IF Gathering 2016

Despite having to leave early, I really enjoyed this years women's gathering! I got a lot out of it. I'm going to share those things here. 

1) YOU ARE ENOUGH 

To God, we are enough. Jesus loves you. There's nothing more to say about it. 

2) INVOLVE GOD IN YOUR PLANS, and He will surely show up to help out!

When we abide in God's word, and are obedient to His voice, He will clear a path for your journey. No matter what you're facing, or what season you're in! He will not bail out on you last minute. 

3) LET YOUR KIDS KNOW THAT THEY ARE ENOUGH...for you!

Kids look up to their parents and just want to be accepted (just like we want to feel accepted by Our Heavenly Father). 

I had a breakthrough with this concept.

I absoultely HAVE BEEN nagging too much at my 6-year-old son (my husband has brought this to my attention a few times, but I would dismiss him). 

I simply expect too much from my son.  I am like an army general, and my authoritarian parenting style IS NOT the answer to behavioral problems. 

I mean, my son is no saint, but I feel I could do some work on my end. Also, I'm renewing and updating our Routine Chart, but that's an entirely different post). 

Bottom line...I need to have more PATIENCE during our 'episodes'. 

I need to let him know that he is enough for me. The dishes can wait, the chores can wait...I CAN WAIT!!!

Im going to nurture my son's spirit, instead of trying to be always be in control of EVERYTHING. 

I want my son to know we love him, but MORE IMPORTANTLY, that Jesus loves him more than anyone!!

Also, I've been savoring every single moment with Haston (my 14-month-old son). I'm taking it all in! He's so little, innocent, and full of wonder!

It WON'T be like this for long!

*(pass the tissues...I'm sobbing!)

4) GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY

Following Jesus is not necessarily a 'desk job'. It's about being in the line of duty. It's about being out in the field working, cultivating, and planting Godly seeds. 

(As a farmer's wife, I can tell you that my husband does NOT come home clean after working in the corn and bean fields!). 

We are to BE the hands and feet of Jesus. 

5) Romans 3:23 "All have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God."

We are ALL broken. The sooner we can accept that, the sooner the healing can begin.