Well...I've been having a hard time giving things up lately. I'm not talking about drinking or smoking or what ever physical vice plagues are society...but similar i guess. I have always had a hard time letting things go and surrendering my own thoughts and will to the Lord. Even at a young age (and my parents can attest to this) I would worry my head about silly issues that should not have even crossed my mind. Like...do we have enough gas in the car, are we going to get there on time, do we have enough money for the groceries, or is that man following us?! I know it sounds kind of dumb but hey that was me growing up. Now that I'm older you would think i would grow out of this malarky but oh no i have just shifted worries to bigger and better things.
In my birthday card my husband wrote to me that this time in my life is going to be a time of surrender and trusting the Lord completely for the workings in my life. He was right and not two hours after i read his card did i start to feel i was slipping out of control. Are we going to have enough money, is my baby healthy, am I going to be a bad mom, are we ever going to find a house to buy, will my husband have an injury at work, will i be able to be a blessing to everyone, and on and on it goes.... I guess most of my friends and family if they are honest with themselves would admit to having the same temptation as I do... to just try and hold tight to what we can't even control. Jesus says that if one holds on to his life he will lose it but if he would let it go then would it be gained. Also since I am pregnant I am finding through my readings that during labor if you relax and go along with the contractions you will have an easier time then if you fight them and tense up. Letting go is so hard though and it takes great concentration for me to really flesh this out in my life, but i know that once i am free to be still and loosen up that is when i will feel most alive and safe. If you are reading this i would ask for your prayers concerning this time in my life. And old lesson for me but always a needed one. Thank you and God bless.
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Yes we finally decided to get something going...something wholesome and unique for our beloved family and friends. Enjoy! Scott and Aimee Riley
3 comments:
Nesting and stressing seems to hit lots of people while pregnant. Thanks for your honesty and letting me know how to better pray for you. Know that your loved and supported. I was praying for you this morning, can't wait to hear the news.
Truly hope you can relax more and anticipate with joy the blessings that await in this coming year. We really can "make do" with so much less than we think we really need. Your loving Heavenly Father knows and provides. He's provided you with a godly husband with a gentle, devoted heart who works so hard for you. (I am so thankful for this man -- my son!) Rest in current blessings and trust the Lord and your husband. And know family and friends love you too. You will be a wonderful mother. God is giving just this very little baby to you and Scott. See you soon!!! Love, Mom
Dearest Aimee, what a beautiful heart and soul you have...I am praying for you hard.
Love u~Anna
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