It had been a really terrible, awful, hard day. So hard that I sat and cried. And yet, it brought me to the end of myself. And that was a good thing.
When I finished crying, I sat down to do some work and happened upon a story about Andrew Carnegie that completely changed my perspective as a mom and as a child of God.
Andrew Carnegie was the wealthiest man in America in the early 1900s, so wealthy that he employed over 42 millionaires. When asked how he developed these men to become so valuable that he would pay them that much money, Carnegie explained that “men are developed the same way gold is mined. When gold is mined, several tons of dirt must be moved to get an ounce of gold, but one doesn’t go into the mine looking for dirt — one goes in looking for gold.”
I’d been buried in the dirt that day. I was lost in the monotony of motherhood and felt like my days had no meaning. My discouragement and feelings of failure as a mom left me so disappointed in myself. And I was convinced God felt the same way about me.
I started wishing I had a gold-miner in my life who could see beyond my mistakes and find the gold in me. That’s when God whispered to my heart, “Renee, I am that gold-miner. You are the one who is so critical of yourself. You are the one who focuses on your faults. But I see the gold of My image in your heart, and I want to bring it to the surface so your kids can see Me in you.”
As I sat there trying to process what God was whispering to my heart, stories from the Bible started flooding my thoughts helping me believe that God really does see beyond who I am to who I can become.
That day God used His thoughts to give me a new perspective – of Himself and of myself. Then He challenged me to look for ways to transfer that perspective to my children.
It’s easy to get buried in the dirt of discontentment, disobedience and discouragement. You may even be thinking, Where’s the gold in it all? I wondered, too. But after reading Carnegie’s story and hearing God speak to my heart, I wanted to become a gold-mining mom.
As I thought about the gold I wanted to see in my children, character traits of Christ such as patience, kindness and contentment came to mind. I decided to make a list of golden attitudes and actions and look up Bible verses we could learn together. Then I made gold nuggets by balling up foil and spray-painting them gold.
In the following weeks, each time my kids showed a golden attitude or action, I’d reward them. When they saved up enough nuggets, they’d get a special treat. We also found new character traits and Bible verses, wrote down ideas to live them out and started making them part of our family devotions.
It took time for me to embrace a grace-based parenting perspective and let God’s new truths sink in. But I was so excited about having a spiritual focus as a mom. I started getting creative and about finding time in the midst of my busy days to get into His Word and get His word into me. And as I did, He used His thoughts to re-shape mine.
God’s Word became a part of our everyday lives as He taught me to take my eyes off of my children’s habits and focus on their hearts. Not only did it change my kids’ attitudes and actions, it changed me, too. For the first time in months, I was excited about my role as a parent. God had given me a new perspective, and a whole new sense of purpose as a mom!
Lord, thank You for not focusing on the dirt in my life but seeing beyond who I am to who I can become. Help me believe that, receive that and give it away to my kids, my husband and my friends. Help me look at their hearts and encourage the glimpses of You that I see in them. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Portions of this post are in my book, A Confident Heart.
Copyright 2011. Baker Publishing. All rights reserved.
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I responded to this earlier but didn't say much, I was having an 'I quit' moment when my Mom forwarded this devotion to me. I have 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 1. I'm only 25 and have been married for 6 years. I stay at home because we can't afford for me to work, daycare is too expensive. Money is tight, my husband works all the time and I'm at home 24/7 with 3 kids. To say that I'm stressed is an understatement. I want so bad to be a Godly example to my kids and be a 31 wife for my husband…and I could be if I would just let God be a part of that plan…I need to learn to let go and let God. I'm not the type of person to put myself out there on a random blog but just wanted you to know that I'm the woman your devotion is about today and I appreciate your honesty. If I won I would give my Mom the second one, she deserves it and was the one that sent this devotion to me. I believe the GoBible Voyager would be her 'pick' and that is perfect for me as well. Thanks again for sharing your story and giving me hope on a day that was less than stellar.
Thankyou!…just what I needed to hear today–my last two are in their teen years and I've been running out of steam…
I would like the Voyager in the dramatized NKJV version–
And the second set would go to my dear friend Lori H who is mom of 8!
Grace to you–Loraine
Thankyou – Your reflection really encouraged me. I so often see my faults, fears, failing & weaknesses. It does seem like there is much dirt to be sifted through just to find a speck of gold, which can be discouraging. But I love the point you brought out, that the purpose of the exploration is to find the gold. That is the focus & that is God's focus too. I am encouraged to make that my focus too.
