Have you ever had one of those weeks where you barely left the house, the baby(ies) stopped sleeping and were very needy, and you were just out of resources to draw from? That’s where I am today. And I’ve still got today to get through.
I’m doing a bit of bible study on the concept of fruitbearing, focusing on John 15 where Jesus talks about it. He said:
John 15:5 – I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
Nothing, apart from him. Yep. That’s where I am this week. So I’m trying to reconnect to Him this morning, and figure out how to get some sort of break for myself today, and I hope to see much fruit.
Because that’s the promise. And that’s what I need. And that’s what kind of mom the babies need.
Happy Friday
I think John 15 is my favorite chapter in the whole Bible. Good place to camp out!!
I don’t exactly what you mean (can’t throw in the baby factor yet!) but I am sure they will come.
Although, they still happen to me. Thanks for the encouragement to get in the Word!
Carrie
Stephen
hey you! BLECH. those days are for the BIRDS! I know exactly where you’re coming from! You’re almost through the day! (What time does eric get home?) Those days are hard. Just remember, you’re doing all of it for a reason. And you won’t see the rewards for at least 18 years (so encouraging, i know.), but you’re shaping & molding & helping & guiding & training & loving 2 very, very special little people.
Have you heard that SSC song? One heartbeat at a time or somthing like that. Listen to it for a refresher. Or if you’re feeling worldly–lol, kidding–listen to carrie underwood’s So Small. 🙂
during times like that i (try to make myself) keep my expectations SMALL or nonexistent. That way I don’t get bummed when nothin’ works like i wanted it to.
when that fails, i throw the kids in the car and drive to the closest mcd’s and get a coke…and on a really, really bad day, i get fries, too! (GASP!)
you’re doing great. if all days were the same, the good days wouldn’t be as fun.
Somehow, you’ll make it through because of “the Vine” that you’re hanging on to!
Add to that a husband who feels “neglected” and you’ve got my week (minus not leaving the house… I have gone to work). I hear you. I think the key word in the verse you mentioned is “remains.” It’s one thing to have a hi-and-goodbye kind of relationship with God; it’s another to stick with him when you’re feeling defeated and exhausted. But he promises that you’ll bear fruit if you remain in him. So the fruit is surely coming!!
I’ve so had those weeks! Pray your weekend is better and leaves you feeling refreshed. (Sorry this is such a generic ‘feel better’ comment, but it’s all my fuzzy, congested brain can manage at the moment.)