We have been in Texas for the past week and normally I take a million pictures and love writting out milestones that my kids go though when they're out here. But this year I haven't taken even a single picture and biggest milestone is that now Siah is old enough to take his sisters in the elevator by himself. It may not sound like a big deal, but let me tell you that the fact that he can navigate himself and his sisters around this enormous house without any assistance is an AWESOME accomplishment!
This trip has been so incredibly restful for me... which I must say is just what the doctor ordered! This newest little one in my tummy has been causing my eyes to feel very heavy and my tummy to feel quite queazy. Everyday, since we arrived at this glorious retreat, better known as Papaw and Granny's house, I have taken excessively long naps and gone to bed quite early. I have enjoyed good conversations and eaten my fair share of delicious food. There have been so many people around that have loved on my kids that I've felt so free to escape and rest.
Although I have throughly enjoyed this week of what feels like pure pampering, I am looking forward to going back to my real life with my three little treasures. I have had lots of time this week to think about things... about life... about the new year... about my relationship with my Joey, my kids, my friends, my Savior. I've thought about things that I feel are going well, and things that I want to change.
Last Year I decide to skip the "New Years Resolution" idea and instead pick a few things that I wanted to commit to prayer for the upcoming year. And I am so stoked to say that that worked out much better for me. Instead of trying to do a zillion things on my own, I was able to do most of the seven things that I picked to accomplish last year with God's grace and help.
So this year I have chosen only three things that I would love to see the Lord refine in my life.
The first being Trust...
trust in him, and the plan he has for my life, even if the road is difficult or scary or sad...
trust in Joey and his choices for our family...
The second being, A Genuine Love For The Word Of God...
I have been overwhelmingly lazy and distracted by other things and have lost my love for God's Word over the past few months. How can I expect to train up my children in the Word of God if I am not consistently in it myself????
The third being, A Wise Manager Of My Time...
This is such a great time in my life. I have very little that I am committed to on a daily basis. But sometimes I use all my spare time to waste my life away. Granted I am pregnant and my body is worn out, but I know that I can still be more intentional about my time. So I pray that this year the Lord will bring to my mind ways that I can specifically be a blessing to those around me, even if it's something as simple as a phone call.
So there you have it... My three New Years prayers...
There are a lot of exciting changes brewing in the Clark house. I have no doubt that all the things coming up will allow me to grow in these three areas if I have a humble, willing heart and allow the Lord to work in my life. He is able to do so much more in me than I could ever dream. This year I am whole-heartedly giving him my entire life, and anticipating that he will enthusiastically mold me into the kind of woman that he wants me to be.
I can't wait to see what you have me Lord! I love you with my WHOLE heart!
Happy New Year Y'all!
This trip has been so incredibly restful for me... which I must say is just what the doctor ordered! This newest little one in my tummy has been causing my eyes to feel very heavy and my tummy to feel quite queazy. Everyday, since we arrived at this glorious retreat, better known as Papaw and Granny's house, I have taken excessively long naps and gone to bed quite early. I have enjoyed good conversations and eaten my fair share of delicious food. There have been so many people around that have loved on my kids that I've felt so free to escape and rest.
Although I have throughly enjoyed this week of what feels like pure pampering, I am looking forward to going back to my real life with my three little treasures. I have had lots of time this week to think about things... about life... about the new year... about my relationship with my Joey, my kids, my friends, my Savior. I've thought about things that I feel are going well, and things that I want to change.
Last Year I decide to skip the "New Years Resolution" idea and instead pick a few things that I wanted to commit to prayer for the upcoming year. And I am so stoked to say that that worked out much better for me. Instead of trying to do a zillion things on my own, I was able to do most of the seven things that I picked to accomplish last year with God's grace and help.
So this year I have chosen only three things that I would love to see the Lord refine in my life.
The first being Trust...
trust in him, and the plan he has for my life, even if the road is difficult or scary or sad...
trust in Joey and his choices for our family...
The second being, A Genuine Love For The Word Of God...
I have been overwhelmingly lazy and distracted by other things and have lost my love for God's Word over the past few months. How can I expect to train up my children in the Word of God if I am not consistently in it myself????
The third being, A Wise Manager Of My Time...
This is such a great time in my life. I have very little that I am committed to on a daily basis. But sometimes I use all my spare time to waste my life away. Granted I am pregnant and my body is worn out, but I know that I can still be more intentional about my time. So I pray that this year the Lord will bring to my mind ways that I can specifically be a blessing to those around me, even if it's something as simple as a phone call.
So there you have it... My three New Years prayers...
There are a lot of exciting changes brewing in the Clark house. I have no doubt that all the things coming up will allow me to grow in these three areas if I have a humble, willing heart and allow the Lord to work in my life. He is able to do so much more in me than I could ever dream. This year I am whole-heartedly giving him my entire life, and anticipating that he will enthusiastically mold me into the kind of woman that he wants me to be.
I can't wait to see what you have me Lord! I love you with my WHOLE heart!
Happy New Year Y'all!
