About a year ago our Sunday School class went through the Financial Peace University series by Dave Ramsey for a second time. We all really enjoyed the series and quite frankly, who couldn't use financial advice from a professional? We'll take all we can get. One of the things that has stayed stuck in my mind since that series is a question that he asked toward the end of the videos. If money didn't matter and you could do anything you wanted for a living, what would you do? I have pondered my answer to this question so many times that I have lost count. You see, I am one of those people that has more ideas than money. I can come up with what I think are the most amazing ideas and plan out all the ways in which to execute them only to be stopped by the factor of money. I have prayed many times asking God's will in my life and I feel so lost. Then I started thinking about that question again. What would I do if money didn't matter?
I have discovered that the things I enjoy the most are: getting up with the kids in the morning and actually sitting down for breakfast before school. Having dinner at the table with my family every night. I enjoy my quiet time during the day while they are gone. I like to read fiction books. I enjoy cooking, decorating cakes and cookies (although I'm no pro at it) and preparing meals for my family. I love making crafts and fun things for teacher gifts. I want to be more involved in my kids school activities. I like to enjoy the fresh air in the morning with a bike ride, a walk, or a run. I love spring time. I love to read a Bible story with my kids at bedtime. So, where does that lead me in answer of the question? I guess I just enjoy being a mom. Too bad moms don't make paychecks huh? I feel good when the house is clean and laundry is all caught up for the family. I like the fact that I don't feel the stress of "work" when I am just being a mom. I am my own boss and if things don't get done, I only have myself to blame. I may not know God's plan for my life but, I do know that I feel good when I am just being a mom. In the book of Proverbs, God tells us to "train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." So, if I spend my time teaching my children about God's word then they will hold on to that from now on. When they hear me praying for them, or see me turning to the Bible for daily devotion or comfort in times of trouble and inspiration in times of renewal, they will do the same. Raising kids can be a struggle and I may not always do it "right" but, I try to do it according to God's will so that they will have a good foundation to build on.
Blessings to all,
Latasha
"She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.' Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates." Proverbs 31:27-31
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