One Word for the Year (Check up on my word for 2015)

     Several of my friends every year choose "one word" for their year.  Most people make all kinds of resolutions which barely make it past January but the movement behind one word is that you choose one word instead. One word is something you can focus on but yet it moves and flows with you through the year. 

       Unlike resolutions or even goals which are easily broken, this is one word that I will keep coming back to as the mission or theme for the whole year. 
     I decided to give it a try and the word I kept coming back to was REST.  Well, I am not sure what I expected but rest has not come easily this year.  It has been one battle after another and rest seemed far away.  I have to admit I chose the word on my own.  I did not pray or seek what God would have me to choose.

     At the end of September through a sequence of events my Pastor and I decided I needed to take a Sabbatical or a rest for the month of October.  I was not totally happy but followed his leading and after prayer.  I am Childrens Ministries Director at our church and it is a very time consuming position.  It is a position I love and cannot imagine not doing.  However I let it and more overload me.  

     I was not really sure how this would go but the Children's program did not fall apart and I did survive.  Not only did it survive but so did I.  I got to go to Sunday school and preaching service, something I do honestly not get to do often enough.  It was like every lesson and sermon was just what I needed. I learned I do need to pray more and ask God what He wants me to do and not what I want or other people want.  I learned something can be good but doesn't mean I have to do it.  I learned to rest in God.
     My month is over and I am back in class and my position.  However, what I learned this month continues.  It took me almost a whole year but I have learned to rest, not so much in the physical sense but in Gods grace, forgiveness and strength.
     Not sure what my word will be next year but I know this, it will be something I have prayed over and asked God about.  
     Have you ever chose a word for the year?  Will you choose one for 2016?  I will let ya'll know in January what word the Lord led me to.
     I am linking up athttp://ichoosejoy.org/2015/10/28/from-house-to-home-link-party-142/  If you would like to read other blog posts or join in.

     

God bless,
Pat

Hoodwinked-The book for ALL Moms and is available starting today!

   I was honored to be on the launch team for ths book.  I got the chance to get an advance copy and to read it before it was available to buy.  I wasn't sure this book was for me because I am the Mom of grown children but boy was I wrong.  This book is for all Moms.

     Today this book is now available for sale and you can buy it here.......

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310343437/ref=nav_timeline_asin?ie=UTF8&psc=1

     "In their encouraging “we’ve been there” style, Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk enable mothers to:

• Identify the ten myths of motherhood our current culture perpetuates
• Replace the lies with the truth of what God says in the Bible about mothering
• Acquire practical tools to help them form new and improved thought patterns and healthy behaviors
• Forge healthy, supportive relationships with other moms of all ages and stages
• Confidently embrace the calling of motherhood as they care for their families in their own unique way"

     Sometimes even today when I see my children making mistakes, I blame me, if I had been a better mother, if I had taught them better,but you know what, we raise them the best we can with God's help and then they have to seek God and His help for themselves and make their mistakes and raise their kids with Gods help too.

     Because if I were a perfect mom-knew all the answers, never steered them wrong, could meet their every emotional, spiritual, and physical need-it would bring about a terrible awful result. My children would have no need for God. p.126 Hoodwinked

     

     I have raised my kids to love God, got to church, read their bible and live for God.  They now are at a point where they make their choices. However as a Moma, I still pray for them and lift them up to Him too.

     There is also a bible study coming up based off this book and if you are interested you can go here.....http://candacecameronbure.net/practically-speaking/psst-want-to-know-the-secret-for-being-a-great-mom-join-the-club/

     Yes, I was given this book for free as a part of the launch team but the opinions are my own and now go get you a copy and see what you think for yourself.  It is available today and I think it will be a blessing for ya'll.

God bless,
Pat

PS Also linking up at http://fdeanhackett.com/2015/11/tell-it-to-me-tuesdays-link-up-party-38.html  Go here to check out other wonderful posts of interest to ladies  
 and http://timewarpwife.com/titus-2sday-link-up-party-43/

Simple Woman's Daybook November 2nd

For today...Monday November 2nd

Outside my window...it is already dark at 5:47pm but yet this is my favorite time of year, it is cool and misty, it is cool and quiet and just seems so peaceful

I am thinking...about some homemade Christmas gifts I am making this year

I am thankful...for my husband who works a full time job and does odd jobs so I can stay home

I am wearing...fuzzy pajama pants and a tshirt

I am drinking...honey sweet hot tea in a fall mug from a friend

I am going...to finish up blessing my house so I can have some time to read my new book later tonight

I am wondering...why people want so much more than they are willing to give

I am reading...

I love any Amish books and really anything Amish.  This is the 3rd in this book series.  If you like Amish books, I reccommend this series.

I am learning...that you cannot help  someone who does not want to be helped

In my kitchen...banana nut muffins and blueberry muffins for tea time later for me and hubby

I am creating...a baby shower gift for a friend-it is a name wall hanging for the baby's room

My quote of the day...

Enjoy your week and thank you for reading!

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God bless,

Pat