I've entered a new season. My baby is almost 4. That means I have much more time to devote to . . . well . . . to anything other than constant baby/toddler demands. It has been LIBERATING to say the least.
As I have spent time with the Lord, he is challenging me to return to some spiritual disciplines I had to lay down during the season of pregnant/breastfeeding/baby/toddler (which was a DECADE of my life by the way!). Well, it's not that I didn't do these things for 10 years. I just couldn't do them with much structure or consistency!
It has been GOOD saying no to the flesh and embracing some consistent disciplines of meditation, prayer, reading, and fasting. I feel my spirit being strengthened. I am experiencing peace in my person, not just in my circumstances. I feel the negativity in my thinking melting away as I am able to have sustained times of meditating on the Majesty of Jesus. Most of all, my hunger for more of the Lord is increasing. It's a beautiful season with the Lord.
If you're a mom with little ones at home, please don't even consider changing anything that's working for you now. . . different seasons will come. If you're in a place where you have mind and time space, go ahead and consider the spiritual disciplines (if you aren't already). Jesus is totally invigorating!
Books I'm reading:
The Rewards of Fasting by Mike Bickle
The Way of the Warrior Series of 3 books by Graham Cooke
Song of Songs Study with Mike Bickle
Lots of IHOP prayer room music on the side
4 comments:
REALLY happy for you in this new season! I am reading the same Graham Cooke books! Hope that homeschooling is going well. Look forward to catching up soon~ Bonnie
Thank you, Em. You keep me encouraged. :) Getting there...and also attempting to enjoy the moment. Love you lots.
Emie,
So glad to hear about your new place. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and the passion to pursue Him with everything.
Blessings,
Jina
Sooo thrilled for you in this new season. And although I know my much needed season will come~I'm learning to cherish the one Jesus has me in now with little ones~I know it'll be gone all too fast. Blessings sweet friend. I miss you. Thank you for being you~always!
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