Suprisingly Satisfied

Awhile ago, I read a book called the resolution for women by Priscilla Shirer.  It is a book of encouragement for wives and mothers.  It is a book about being the woman that God desires for us to be.  I have read it many times and every time I find something new.  Today I decided I would begin to read again. 

This chapter is one of my favorites.  Surprisingly Satisfied-----A resolution to be content.  Oh contentment.  Such a tough word to swallow in today's world.  But, see, I need a reset.  I need to realize that this moment, this very moment is what I make of it. 

In this chapter, it talks about how throughout life we are rushing for the next best thing.  As a kid, we want to grow up.  As a young adult, we want a relationship.  As a young couple, we want kids.  As parents, we want them to grow up, etc   This feeling has a name---discontentment.  It says "He shows up at your doorstep just like mine, eager to step inside and make himself at home.  But instead of only coming for short visits on rare occasion, he refuses to leave, spreading his baggage everywhere, filling up corners of your space that you thought you'd locked up to this odious intruder.  He comes.  He lingers.  He robs you of your years.  Then before you know it, you've missed out on the joys in the journey, the growth that comes from battling through the difficulties, the sweet and savory experience of creating the memories"

OUCH!  Creating memories.  It's so easy to go through life going through motions and not savoring them.  In the book, the ladies are enjoying a dessert.  When the one snaps out of it and realizes they have mindlessly eaten the entire thing, she snatches up the plate and begins to scrape every last bite.  What are you leaving on the plate?  Me.....I'm leaving a lot of opportunities in supporting and being present in my family's lives.  Time passes quickly

Today...............I have done a lot of thinking about what it means to be a wife and a mom.  While I am a good mom and a good wife, there is always room for improvement.  I am going to begin my focus on meeting my family where they are.  You might say...what does that mean?  That means, I am going to go fishing with Cody because it's his love.  I'm going to spend my time discovering the joy that is in their lives and find a way to share in it with them. 

This is my beginning resolution.......A resolution to let go and let God lead me where he wants me to go.  Leave discontent in the dust and realize that this moment, everything that I am will always be enough in His eyes.

Until next time....Take Care and God Bless!