Blessings From Home

Leaning on the Lord

I have been having some issues lately that have gotten me down. Nothing major and nothing unusual, just things going on in my life that I feel are just beating me down, you know what I mean? They seem minor in light of what I'm reading and seeing on the news with all the earthquakes and tornadoes and such, but they still affect me in some way on a daily basis.

Most of it seems to be stemming from one thing though...this pregnancy. I am absolutely thrilled at the thoughts of being blessed with another little one. I thank the Lord every day for this great gift he is giving me. But as we all know pregnancy doesn't come without a few sacrifices. Exhaustion, nausea/vomiting, frequent trips to the bathroom, just to name a few.

Because of these few problems, it seems it has rendered me hopelessly incapable of caring for my family most days. I've never had such exhaustion, and although I'm not having too much trouble with vomiting, the nausea is so strong, that I've managed to lose 12 pounds in the last 3 weeks.

My house is a mess, my kids are out of control, and days like today I just feel like I would be better off crawling into the nearest cave and hiding there until it's all over with.

All of this coupled with our financial problems and our deep desire to find a home of our own leaves me feeling a little down in the dumps.

Today after looking around at the mounting laundry, the pile of dishes, the kids running wild with no structure for them in sight, and the piles of stuff begging to be taken care of, I went in my room, sat on my bed, and started to pray. I prayed for comfort, for guidance, and for the strength to get through this.

I felt led to open my Bible up, and turn to Ecclesiastes 3:

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven

I know the Lord led me there for a reason... to remind me that what I am going through is only short lived and that this season in my life too shall pass. I'm spending far too much time worrying about what I'm not taking care of and not spending time enjoying this time in my life.

I am in my 11th week, the times of early pregnancy will soon be over as I am about to enter into the second trimester. The Lord will provide for us in all we need. If He sees fit to help us buy a home, then I know He will. He's showing me there are so many ways that we can save and I am daily working on them. I am going to quit worrying about what I need to do and do what I can, and enjoy this season in my life.

Blessings, sara 

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{ 01:34, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 } { Posted by gabbie427 }

Keep praying Sara. The Lord will not leave you feeling hopeless if you will run to Him. I understand those symptoms and feelings when you are pregnant. For me, I felt out of control and like someone else was running my body! LOL Take some time to get your house in order and make those kids help. And don't forget to take some time for yourself!!!! Maybe you need a night out with the girls? Or a spa day? Take care of you and you will feel like taking care of everyone else.

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo