Is anyone else having a challenge of doing things scriptural, verses what the secular world says. As in scripture says to put others before me whereas the secular world says put me first. I know what is right, just wondering if others may struggle with this. And how do we mourn the loss of ourselves without sinking into depression? How do we have joy in the midst of our trials and tribulations? It seems that as time passes my patience doesn't hurt as much, (must be experience), but still everyday I start wearing down where my patience begins to hurt a little and I am struggling not to let it be seen. I spend a lot of time in prayer and in the word, that is the only way I have the strength to do this, putting myself aside. But as a faulty human being, I am still in a struggle and seek like minded individuals who understand. May God bless all those who are loving their loved ones to the best of their ability.
I did not rest so well because I kept looking at the clock.
Yes, sing HIS praises!
Psalms 21:13
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
"You satisfy me more than the richest of foods." Psalms 63:5
"He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers yeah strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will fall give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:29-31
7 layer burritos are my favorite fast food. Well, next to Fazzolis.
Hope you had a good day.
Real- I started taking the magnesium and then stopped for fear that it was lowering my BP and making me feel run down. Not sure but it was the only new thing I had done and then started feeling bad. I don't know....
Much love and prayers for all of you.
Isaiah 42:6
I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee...................
I am glad for your mother and those who celebrated her by texting or calling.
Personally, I enjoy sending cards. Something I rarely receive, BUT that doesn't stop me! I will still be the same person. Another twist of irony-I also love 7 layer burrito.
Just about ready to head home....have a good one & glad that you rested. Oh thank you!
We had good sermons today. One on Praying and one on Love.
So it was fitting your scripture on love. I actually memorized 1 Corinthians 13, the whole chapter. So I can repeat it to myself oft.
Mom did enjoy her day, and only one brother called her and did a quick 1 minute call. But, several of the people that DH and I know, sent her a Happy Mothers Day text. I was so blessed that they did that, it made her day that they thought about her. And worship service is always edifying to all of us.
so again, I hope your Day was as sweet as you are to me.
Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Your mom must have so loved the picnic at the beautiful state park!
Love is patient; love is kind. Love is not jealous; is not proud; is not conceited; does not act foolishly; is not selfish; is not easily provoked to anger; keeps no record of wrongs; takes no pleasure in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth; love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. ~ I Corinthians 13:4-7.
Ll- I do not like tornadic weather. I hope you all are ok. I hope you have a happy Mothers Day. Today I did my Mothers Day for Mom. As Sundays are always full with services . So I always celebrate with her on Saturday. We took her on a day trip, to sate park and had a picnic. She had a good time. I am now wore out.
Wisdom is a pearl
Much love and prayers for you all.
“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Psalms 16:8
Hope you have a great Mother's Day.
Glad that you got the magnesium. I'm "late to the party on that one, e.g. haven't purchased it." We've just had some scary tornadic activity here with large hail and I just made it inside my home, but pretty drenched.
Proverbs 4:6-7, "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." guardian angel
Real- So lovely to read your post. You are also an encouragement to me, thank you. What love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that through Jesus Christ we have that way. You are so right that we should all be thankful that we have a righteous judge. Happy Mother's Day to you also, and May God bless you as well. Much love and prayers for you.
I bought some magnesium today, will let you know the results of it. Do you know how long it takes to show that its working?
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY YA'LL :)
I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. Psalms 130:5
When we fail in our flesh, we have His promises and know that one day we will be perfect, as out Father in Heaven is perfect. We are carnal and make mistakes, thankfully He knows our hearts and has made a way for us.
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms. May God bless you all for all you do. Your conversation is encouraging. Thank you.
Please let me know how the magnesium works. I am curious if others get the relief I do. HUGS🤗
Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 13:35
Smeshque, we are having a busy time coming up. Today I was with my daughter all day as she colored my much-needed hair color and then dinner out with her, her husband and friends. (My husband had to bowl this morning and this evening so was unable to come, though I got him carry-out of his fav liver and onions.). I just arrived home. Then Mother's Day, a High School Grad Party for our niece, over 1 hour drive (2 hours total). Then our grandson will have his 18th Birthday and High School grad party combined. A lot of upcoming dr appts and my husband just told me he needs cataract surgery in June.
2 Timothy 1:7
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."
Ll- Glad you are feeling better and thank you for your words on caring for self. I am trying, just now beginning to start figuring it out. As Real said, one day at a time. I am baby stepping it. Because I still feel tremendous guilt and selfish if I think of me. But again working on it.
May God bless you all!
“I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.”
Psalms 89:1
Your thought process of loving yourself first can be turned into "caring for your person first" because if you don't, you'll be good to no one. I could understand why that could undermine one's ability to move forward in care as the bible teaches us that "self love" is not desirable. I believe that can be turned into "we must nourish our bodies and feed our mind full of Godly thoughts and missions and rest our bodies, else we fall short of being a carer."
Thank you comments on the lady, Terrileigh (name reveal). I do hope and pray that she has the wherewithal to call 9-1-1 in an emergent situation.
We need to take care if us in the same manner we do our LO, I am always asking about the above stuff, that was my light bulb moment.
I hope the magnesium helps, I order Now brand on Amazon. Magnesium citrate 200mg and it is far cheaper then any local source. I also read that mag oxide is the hardest for our bodies to absorb and that is what most lical places carry. Anything that ends with ate is easier to absorb. It also helps with sleep, added bonus.
God Bless every caregiver and give them strength today🤗
LL- Hope you are feeling better. I understand about the lady and its such a sad situation.
I was thinking today about a few posts on here when I first started the thread. A few were saying you gotta love yourself first in order to be able to love another. At first, I was being hard about that, in I just didn't get it. How can you love yourself first, and not be selfish. I was watering my plants in the greenhouse, when the Lord finally gave me understanding. If I don't love myself not above or more than others, but first, I can be of no good to another. I was starting to really get depresses and well just depressed. But, now I see how if I do not love me first in that I take care of me first, I am not offering the best to others, because I am not at my best to be able to do that. And on top of that resentment can begin to show up even though you love others so much or do your very best to keep them happy. The resentment isn't about them, its about me. If I would take some time to take care of me, I feel more refreshed to do a better job in loving others. I get it now, but have not yet figured out how to implement it. Hope all that makes sense.
Colossians 3:17
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Thank you for the magnesium tip...I did not know that. Sharing is caring!
The Lord God bless and keep you!
Feel better.
Good night for now.
I think you are doing a great job with that commandment. Never stop.
Much love and prayers for you and your family
Proverbs 27:9
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
That is so pleasing that you read Psalms every morning.
Blessings to you, dearest smeshque.
Thank you for your Psalms. It does give me strength and comfort. I do love Psalms. And We read a Psalms every morning together as a family, and pray before getting going on our day.
I often go to Psalms in my hardest times and sad times. It is so refreshing to know that David felt the same way I do sometimes. And it is such comfort.
Mom is back to herself today, thank the Lord. Thank you for your concern.
Looking forward to being refreshed tomorrow, in worship to the King. Love and prayers for you dear one.
Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
Psalm 34:19 The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;ive
Smeshque: I love the poetic book of Psalms and I hope that these 2 verses give you some measure of strength this evening. May you feel HIS presence.
And thank you for sharing those wonderful scriptures with me. The carer must be careful to rest when we can because although it is loving work, it is weary work, too.
Mom woke up ill this morning, but she is feeling better thank the Lord. I am so exhausted, and this week has wore me out. But, yet it's amazing the graciousness of God, in that he helps us run when we are weary.
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.