Turning to God's word

I haven't written in a while, because the kids are back in school and I have taken on some extra projects (deep-cleaning my house).  The Like Mother, Like Daughter blog I have posted to the right is my favorite resource for home-management techniques and philosophy!  Just check out the links they have along the right side of their page.  Auntie Leila truly understands that we want an orderly and beautiful home because of the peace and joy it can help bring our family.  She also understands what it's like to have a bunch of kids, a nursing baby, and a life you want to live in the house!  Check it out if you, like me, need some encouragement and a good solid nudge every now and then!

I have so many ideas for posts swirling around in my head, but I think the heart of it all can be summed up in one of today's readings.  May it bring peace to your heart as it has for mine!

"Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.  And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.  And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one Body.  And be thankful.  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.  And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

(Colossians 3:12-17)

 

Just as I was writing this post, my husband called me outside
to see a Monarch butterfly that just emerged
from its cocoon.  So beautiful!  And hopeful, too!