The Power of a Positive Wife

I have just started reading a new book called "The Power of a Positive Wife" by Karol Ladd. I am discovering that this book actually goes along with my New Years Resolutions. Last night, I started reading it and my husband came in and looked at what I was reading. I immediately wanted to hide it because I was thinking - PRESSURE! If he sees me reading this, he will expect me to be positive. :) I didn't get very far because I was too tired to read, so I don't need to feel pressure yet.

I can tell this book is going to be so good just from the beginning. The first verse in the chapter is: "A worthy wife is her husband's joy and crown." Proverbs 12:4. I really love this because I want to be this to my husband. I am not saying to be like the old days where I don't have a voice- because anyone who knows me knows- I need to have a voice. :)
I just mean that it goes along with my serving focus. I want to go deeper in my role as a wife. God has blessed my with a wonderful husband and best friend and I want to be a positive and loving person to him- not just my words, but in my actions.

The real focus though is not really putting all your hope in your husband, but into God. Letting Him fill my heart with joy and contentment and then in turn- God's power allows me to be the wife He created me to be. I want a godly spirit in me.

I loved this other verse in the book: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies." Proverbs 31:10

I am so honored and humbled because I know God is working in me. I have always known that He had been working in me after the fact, but not during the moment and not on my own free will. What a gift to allow Him to come into my life and fill me with His spirit. My precious Heavenly Father, I am truly humbled by your presence in my life.

Caroline's 1st Ballet/ Tap Recital

Caroline had her 1st mini recital on Sat., Dec. 20. I say mini because it was 2 songs and lasted about 15 minutes. All the craziness trying to get ready there, and if you blinked, it was over. She was so cute- the youngest and the smallest. This was great practice for the bigger one in May and she enjoyed performing for an audience. I am so proud of her!! She was so thrilled to get flowers after the show! She is a ham. :)

New Year's Goals

I have been thinking of my New Years resolutions. I always do the ususal - lose weight, etc.- which of course will be a goal, but there is more. This year my focus though is service. I want to follow my Lord, allow Him to work in me, and serve others. This starts at home. I get so burned out on cleaning and making dinner and breaking up the fights, but these tasks are my way to show love to my husband and children and God. God has given me such special and amazing gifts. I must remember to appreciate them and serve even when I don't feel appreciated. My children were put into my care! What trust God has in me- I don't want to let Him down. I want a heart like Mary's- she gave herself to Him and trusted Him. My heart is open to Him. Come lead and I will follow.

Christmas Eve Blessings

Our priest gave a blessing that was so beautiful on Christmas Eve. It really touched my heart.

"Lord, brighten my heart with your Holiness."

I love that!