lately, i've been realizing the undeniable pride that is birthed at the same moment one's beautiful baby enters the world. the irony in the matter is to recognize that the people whom are somewhat aggrivating by their overwhelming admiration for the many affectations that their little bundles embody are in fact, yourself in certain instances.
it is not my goal to make my first blog a cynical rant of what parental faux pas i'm learning to stomach and avoid over committing. simply put, i have been desperately trying to remind myself of the affection i desire to have for Jesus, versus the pleasure and focus on my little baby boy. in no way does being a mom, or a wife "complete me" or keep the bevey of problamatic inconveniences that life holds at bay.
truthfully, i am finding it all too easy to stand in my pride based on research and experience thus far, regarding parenting and how i do life. i pray that humility will take hold of my spirit and the Lord will work on my heart, for there is nothing to rally for but the person and work of Jesus. His redemptive work has given me the blessings that i am working not to make mini idols in my life.
it is all too easy to judge what other parents, couples, and families do. all stories in parenting and marriage seem to possess some form of comparison and that is what can ruffle the feathers. i'm going to work to be content with the decisions that my husband and I make, if they remain Biblical and edifying. whether or not my peers conceed with those choices does not call for concern or debate.
oh, mini rant.
suffice it to say, i long to deminish vanity, pride and the illusion of righteousness. eating organic, raising your kids to be little impressive soldiers, recycling, "going green," are seemingly important issues to be passionate for. i will love my kids, and my sweet hubby, but aim to boast in the Lord.
it is not my goal to make my first blog a cynical rant of what parental faux pas i'm learning to stomach and avoid over committing. simply put, i have been desperately trying to remind myself of the affection i desire to have for Jesus, versus the pleasure and focus on my little baby boy. in no way does being a mom, or a wife "complete me" or keep the bevey of problamatic inconveniences that life holds at bay.
truthfully, i am finding it all too easy to stand in my pride based on research and experience thus far, regarding parenting and how i do life. i pray that humility will take hold of my spirit and the Lord will work on my heart, for there is nothing to rally for but the person and work of Jesus. His redemptive work has given me the blessings that i am working not to make mini idols in my life.
it is all too easy to judge what other parents, couples, and families do. all stories in parenting and marriage seem to possess some form of comparison and that is what can ruffle the feathers. i'm going to work to be content with the decisions that my husband and I make, if they remain Biblical and edifying. whether or not my peers conceed with those choices does not call for concern or debate.
oh, mini rant.
suffice it to say, i long to deminish vanity, pride and the illusion of righteousness. eating organic, raising your kids to be little impressive soldiers, recycling, "going green," are seemingly important issues to be passionate for. i will love my kids, and my sweet hubby, but aim to boast in the Lord.
