The Unforced Rhythms of Grace

This technology thing, it eludes me. It took me forever to get on Facebook. (And now, I'm a junkie!) I love the idea of a blog. I like reading other people's blogs, but to start my own, well, that just seems silly. I've heard tales of women starting a blog and then making millions of dollars. Well, that would be absolutely fabulous, but I'm guessing that's not going to happen! Either way, this blog will be a catalog of life in our home. A way to share our experiences with the people we love, and the people we've never met.

I still haven't decided all of the details. Will I use my girls names? Will I write something everyday? Will this be a place that becomes my new Facebook? Who knows. I thought this would be a great outlet. A way to share my life with others.

So, let's get started. My husband and I have been together for 10 years, and we just celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. We met while we worked together at Blockbuster, when I was 17. Now, years later, we have 3 amazing children. The oldest is 5, the middle is 3 and our youngest is 1. We have decided to tackle the challenge of homeschooling! It's a little scary, and a little exciting all at the same time.

I am a Christian. I believe that Jesus is the son of God. I believe he came to this earth, lived and then died on the cross for my sins. I believe that Jesus rose from the dead 3 days later! I am not perfect. Everyday is a struggle with one sin or another. Be it gossip, anger, my mouth (it tends to have a mind of its own), or something. I am just here, on this earth, to learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

When my oldest was a teeny tiny baby I couldn't handle it. I was so exhausted and everyday was a battle. I had no idea what I was doing, or how to be a mom. This little person needed me, and I was at a loss. I stumbled across Matthew 11:28-30 and it gave me hope. In the NIV it says this, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you fill find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." I plastered that verse all over my house. When she was screaming, I could look over and see it. When I was washing a bottle for, what seemed like the thousandth time, there it was. When I had to stumble across the hall in the middle of the night, it was by my lamp. It gave me hope.

I love how The Message words the same verse. "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me -- watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." As a Christian, a wife, a mom, a woman I desire to learn the unforced rhythms of grace. To draw closer to my Lord, and lead my children as I go.