How I thank God for all He has given me! Sometimes (or most of the time, really), I compare my state with other people, how I lag behind materially and financially. But hey, God is all I need. I pray that everyday, I have more of a grateful heart.
2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV
"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you---unless, of course, you fail the test?"
To examine is to look clearly and honestly. Am I really in the Lord's path, or not? Am I doing as Jesus would be doing? Are my goals and plans in life in line with God's desire to make himself known to all people?
As a full-time mother, and a mompreneur at the side, it's difficult or not clear for me to see that I am doing as I am supposed to be. Does God want me to be a good hands-on mom to my baby while doing an income-generating business for the family? Am I doing enough, or do I need to do more? What about sharing Christ to my piano students and sharing a Bible verse to my online buyers? Yes, these are good ideas. So I must do more for Christ while I have the strength and time.
Father, help me to be what you want me to be - first, as your daughter, second, as a wife, third, as a mom, and then as a worker where you have placed me. May I never fail the test when You examine me. May You find my heart seeking Yours. I Jesus' name, Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV
"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you---unless, of course, you fail the test?"
To examine is to look clearly and honestly. Am I really in the Lord's path, or not? Am I doing as Jesus would be doing? Are my goals and plans in life in line with God's desire to make himself known to all people?
As a full-time mother, and a mompreneur at the side, it's difficult or not clear for me to see that I am doing as I am supposed to be. Does God want me to be a good hands-on mom to my baby while doing an income-generating business for the family? Am I doing enough, or do I need to do more? What about sharing Christ to my piano students and sharing a Bible verse to my online buyers? Yes, these are good ideas. So I must do more for Christ while I have the strength and time.
Father, help me to be what you want me to be - first, as your daughter, second, as a wife, third, as a mom, and then as a worker where you have placed me. May I never fail the test when You examine me. May You find my heart seeking Yours. I Jesus' name, Amen.