The Baily Buzz: The Simple Woman's Daybook

Monday, March 23, 2009

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 23, 2009

As we begin this new week, I would like to share my newest Daybook entry with you.
Outside my window. . . it is still dark. The sun has not yet risen for the day.
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I am thinking. . . about how quickly my children are growing up.
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I am thankful for. . . my small group. Meeting with them each week encourages me and spurs me on in my discipleship.
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From the kitchen. . . I am trying to cook more vegetarian meals. I want to learn how to make Indian and Thai curries so bad.
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I am wearing. . . my robe and pajamas.
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I am creating. . . a clutter free space. I don't want to be consumed with the management of stuff.
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I am going. . . for lunch with my friend, Joanna, either today or later in the week.
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I am reading. . . Mudhouse Sabbath.
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I am hoping. . . to be more attentive to the Holy Spirit's leading.
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I am hearing. . . spring birds. What sweet music to my ears!
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Around the house. . . things are picked up. Sunday night Bible study really helps us prepare our house for the start of the week!
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One of my favorite things. . . early mornings. I love the time alone in peace and quiet.
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A few plans for the rest of the week. . .learning about China, a visit from Adam, learning to spend unhurried time with my family and those around me.
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Here is a picture thought I am sharing. . . I had a wonderful evening out Saturday with some friends. The food was delicious and the conversation enjoyable. It was good to be myself and remember that I have ideas and thoughts independent to motherhood.

Please stop by to visit Peggy at The Simple Woman to find the list of other participants in The Simple Woman’s Daybook this week.
Have a blessed week!
Jen

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This Day

10/14/10
O.K. Time to update. Three months ago I left my thoughts and haven't written since. It's hard to stay in certain habits.

I was thinking about self discipline today, about how hard it is to do something day in and day out. I try to get up around 5:30 or 6:00 each day, but lately I have had a hard time having the discipline to rise in the darkness and start my day early. The impact of this foible makes the day more difficult. Often my patience runs shorter and I have a sense of rush instead of peace when I don't get up early enough.

I was also thinking about the challenge of doing daily chores with the kids. They help out with what I ask of them, but I know we would greatly benefit from a better routine. I have yet to stumble upon the best time of day to do this, but I am committing this to the Lord and asking him to guide us in this.

We are taught that, as Christians, self control is something we can expect from the Holy Spirit. I have experienced his help in this and am hopeful He will continue to work this fruit in my life and the life of my family. I am praying that He will give us the control to do the things we need to do, day after day, without failing. I am asking Him to help us conquer the flesh and overcome.