Focus and Rest

I have been aware and drawn into the reality lately of keeping my focus on Jesus and resting in Him. Truly keeping my eyes and heart connected to Him is going to sustain me and keep me going and focused on what matters most.

Oftentimes, I forget that one of my main goals with having time at home with my kids, is to teach them about Jesus. How life-changing it is to have a relationship with Him, and to teach them about the Word of God.

The Lord has been speaking to me lately about 'firstfruits'. I have always thought about this in the context of finances, giving God the firstfruits of our gross income.
Lately, I have been convicted about giving Him the firstfruits of my time, spending time with Him first, before I check email or facebook, or think about what I am making for breakfast. I find that if I don't put the time first, it most likely will not happen.

My desire is to set that example and routine for my kids as well. Before we begin our school day, my desire is to set aside time for growing our relationship with Jesus. There is a battle over this time and so often, our mornings just kind of start and I forget to put this time first.

I was reading in James 1:18 - He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

We are firstfruits of God, when I saw this this week, I was in awe. How much more it draws me to give him my firstfruits. My money, my love, my time, my family.

Getting Refocused

The first weekend in October, I got to go away for our ladies advance. It was wonderful! It felt so good to get connected and refocused on the Lord. He really spoke peace over me.
I was feeling overwhelmed with the demands of life and feeling frustrated that I wasn't handling things like I thought I should.

Jesus was able to speak truth to me and gently lead me in giving him control and resting in Him. It is such a better plan:)
When I handed him my frustration and feeling overwhelmed, He gave me a box with a clock and a blanket and told me to spend time with my kids and rest in Him, and we could work on the rest together.

He is so worth my trust, my focus and it so sweet to rest in Him.