tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820605541557519205.post6143659714401664552..comments2024-03-02T13:12:46.489-05:00Comments on Soli Deo Gloria: Being Available (A follow up to "Kingdoms Made of Sand")Soli Deo Gloriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460482855251773052noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820605541557519205.post-11718488500718566032011-02-09T17:28:05.690-05:002011-02-09T17:28:05.690-05:00Hello Friend. We shall continue to knit one anothe...Hello Friend. We shall continue to knit one another... to something that is greater than what these temporal eyes see.<br /><br />"Faith=you make wise decisions that keep you inside of God's boundaries and then rest in knowing he will guide you where he wants you to go." ~ Paul Tripp via Twitter [AND I'm not trying to tempt you to join. (; ]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820605541557519205.post-87205277479034247692011-02-08T23:26:47.835-05:002011-02-08T23:26:47.835-05:00Chrisness, I love you so much. And I am enjoying r...Chrisness, I love you so much. And I am enjoying reading many of your posts. But I have to say something in regard to this one, because I'm not understanding.<br /><br />I have to ask when do you take care of YOU? Why do you view a one-day-a-week opportunity to do something that excites you as a temptation or "lust of the flesh"? I don't think it's sinful to want something for yourself (within reason of course!). God didn't give you specific gifts and design you as a unique individual for no reason. What if He, knowing you are feeling restless and perhaps struggling a bit with where you thought you'd be at this time in your life (believe me, I get THAT!), handed you this opportunity as a way to keep you stable and grounded FOR your family? Many may disagree, but I think the best thing that you can do for your children is take good care of their mother. I'm not saying run out and get a 60 hour a week job or anything, but one day a week? That still leaves PLENTY of time to be "available" while giving your children a chance to experience some independence AND feed your own soul in the process. You come back to your family refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to take on even more messes! Win-win-win. <br /><br />Obviously my observations are based on not knowing the entire story, so understand that I mean no disrespect to you or ANY full time domestic engineer. And we all know there are way too many parents out there that DON'T sacrifice nearly enough for the sake of their children OR spouses. But I know that you are not one of those people, so this post confuses me.Darci Monethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701106585071444555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820605541557519205.post-3250811506600351742011-02-08T18:16:06.590-05:002011-02-08T18:16:06.590-05:00I love you all so much! Ch.I love you all so much! Ch.Soli Deo Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460482855251773052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820605541557519205.post-56798598169977575752011-02-08T17:57:09.032-05:002011-02-08T17:57:09.032-05:00I will never, ever, for one minute (did I mention ...I will never, ever, for one minute (did I mention never)regret being available to my kids, by giving up my beloved career in the Fire Dept. I have often told people, "I didn't really choose to give it up".I just did, cause it was so the obvious thing to do.God stirs our hearts(thank you very much)and usually makes it clear the right thing to do. We, in our flesh, just don't always want to see it. I KNOW.....you will never (did I mention never) regret being available.<br />SO glad for your family that they have an "available" mommy and wife.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699724944803876341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820605541557519205.post-56503153642964872512011-02-08T17:43:17.105-05:002011-02-08T17:43:17.105-05:00Oh Dear Friend! You have chosen what is better and...Oh Dear Friend! You have chosen what is better and it will not be taken from you - Luke 10:42. The Lord is indeed at work in your heart for I have seen it first hand! Thank God that He has given you the joy and peace to serve where you are and where you are most needed. Love You Much! JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820605541557519205.post-53773169351351826632011-02-08T15:15:44.589-05:002011-02-08T15:15:44.589-05:00beautiful, Christi! I am loving these posts!beautiful, Christi! I am loving these posts!The Nollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085513669132283949noreply@blogger.com