Empty-Nesting Not For Me

Empty-nesting is the term used for parents who are home alone together once more when all their children are grown and living away from home or have homes of their own. I would like to say that I hope I am never an empty-nester.

Some people really look forward to it, calling it a return to their honeymoon days. Others struggle with depression and need counseling to make the transition. Either way, I have found that the couple does have to learn to cope somehow- they might throw themselves into work or ministry, recreation or entertainment.

I don't know. Maybe God calls some to this place in life so they can minister to others outside their family in a way that wasn't possible with children at home. Me, personally, I would never wish it for myself.

Children! I love them. I want so many that I die before I become an empty-nester. Hope that wasn't too abrupt... or something.

Two examples are Sherri at http://ladyofvirtue.blogspot.com and Linny at http://aplacecalledsimplicity.blogspot.com. They are both close to 50, I believe, and have toddlers running around. :) Oh, to be so blessed!

Who wants an empty house and plenty of time to "do whatever you want" when you could be having, adopting, and raising children for the kingdom of God?? Not this mama.

"Your wife like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house,

Your children like olive plants all around your table.

Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD."

~Psalm 128:3

Brittany

Baby #3 Is Here!!!

Congratulations, Francesca and Family! Baby #3 was born on April 9th in the afternoon. He was born at home in the birthing pool and weighed 6 lbs 1 oz, 19 inches long. He is doing well and nursing well, praise the Lord! Francesca said she will post pictures soon.

"The fruit of the womb is a reward"...

Looking forward to the birth story (and the name!) and celebrating with a glad heart full of thanksgiving to Jesus,

Brittany

Heavenly Mindset

"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory."

~Colossians 3:1-4

Let us not live for the things which are temporal, but for that which is eternal! This message has been highlighted to me in various ways these past weeks. I am thankful for "The Journal of the Unknown Prophet" which can be purchased at amazon.com or god.tv. My reading from the book yesterday revealed that when we on earth begin to live for only that which can be seen, those things of this world, then our hearts have grown cold.

And what is eternal? What shall we set our minds and hearts on? To feel and know His Presence in prayer and in worship. Let us be like Mary and sit at His feet... listening. His Word as written in Scripture. His commandments which David said he loved. And people. Our husbands and children. These are eternal investments! Let us give freely of our time and affection and strength in serving those closest to us for we have freely received. Let us watch well over the affairs of our households, that the devil may not gain a stronghold. And when we have set our minds on things above, remembering the reality of Heaven and remembering the Lord, we will be so glad and rejoice in that day when we appear before His throne.

Other resources for remembering Heaven: "Heaven Is So Real!" by Choo Thomas and "Heaven Narrative I and II" by Freddy Hayler.