's daily reminders of his love for me and what is really important.
There once was a time when journaling, praying, reading and letting the Lord consume my life was so easy. Several years later, marriage and two small children that once easy discipline is now so hard. This is what the morning looks like around my home.
Rhett: Can I have candy for breakfast?
Me: No Rhett. Now please go away and give mommy some space.
That doesn't work
Rhett: (climbing on top of me) Get up mommy I'm thirsty and I want to play with you
Me: (in a slightly elevated tone) Rhett, mommy is trying to have her quiet time go in the other room
that doesn't work
Rhett: (starting to wine and cry and climb all over me) mommmmmyyyy get up!!
Me: (very agitated) I SAID STOP! GET OFF ME RIGHT NOW. I'M TRYING TO SPEND SOME TIME WITH JESUS!!
I'm so glad I know how to set such a great example for my kids the benefits of spending time with Jesus.
For the record that doesn't work either.
I've come to realize in my household I need to wake up before my children to make this happen. The problem is balancing staying up late to spend quality time with my husband and then waking up very, very early before my children. Several years ago when this was so much easier I told God he was my life and I gave my heart to him. Fortunately even though my life may change year to year my God is the same as he was that day many years ago. I believe even in the small things like waking up earlier than I'm comfortable with I can trust him he will help me and use it for his glory
2 comments:
Awesome. Your comment about God nourishing our soul was inspiring to me. Thanks.
I've been getting up before the kids for a year now, to get the exercise in-a different way of feeding my soul and body. Difficult at first, but I think it makes me a better mommy in the end. I know that your special time with the Lord will be a blessing!!
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