Do Not Grow Weary!!

Boy is it quiet, of course, it's 11:42, I should be in bed! What a fun day it was!! I was blessed to have such a great day with all my girls and my Mom. A girly day! We went to a really fun bookstore where they sell new and used books-called Wonderland Books in Hickory. A bookstore well recommended to explore!
Before we left, I told Carson my 3rd child, my little man, to come and sit on my lap while we were waiting to leave. I began to stroke his back, squeeze him tightly, (he was still able to breathe), and I told him how much I love him. At that moment, I was truly overcome by how much joy our children are to both Stefan and I. What a gift from the Lord!!!
After a few moments of our cuddles, we then had to depart and get on the road.
The trip began with a wonderful Chai Latte and vanilla iced frappuccinos!! Then it was off to Hickory. What wonderful conversations we had as we were enjoying our ride. On a more serious note, I was able to share with my Mom about the challenges of being a Mom. Lately there have been a number of things that have been happening in our lives. New baby, new move, Stefan in college (he is doing great, by the way, A student!!), and hopefully a new job soon. By God's grace the kids have been doing extremely well amidst the drastic changes. At times I know they grow weary and at times I do too.

Yet the Lord has been convicting my spirit to really start paying attention to my heart attitude, amidst these drastic changes, towards my kids. It is so easy to get caught up in what life brings that I am missing precious moments to minister to my children the love of Christ, by enjoying them as my children.
My Mom had encouraged me to remember that it's important and OK to pull away from the everyday routine, and to do something spontaneous once in a while with my children. Or plan a time to do something crazy/fun with them as a surprise. To give time to listen, talk, cuddle, play, and make memories. Oh how I need to really change in that area!! Before I had 5, I did find it a lot easier to do that. Don't get me wrong-I LOVE having 5!!!

I was reading through the girl talk blog for some practical and creative ideas on how to begin pursuing making memories with my children. I came across this post and was so encouraged. I was reminded of the scripture, "Let us not grow weary in doing good...." yes, but the rest of the scripture is what captures me even more. "For in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
Isn't that neat? God has that perfect timing for when we will reap what we sow, but to enjoy this season of sowing and to be faithful to do that, (He will give the strength to be faithful too!)...it is a blessing and privilege to sow these seeds of 'good' into our little ones hearts and lives. He is sooo for us in loving our kids and teaching them good. That is so Cool!

Anyway, here is some of the post on girl talk.

During mothering weeks like these, I must reach out for the life preserver of God's Word to keep me afloat. A verse someone shared with me when Andrew (our oldest) was little has continued to sustain me through this intense season with three small boys. It's that well-known truth from Galatians 6:9: "Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."

I'm doing a lot of sowing right now. It's not harvest season. The harvest won't come today. And it won't come tomorrow. Not even next year. But I must simply be faithful to sow today. Faithful to train. Faithful to teach. Faithful to love. Or, as it says in this passage, faithful to "do good." And I must trust God that He will fulfill His promises. That I will reap a harvest in due season if I do not give up.