Comments on: Finding Life’s Balance http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/ Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:14:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Marilyn http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26149 Marilyn Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:30:43 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26149 Hi Alyssa C! You sure do have a full plate! As you have indicated that you are "extremely overwhelmed" with your current schedule, and your husband is working on his doctorate at this time, is it possible for you to postpone completing your psychology degree until his studies have been completed? I'm presuming that at least one of you are employed full time, which adds another stressor to the mix. Temporarily delaying the pursuit of your degree might lift some of the pressure you're feeling, which would benefit your entire family! Parenting a teenager in this post-modern world is indeed a challenge, for which we need to be pro-active in teaching/guiding them according to biblical principles, and this is truly our privilege and our God-ordained responsibility. And so, if this might help lessen the stresses you are facing in your home, it might be worthy of your consideration. God bless! Hi Alyssa C! You sure do have a full plate! As you have indicated that you are “extremely overwhelmed” with your current schedule, and your husband is working on his doctorate at this time, is it possible for you to postpone completing your psychology degree until his studies have been completed? I’m presuming that at least one of you are employed full time, which adds another stressor to the mix. Temporarily delaying the pursuit of your degree might lift some of the pressure you’re feeling, which would benefit your entire family! Parenting a teenager in this post-modern world is indeed a challenge, for which we need to be pro-active in teaching/guiding them according to biblical principles, and this is truly our privilege and our God-ordained responsibility. And so, if this might help lessen the stresses you are facing in your home, it might be worthy of your consideration. God bless!

]]> By: Alyssa C http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26141 Alyssa C Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:54:56 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26141 This is my biggest challenge right now. I feel that balancing means you need to be organized with your time and everything else and I'm just not. I am trying to finish my psychology degree while trying to raise a 13 year old in this chaotic world with christian values and my husband is also going for his Doctorate so I am extremely over whelmed so when I think about trying to balance all of that"it makes my head spin." The only thing that keeps me grounded though is God's grace and patience. This is my biggest challenge right now. I feel that balancing means you need to be organized with your time and everything else and I’m just not. I am trying to finish my psychology degree while trying to raise a 13 year old in this chaotic world with christian values and my husband is also going for his Doctorate so I am extremely over whelmed so when I think about trying to balance all of that”it makes my head spin.” The only thing that keeps me grounded though is God’s grace and patience.

]]> By: Sharon http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26128 Sharon Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:31:28 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26128 This is such a timely devotional. I recently got off the treadmill, but it is still taking me awhile to get my balance. Thank you for this word in season. This is such a timely devotional. I recently got off the treadmill, but it is still taking me awhile to get my balance. Thank you for this word in season.

]]> By: Marilyn http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26050 Marilyn Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:21:44 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26050 Dear Linda J, please do not follow my example, as I, too, am one in the process of learning how to serve my husband and children as God would have me! I was a rebellious wife for many years before I came to Jesus, not considering myself accountable to God for my disregarding my husband's headship in our home. This left our marriage in ruin, but, by the grace of God, my husband and I did not divorce. God saved me after 16 tumultuous years of marriage, and convicted me of my rebellion not only against my husband , but against God. Humbling me, He has called me to trust Him for the redemption of our marriage, as He teaches me how to love my husband His way! I do believe that the Holy Spirit reveals to each of us, as we are willing to learn, where we can make choices that build up our marriages and families, perhaps making sacrifices for the overall benefit of our families. Dear Linda J, please do not follow my example, as I, too, am one in the process of learning how to serve my husband and children as God would have me! I was a rebellious wife for many years before I came to Jesus, not considering myself accountable to God for my disregarding my husband’s headship in our home. This left our marriage in ruin, but, by the grace of God, my husband and I did not divorce. God saved me after 16 tumultuous years of marriage, and convicted me of my rebellion not only against my husband , but against God. Humbling me, He has called me to trust Him for the redemption of our marriage, as He teaches me how to love my husband His way! I do believe that the Holy Spirit reveals to each of us, as we are willing to learn, where we can make choices that build up our marriages and families, perhaps making sacrifices for the overall benefit of our families.

]]> By: sherry http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26047 sherry Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:24:34 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26047 i wish i could find time for just me. i wish i could find time for just me.

]]> By: Linda J http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26037 Linda J Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:13:47 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26037 Dear Marilyn, Thank you so much for your sharing with me and other ladies. Your message is so encouraging which touches my heart. I know how to be a better wife and a better mother now. I will follow your example. (((hugs))) Linda J Dear Marilyn,

Thank you so much for your sharing with me and other ladies. Your message is so encouraging which touches my heart. I know how to be a better wife and a better mother now. I will follow your example.
(((hugs))) Linda J

