tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020010083888391137.post563177390289744014..comments2015-02-28T06:54:08.298-05:00Comments on Beloved And So Are You: What is This Moment For?Belovedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11008841573485592516noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020010083888391137.post-34088313648398663492009-01-20T21:43:00.000-05:002009-01-20T21:43:00.000-05:00i love you!i love you!Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08302047660954382195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020010083888391137.post-79344563835917429542009-01-20T14:04:00.000-05:002009-01-20T14:04:00.000-05:00Katherine! Hi! I hope you are doing well. I fou...Katherine! Hi! I hope you are doing well. I found your blog through Facebook and hope to keep up with it in the future. I really enjoyed this post. The challenge before us all - balance - now this is the blessing and curse of living in a prosperous country, isn't it?! We have so many opportunities and so little time. I am constantly confronted with information overload and the desire to be doing a million things... truly a "martha" I am!<BR/><BR/>God has given me four children in five years, and if that isn't a big huge 'SLOW DOWN' sign, then I don't know what is! You would think I would have it down by now, but every day I fight my schedule and the urge to cram as much in as possible. God whispers to me 1 Sam. 15 - "Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams..." If I could stop more and listen to His voice instead of my own agenda, how much more "productive" (for the kingdom!) would I be!<BR/><BR/>Having small children has forced me to re-prioritize in so many ways. I would LOVE to have a perfectly neat and clean house 24-7 (and my husband knows I would make it happen!), but it is almost impossible with 4 little ones. There is always one corner, or the garage, or the van that is messy or needs attention. I try so hard, but often there is an unwanted trade-off, like irritable children, tired husband, or a wife who hasn't showered in 2 days! It's good that God is teaching you these things now before you have children because You will surely be a better wife and mom for it and have more balance and peace in your home!<BR/><BR/>This is long! haha - All that to say -- good word! Thank you!<BR/><BR/>I haven't read the book you mentioned. I also want to read "Margin/the Overload Syndrome" by Richard Swenson; my pastor alluded to it during a sermon last year.<BR/><BR/>I will be reading - keep in touch!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020010083888391137.post-1885030092688927632009-01-14T12:51:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:51:00.000-05:00So well said, KC. It stirs my own thoughts -- and ...So well said, KC. It stirs my own thoughts -- and wouldn't you know that just last week I also picked up a book on Sabbath rest by Marva Dawn (something like "Sabbath Rest for God's People.."). I haven't found the time (ha, ha) to read it yet ... but once I do, let's chat. I love the encouragement to ask "what is this moment for?" v. "do I have time for this?" THANK you for leading my heart to rest on a day/week/month/season where I much need it.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921848150380193433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020010083888391137.post-74616351280537790002009-01-12T20:54:00.000-05:002009-01-12T20:54:00.000-05:00Amen! I'm standing on my ottoman, applauding this ...Amen! I'm standing on my ottoman, applauding this post. Thank you for thinking it just like I have...and thank you for writing it so I don't have to. <BR/><BR/>Also, thank you for your encouragement on my post today. I actually have been wanting to pick your brain about this project I'm working on. I'll keep you posted :)emily freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094011385792878344noreply@blogger.com