Somewhere between the girlfriend I was....... 
And the wife I want to be......
Somewhere between the cheer coach thats a hero to some.....
and the exact opposite to others on the same team.....
And the wife I want to be......Somewhere between the cheer coach thats a hero to some.....and the exact opposite to others on the same team.....I think as women in general we struggle to find balance. Like so many others I've spread myself too thin and feel like I'm "half-way" doing so many jobs that my heart is "all the way" in. But like so many other times in my life when I couldn't seem to find the balance I'm turning to one of my favorite scriptures Jerimiah 29:11... "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future."
And although I will ALWAYS be the girl thats somewhere in between what makes sense...like the way I cling to scripture and listen to "Seether" to get me through ....that I can handle because it only affects me. But when my actions affect so many other lives (especially those of children, mine & others) thats when the "teetering" bothers me.
Beautiful post! It sounds like blogging is therapeutic for you too. Keep it up, God is moving in the hearts of those who write and those who read. I love you, Angie
ReplyDeleteMelissa,
ReplyDeleteStay strong in who God made you to be. By doing that, you will face opposition, resentment and even hatred. The attacks of the enemy are sometimes subtle and sometimes obvious. Either way, he loses and YOU WIN! Don't change for anybody or anything, only adhere to God's plan for your life. Some scriptures to encourage you.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
Hebrews 4:12-16
12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Ephesians 6:10-20
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Love & Prayers,
Brent, Stacy & Shayna Fortney