Feed On Feeds

Posted on October 23rd, 2004 by hanfaith.
Categories: General.

I finally got one set up, so if you want me to be reading your blog, feel free to pimp it now!

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Moving On

Posted on October 23rd, 2004 by hanfaith.
Categories: General.

I’m not sure if it has anything to do with post-preggo stuff, but I think my mood swings have been terrible lately. I’ll go from very high highs to very low lows. My post from this Friday was during a very low low. And it’s amazing that God can work in your heart even while you are going through unpredictable emotions.

Some things I’ve learned this week in the midst of emotional struggles:

1. Be quick to listen, slow to speak. Lately I’ve been so frustrated when I feel like I’m trying to explain something and I’m not being listened to. This really atuned me to the fact that I need to be practicing listening myself. It’s not my job to give advice to everyone and fix everyone’s problems - I don’t have all the answers. But I can listen and hug and pray for a friend.

2. Humbleness. I usually have a driving need to “be right”. I hate it when I’m proven wrong, or when I hear something that I don’t agree with. I have a very hard time listening to something that is against my beliefs and not responding in some way. I think there are times to respond, yes, but I think first, I need to work on humbleness and love. The glory of God does not rest upon me being right and everyone knowing it.

3. Raspberry Gingerale is wicked good. This is self-explanatory.

Thanks for your patience with me. I’m a work in progress - and somewhat of a mess, but the more of mess I see in myself, the more I revel in God’s grace. Amen.

** oh, and a quick update on our family devos - it’s amazing how quickly you can get into a routine when you become disciplined. I now look forward to these each morning and evening. Éva takes an active part reciting catechism answers and praying - and when we get to the end where we sing a hymn, she’s the first to ask for a song. I’m really glad that we now have a structured time for teaching the kids; even though they are both young, I think it’s important that we lay the foundation now for a lifetime of learning about God.

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