Not that it's an excuse, but it has led to some interesting thoughts today. This past Sunday a friend shared a CD entitled, "How's the family?" with me and the speaker suggested we really look at our children, husband and those closest to us. It seems I hear that constantly, "Mom, look at me!!" but how often do I really do that? Sorry to say these last two days not often enough. The speaker didn't just suggest we look at our children but when we do think about what we see...the image of God. That can paint a whole new picture.
The simple reminder led to three wonderful days to start the week, but then life started to take over - there were tomatoes to can, meals to make for men in the field, daily chores that never end, and on and on until work became my focus. Added on to that were worries about the unknown that consumed my mind at times and when combined with work and the chaos of life changed my perspective. Physically I was here, but seemed my heart wasn't always at home.
It hadn't went anywhere, but home wasn't the priority of my heart and that's not a good thing. A year ago I read Jill Savage's "My Hearts at Home" and as I get ready to give a copy away, I think I need to go read mine again!!
As I do that Lelia at Write from the Heart you can add this to your need to read list because you are the winner of the first ever contest of my blog! Congrats and send me your address so I can get it to you.
Remember check out http://www.hearts-at-home.org/ to learn more about keeping your heart at home! There's a wonderful website, great resources and terrific conferences to help you out!!
1 comment:
Yeah!!!! How exciting! Thanks Jill, I can't wait to read it. I am such a lover of God focused books.
Thanks too for sharing about this ministry. I had heard about it, but didn't really know much about it so thank you.
I will email you my address.
Hugs,
Lelia
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