]]> By: Marilyn http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26033 Marilyn Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:20:27 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26033 Thank you, Linda J, for your encouraging words! I realize that there are many women who, despite their genuine efforts to be godly Christian wives and mothers, being widowed or divorced, are left with responsibilities that would be filled by their absent husbands. Many are single mothers, having to balance employment with household /family responsibilities, and the energy leftover for the home is depleated. I am very sympathetic to their plight, as this is not how God designed marriage or the family! There are many who have successfully balanced their home /family responsibilities with outside pursuits. But, for some, homes are sacrificed for personal goals, and I would like to suggest, at the risk of offending some, that if our homes are anything but a haven of rest and refreshment for our families, a place where our husbands want to return to, where our children feel treasured, and are nurtured, as well as nourished, we are not fulfilling our God-ordained roles, and our lives will often reflect this reality in a discontented home. My prayer for us as Christian wives (and mothers) is that we place the priority of our marriages and families above all others, trusting God for His sovereign care and provision. As He sees our commitment to this calling, He will 'increase our territory' according to His plan. Thank you, Linda J, for your encouraging words! I realize that there are many women who, despite their genuine efforts to be godly Christian wives and mothers, being widowed or divorced, are left with responsibilities that would be filled by their absent husbands. Many are single mothers, having to balance employment with household /family responsibilities, and the energy leftover for the home is depleated. I am very sympathetic to their plight, as this is not how God designed marriage or the family! There are many who have successfully balanced their home /family responsibilities with outside pursuits. But, for some, homes are sacrificed for personal goals, and I would like to suggest, at the risk of offending some, that if our homes are anything but a haven of rest and refreshment for our families, a place where our husbands want to return to, where our children feel treasured, and are nurtured, as well as nourished, we are not fulfilling our God-ordained roles, and our lives will often reflect this reality in a discontented home. My prayer for us as Christian wives (and mothers) is that we place the priority of our marriages and families above all others, trusting God for His sovereign care and provision. As He sees our commitment to this calling, He will ‘increase our territory’ according to His plan.

]]> By: Anita http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26029 Anita Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:01:55 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26029 celia nicel reminder that we have to place our past, present and our future in God's hand to go on in our everyday affair. Simply put yeah confidence and trust. Me too had felt like a single Mom although my husband was there. He had been spent almost 12yrs. in the service and did a lot of volunteering so I had to be a mom and a dad to our kids. We were young he also spent a lot of time in playing with ham radio. But that was the past. Now we have to consentrate on the future and that is the salvation of our grandchildren here in here nearby. pray for them please. celia nicel reminder that we have to place our past, present and our
future in God’s hand to go on in our everyday affair. Simply put
yeah confidence and trust. Me too had felt like a single Mom
although my husband was there. He had been spent almost
12yrs. in the service and did a lot of volunteering so I had to be a mom and a dad to our kids. We were young he also spent a lot of time in playing with
ham radio. But that was the past. Now we have to consentrate on the
future and that is the salvation of our grandchildren here in here nearby.
pray for them please.

]]> By: celia http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26023 celia Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:34:33 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26023 indeed, a woman's life is full of challenges. she has to balance her many roles. i have been both mother and father to my children while working to support my children and send them to school. God blessed me along the way. my children are now both professionals. yet, while my children are living independently abroad, my role as an entrepreneur, manager of my own business exacts a heavy demand on my time. with prayers, i am trying to find a balance between my personal/household roles and responsibilities and those in my office. yes, i worry a lot if business income would be able to meet my operating requirements. i worry about if i can maintain my office unit which i am renting. i worry that i am not able to implement so many plans. but i realize that i have to surrender all these to God while i do everything i can in my human capacity. likewise, i have surrendered my company to him, just like i have surrendered my past, present and future. i praise God that he has seen me through a lot of trials and struggles and i am confident he will see me through all my difficulties now. indeed, a woman’s life is full of challenges. she has to balance her many roles. i have been both mother and father to my children while working to support my children and send them to school. God blessed me along the way. my children are now both professionals. yet, while my children are living independently abroad, my role as an entrepreneur, manager of my own business exacts a heavy demand on my time. with prayers, i am trying to find a balance between my personal/household roles and responsibilities and those in my office.
yes, i worry a lot if business income would be able to meet my operating requirements. i worry about if i can maintain my office unit which i am renting. i worry that i am not able to implement so many plans. but i realize that i have to surrender all these to God while i do everything i can in my human capacity. likewise, i have surrendered my company to him, just like i have surrendered my past, present and future. i praise God that he has seen me through a lot of trials and struggles and i am confident he will see me through all my difficulties now.

]]> By: Linda J http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/08/10/finding-lifes-balance/comment-page-1/#comment-26022 Linda J Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:30:10 +0000 http://thelife.com/?p=6414#comment-26022 Thank you Joyce for the beautiful and meaningful devotional. I quite agree with what Marilyn said:Serving the Lord through our serving our husbands and children is honoring to Him. This is really a good reminder. Many times we are busy in the church. But neglect our husband and children. Thank you Marilyn! Thank you Joyce for the beautiful and meaningful devotional.

I quite agree with what Marilyn said:Serving the Lord through our serving our husbands and children is honoring to Him. This is really a good reminder. Many times we are busy in the church. But neglect our husband and children. Thank you Marilyn!

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