A Joyful Mother of Children

And there it is right there, most new believers were taught that if they said a little prayer and asked Jesus to come into their life that they would then be a new creature and life would be wonderful.  And yes, to some extent that’s true.  But do we automatically stop sinning from that point on?  Probably not, even though we now have the power of God’s Holy spirit to keep us from sinning.   And after we’re first saved do we immediately begin exhibiting a righteous Godly behavior?  No, most of us don’t.  Most of us probably don’t even feel righteous and holy.

And after several yers of salvation I wonder why I, at times still struggle with Godlinesss, and why do I still long for the fruit of the spirit?  Because I haven’t been walking by the spirit.  I don’t want to have to try to be holy, I just want it to be my nature.  I don’t want to put any effort into it.  I just want it to come on it’s own.  I want to be a Godly robot for the Lord.

Haven’t we all felt that way at times?  But praise God I have learned the truth. 

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God”  Romans 12:2

We renew our minds so we can know God’s perfect will. 

1 Thessalonians 4:3 says “For this is the will of God even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication… for God hath not called us unto uncleanness but unto holiness.”

“Follow peace with all men and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”  Hebrews 12:14

Jesus said in Matthew 5:48  “Be ye therefore perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect”

“Be holy”

“Follow peace”

“Be perfect”

But, how Lord?

Look at 1 Peter 1:14-15  “As obedient children not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:  but as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation.”

And again it comes back to Romans 12:2 by the renewing of your mind.

I just wanted to pop in here between “days” and comment that if it looks to you like I am writing to an audience in my journey.  Yes, it is true.  Before I even started writing everything down, I knew I would want to share it with others.  It is all true, nothing there is fabricated for reader enjoyment, etc.  I lived it all.  That being said…  Let’s continue

Church was good yesterday, the sermon was on being more Godly.  Our Sunday school class discussed the fact that you have to think differently to consistently act differently after being saved.

 ~to be continued…..

Today we are going to church.  It is early still and my children will be rising soon.  The babies are sleeping still, so I need to get in the shower, so we can be on time.  I’m praying for a good day and remembering to always praise the Lord and to practice meekness.

Praise the Lord, praise ye the Lord, praise God.  Praise Him!  Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.  Psalms 146-149

A journey to joy, peace and meekness.  Look again at the 2 verses about meekness in Psalms 147:6 & Psalm 149:4

As I sit here today, my life is commonly void of real joy, peace and contentment.  Why do I keep thinking meekness is the key.  Praising the Lord continuely and for all things must be a requirement or prerequisite, if you will, to a joyful life. 

How I desire the fruit of the spirit to reign in our household. Oh that those who visit here would feel the presence of the Spirit of the Lord.

“Lord may Your spirit fill our home, may we who dwell here fear You alone and Praise you without ceasing. Amen”

So there you have it, my confession.  The truth of it is that love, joy and peace do not reign in our home.  I long to end the strife between our children.  The answer lies in my attitude and actions.

My cheerfulness or lack there of is pronounced in my children.  “The mother sets the tone of the home.”

Let’s see if that’s true.  Join me, won’t you?  On a journey to joy, peace and contentment ~ my pursuit of meekness.

Ladies!  What a beautiful morning it is here in Missouri.  It is quiet and still.  It is a blessed Sunday morning and my children will be rising soon.  I love my children!  As my blog title indicated I am indeed a joyfull mother of children!!  (8 to be exact).  My oldest just turned 16, and the youngest is a sweet 10 weeks old!

I love that I love my family!  There were times though, that it wasn’t always joyful! 

 Through this blog I would like to share my journey with you.  I have a notebook where I kept my progress in this journey to joy.  I will post as time permits.  Please note that the blog dates will not match the actual dates of what is being described in the post, as it was written previously. 

I’ll post on other topics as well, with their own heading.  For the posts in reference to becoming a joyfull mother of children, they will have J2J (Journey 2 Joy) and day number.  For example:  “J2J~Day 1″  or “J2J~Day 7″ etc.

May you have a wonderful day today!

 Blessings!