Severe Weather

Good Day to all! It’s good to be back to the wonderful world of blogging! Breaks are great, but I missed writing and sharing with you all last week. As some of you know, I am in the metro Atlanta area of Georgia. It has been raining very heavily for the last few days now. There have been severe thunderstorms and flooding all over our area.

My mother-in-law called this morning to let my husband know that a lot of the roads were flooding and she wanted to tell him to be safe on his drive into work. We immediately turned on the news to check on the roadways and to get an update on the weather for the remainder of the day. There were other moments over the weekend in which we turned on the news to get updates regarding the severe weather.

This series of events led me to a thought… I sat back and said to myself, “What if when we experienced major problems and issues during life we went to our bibles just as quickly as we turn on the news when there is bad weather?” Now there’s an idea. So many of us get caught up in our mini crisis moments and seek help or comfort in everything except for the Word. Some people choose to talk to others about their problems, some people find solace in vices (i.e. food, drugs, alcohol) and some people just hold it all in until it manifests into depression or sickness.

God provided us with the ultimate instruction manual for life, but how often do we use it to deal with the problems that we face day to day? His Word was given so that we are equipped to face any situation that may come our way. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It is vitally important for so many reasons that we constantly keep Gods Word in our eyes, ears and hearts. We must also be sure to get the Word into our children as well. So remember, the next time that you are having a mini or mega crisis, you know exactly where to turn.

Be sure to stay tuned for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment).

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press

Word Wednesday

Today is officially “Word Wednesday” otherwise known as “Hump Day”. We’ve made it half way through yet another week on the wonderful, exciting and bumpy road of motherhood. Therefore, some of us are looking for some encouraging words to make it through the rest of the week with Joy and Peace. Every night before little Caleb goes to bed in addition to reading bible stories; I read him a passage out of “Prayers That Avail Much, First Blessings for Your Child” by Germaine Copeland. Special thanks to Marco and Virginia for blessing us with this book! Mommies we have to keep our kiddies prayed up and constantly put Gods word in their heart.

Last nights passage read, “There is a time to be silent and a time to speak. May you know His time and purpose for everything. May you do what is right in the eyes of God and be a good example to others.” Not only is this passage relevant and necessary for our children, but it speaks to us as well. So many times we speak too soon and aren’t silent enough. We have to learn to listen more and speak less, especially us women! Have you ever wondered why God gave us two ears and one mouth? Turning focus back to the passage, it especially applies to the way in which we deal with our children. They need to know that we care about what they have to say. I so appreciate the fact that my mother always gave me the opportunity to voice my feelings. That doesn’t mean that I always got my way, but at least I knew that she cared and that she was listening. Our children need to know that we are always there to listen to what they have to say. When was the last time you asked your child about his or her day and really listened? We also have to know what to say when it’s time to speak. Let’s not practice the “what comes up comes out” method. There is so much power in the tongue. The word says, “My lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will utter no deceit.” (Job 27:4). No matter how frustrated our children or anyone else makes us, please think before you speak. Once the words are out, you can’t take them back.

The passage also tells us that we should do what is right in the eyes of God and be a good example. Our children are literally watching everything that we do. Baby girl is watching you look in the mirror as you complain about that baby bump that never quite went away. And we wonder why five year old little girls are so vain. This is a small example of a much larger problem. We want our kids to do what is right, but we must first lead by example. “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men.” (2 Corinthians 8:21).

As you go about your daily tasks throughout the remainder of this week be sure to remember there are small eyes and large eyes watching your every move. May the Lord give you the wisdom to know what to say and when to say it. Live your life as though the camera is always in record mode, for the world to see. Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far!

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press