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Celebrate small victories….

As a Christian I think that victory is leading someone to Christ or speaking at a women’s convention or something big like that. Those are victories don't get me wrong but I often forget or don't consider the small victories.

This week would feel like defeat if I was to think only of how many people I brought to Christ or how many women's conventions I spoke at.

It takes effort to be the women we are called to be. It is anything but weak to be the submissive wife, to be the patient mom, to be a supportive available friend and get everything done in a day that we need to get done!!

So to help us get there lets look at these points.

1. The Bible says let your yes be yes and no be no. Say yes when you need to and no when you need to. Let any guilt associated with a no roll off your back and don't feel like you always need to explain why. (Be discerning sometimes it is good to explain why)

2. As I have said before make a list and then ask God what He wants you to do and change what you need to change.

3. Get plenty of rest so that you are thinking clearly to win battles. I will be more likely to loose my cool when I'm tired or not focusing where I need to focus. Check your HALT Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired Do what you can to make sure those are limited.

4. Make a plan. What part of the day do you struggle with? Make a plan to tackle it and celebrate and feel good about yourself when you win that victory. Share it if possible.

5. Expect conflict. This is a tough one for me. Why would I want to expect something that I see as a negative? Well is it negative? Maybe I should change my perspective. Perhaps I should look at it as a challenge. I'm ok with a challenge. (ok more so than a conflict)

6. Reward yourself. What does that look like for you? Schedule a coffee with a friend, buy something (in our budget something inexpensive), book an evening to make cards (or whatever it is that you enjoy doing), take some "me" time and pamper yourself (in my case with spa treatments) Do whatever will lift your spirits. Be sure to plan the time to work for your family and be sure to do it (speaking to myself as well here)

Blessings ladies, as we tackle our days and celebrate our victories individually and together.

Alanne

I want to encouarge you if this is where you are at to check out today's post on www.girltalk.blogs.com

The other article that I think is appropriate for many ladies who are into what fashions are in right now is the post from May 7/07.

Blessings and don't forget to get your cards out to your mom's ladies!

Alanne.

A huge thank you for all who have been praying for us and supporting us over the last couple of weeks. Last night it really felt like something was broken off in the spiritual realm. I felt lighter, freer (is that spelt right?), I saw the beauty of the sunset. Funny how that is stolen.

Interestingly, today I am reminded that I am doing what I am suppose to be doing. I can be busy with BeautiControl or whatever "work" I choose to do but I find when I "work" the less I want to do what I'm called to do. Be a Home Manager. When I am at home and doing what I am to do I have a joy, a peace that I am doing what I am suppose to do. It's the most amazing place to be. So why is it that part of me longs to be doing something else? Well I believe that would be what the apostle Paul also wrestled with. Well hey if he wrestled with it I guess I'm ok. I just need to stay in the word and remind myself that this is what I am to do and continuously surround myself with people who encouarage me and love me enough to correct me when I get out of line.

I don't like housework. I don't like playing things with my kids that I don't like doing myself. I'm not great at cooking. It's a job that is the most sacrificial and lowest paying category. So why will God bless us and take care of us financially when I choose not to work for money and work my behind off at home making no money. Again that's where it doesn't make sense to the human mind. I know it doesn't make sense to me. That's where I have to continue to learn trust and to grow faith. We don't need a lot of faith cause if we had a lot of faith lots of mountains would move from BC to here! Matthew 17:20He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

Thanks for listening, learning and supporting our family through this time.

Blessings,

Alanne.