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We have recently joined a new church, Woodland Baptist Church. Listening to Senior Pastor Alan Davis and Associate Pastor Timmy Burnette have truly been a blessing to us. We finally feel like we have found the right one for our family. My younger children constantly ask if it is the day we go to church. Our older kids will get ready for church with out us having to ask repeatedly to do so. They get up on Sunday mornings and immediately get their church clothes on and then help with the younger ones or help with breakfast. This hasn’t happened in a very long time and I am THRILLED that they are truly excited about going to church and learning about God.

Buddy and I also feel the same way. It is wonderful getting together with like-minded Christians in worship and fellowship. Buddy has quickly gotten involved with the Praise and Worship team at church. He is back to playing bass and enjoying every minute of it. It is so wonderful to see my husband, a man of God doing something he loves so much for the Glory of God. Michael, our oldest, is also playing in the group. My heart just sings with joy seeing the two of them together playing and singing praises unto our God.

Since we have been going to this church (started back in April), God has been steadily working on my heart also. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading my bible more, as well as the wonderful sermons our pastor has given us.

One thing he has mentioned is are we using our gifts for God? Are we following in the direction God has for us? Lately, I have even been wondering if God doesn’t want me to do some kind of ministry for Him. I have to think, what are my gifts? What would God have me do to show glory to Him? I then start panicking and thinking, why would God ask me to do something? What do I have to offer? When would I have time to do this ministry?

I am so busy now as it is, how could I ever possibly fit SOMETHING ELSE into my already busy life. I am a wife and stay at home mom. I homeschool my kids. I am the leader of our homeschool group. My children are in various activities. We are part of co-ops and a book club. Isn’t this what I am supposed to be doing? Taking care of my family and the home we live in?

And yet, I still feel like God whispers to me daily to do something more for Him. That takes me back to my initial question. WHAT?? What do I do? So, I have started reading my bible more. I am definitely praying more. I am trying to figure out what my gift or gifts are that God has given me, because at this point, I have no clue what I am good at or what my gift(s) would be.

I am just going to do my best and try to do what God wants me to do.

We have recently joined a new church, Woodland Baptist Church. Listening to Senior Pastor Alan Davis and Associate Pastor Timmy Burnette have truly been a blessing to us. We finally feel like we have found the right one for our family. My younger children constantly ask if it is the day we go to church. Our older kids will get ready for church with out us having to ask repeatedly to do so. They get up on Sunday mornings and immediately get their church clothes on and then help with the younger ones or help with breakfast. This hasn’t happened in a very long time and I am THRILLED that they are truly excited about going to church and learning about God.

Buddy and I also feel the same way. It is wonderful getting together with like-minded Christians in worship and fellowship. Buddy has quickly gotten involved with the Praise and Worship team at church. He is back to playing bass and enjoying every minute of it. It is so wonderful to see my husband, a man of God doing something he loves so much for the Glory of God. Michael, our oldest, is also playing in the group. My heart just sings with joy seeing the two of them together playing and singing praises unto our God.

Since we have been going to this church (started back in April), God has been steadily working on my heart also. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading my bible more, as well as the wonderful sermons our pastor has given us.

One thing he has mentioned is are we using our gifts for God? Are we following in the direction God has for us? Lately, I have even been wondering if God doesn’t want me to do some kind of ministry for Him. I have to think, what are my gifts? What would God have me do to show glory to Him? I then start panicking and thinking, why would God ask me to do something? What do I have to offer? When would I have time to do this ministry?

I am so busy now as it is, how could I ever possibly fit SOMETHING ELSE into my already busy life. I am a wife and stay at home mom. I homeschool my kids. I am the leader of our homeschool group. My children are in various activities. We are part of co-ops and a book club. Isn’t this what I am supposed to be doing? Taking care of my family and the home we live in?

And yet, I still feel like God whispers to me daily to do something more for Him. That takes me back to my initial question. WHAT?? What do I do? So, I have started reading my bible more. I am definitely praying more. I am trying to figure out what my gift or gifts are that God has given me, because at this point, I have no clue what I am good at or what my gift(s) would be.

I am just going to do my best and try to do what God wants me to do.

Since we first started planning our little garden this year, the kids have been involved. We let them help choose what kind of veggies we planted, we let them plant some seeds and they have been faithfully helping their daddy water the plants. Yesterday afternoon, we decided to transplant some of the larger tomato plants from containers to the ground in front of our house. Samuel and Claire were all excited and decided to get their hands dirty and help out.

And get dirty they did!!

Since we first started planning our little garden this year, the kids have been involved. We let them help choose what kind of veggies we planted, we let them plant some seeds and they have been faithfully helping their daddy water the plants. Yesterday afternoon, we decided to transplant some of the larger tomato plants from containers to the ground in front of our house. Samuel and Claire were all excited and decided to get their hands dirty and help out.

And get dirty they did!!

I seem to be like a bouncing yo-yo!! I have gained 2 lbs this past week. Not for sure what went wrong. Even though I didn’t write down everything I ate, I still watched what I ate, limiting any “junk” food. I definitely drank more water this past week. While I didn’t necessarily have an exercise routine this past week, I did walk more and definitely was more active.

So, my goals for this next week will be to walk/exercise at least 3 times for 30 minutes or more. Drink my water and to eat a healthy balanced diet.

I also won’t be as busy with the kids’ activities this week, so hopefully I can devote slightly more time to exercising.

Praying you all had a wonderful week!

May God bless each and everyone one of you!!