Sure is Quiet Around Here

Well, today was a very quiet day. I ran a few errands this morning after walking the lake with Scott and I have been home most of the day. It is SOO quiet .... except for Chip scratching at the door every now and then. He has been my partner in crime today; well no crimes have been committed but it makes life sound more exciting if I word it that way. I was listening to this message from a pastor I found today. It ended up being exactly what I needed to hear. It was on faith. In a nutshell, he spoke on Hebrews on 11 and how as our existence as mother's, our whole life is on faith. We are not going to see the immediate fruit of our labor but that it is completely done in faith. Well, that sure made me feel
a little better about my failures this week as a mom! I have definitely spent some time in the last week doubting motherhood, feeling as if everything I do is in vain with no results. I'm glad someone was able to take me back to scripture and remind me of this important truth. Hebrews 11:1 says Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what do not see. Hello??? I hoping for lots of things and I'm certain that I'm not seeing what I am hoping for!! However, if you read down further in Hebrews, God's promise is this. Hebrews 11: 6 says And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. So I spent the greater part of the afternoon pondering that thought as well. Though there were bumps in the road, how amazing that I can be reminded of His promise to me personally. I am thankful that God gave me a fresh perspective this afternoon......if you are needing one, I recommend you read Hebrews 11 and 12. I hope it will lighten your load. Blessings :)