I am very blessed to have to wonderful sweet little boys. However I felt like todays devotion was written especially for me. It was just one of those days today. When I read Amy's comment I really felt selfish for feeling like I just couldn't handle anymore today. I can't imagine her friend who is raising 3 children under the age of 4 by herself. I don't know her name but God does and I pray that he will give her the strength, energy, wisdom, guidance, and protection she needs. Thank you for your encouraging words! I would enjoy the Go Bible Voyager. I would give the 2nd gift to my sister who is raising 3 wonderful daughters.
Thanks, Rene'
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Yesterday was my day to say "I quit." Our 20-month old triplet girls were all sick in some way and my 5 year old couldn't figure out why he wasn't entitled to the same attention he normally gets during the day. By the end of the day I was tired, frazzled and in tears. I'm thankful for a good night's rest and a new perspective from God today. It is always helpful to hear that others experience days like this:)
If I would win, I would share the second pack with my sister-in-law who is suddenly open to parenting seminars and to hearing more about God. I would love to have any of the GoBibles in an NIV version.
Thanks for your encouragement!
Barb
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I'm Julie the mom of the two wonderful but very busy boys with the special needs.
Thanks for the devotion Renee!
You reminded me just in time to remember to look at the heart of my kids just how God looks at mine….
Because frustration was going-up high with the spring leave now…..
If i'm the lucky one to win this amazing gift-pack.The GoBible Voyager would be my choice and the 2nd one would go to my friend who i know since secondary school……
Thxs agin
Bernice
Thank you Renee for your devotion. Your words encouraged me, and spoke right to my heart.
I am a mom of two young school aged boys, that each day face challenges, they both have special needs.
Most days are filled with numerous meltdowns, and emotions that aren't easily regulated. They both suffer from a lot of anxieties to many normal everyday situations. There are days that I am done, I feel like I just can't do this anymore, as it is exhausting. I have felt many times like I'm not a good mom, that I'm not doing a good job. But God's gentle voice reminds me time and time again, that He choose me to be their Mom, and His strength is all I need to get through each day. I remind myself everyday that I can't do this on my own, I need Him 24/7.
I would love any of the GoBibles that you would choose to send me, as any of them would help me
stay in His word while I watch my boys burn off energy at the park, or when I'm in tears on the bathroom floor, a portable Bible to Go with me would be so much support anywhere at anytime.
I would give my gift pack to my best friend as she is struggling with her son's drug addiction and needs His word with her at all times to draw her peace from.
Thanks again Renee for all your encouragement,
and reminding us what a true blessing it is being a mother.
God's love and joy to you! Julie
I would love the voyager GoBible. Perfect size to keeping in your purse and would be nice to listen too while jogging. A perfect time to spend with God.
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I would love to have the Voyager or the Original goBible! If I won the paks I would give one away to my friend, Jennifer! She has a little girl and is about to have another! I believe that all the tools that helps us, as mothers, are worth looking into and giving away!!
Heather
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Hi Renee, I soooo needed this message today. I've been overwhelmed the past week and honestly haven't taken or had the time to read any of the devotions I get in my email or my daily one in my devotion book. but for some reason I was prompted to open yours this evening, and now I know why. I am beyond ready to quit being a mom. I have thrown my arms up in the air and said I quit, as I just don't want to do this anymore as I don't know what to do to get through to my children. I am no longer the parent in charge, I feel like it doesn't matter what I say or what consequence I hand out, they are going to do whatever they want anyway. It's been a very long and hard day, and I QUIT!! Will be spending some much needed time with the verses you listed and the prayers you gave. thanks
I would love the original or Voyager Go bible. And I would share the second gift pak with my dear friend Kelly.
From one ready to quit mom to another…Thanks Chris
Thanks, Renee, for sharing the insights that God shared with you. I could really use some "grace-based parenting perspectives" in my life these days. It's frustrating to get up every morning and say, "I'm going to be a better Mom today!" and then go to bed every night saying, "Sorry I blew it again, God." It's encouraging to think that God sees the gold in me and hopes to show His gold to my children through me. Wow, what a concept! Kinda changes the whole parenting perspective, for sure! So thanks again for sharing. I really needed that.
As for the GoBible, I'd be thrilled with any of them. What a great little tool! The Voyager looks the most interesting because of the "Bible text on screen" function, but again, any of them would be really helpful (preferably in NIV). I would give the second one to a girl who has been my friend for almost 40 years. We live in different towns now, but we try to get together every 1-2 months to visit and so our kids can play together. I know she'd be thrilled to receive such a great gift! Thanks again.
This came on one of those evenings when I really needed to hear those words, I believe, from God through you. Thank you for carrying the message for me. I am a newly single mom and the guilt of leaving my son when I have to go to work is overwelming for me. Luckily I only go a few days a week (I substitute teach while going back to school for my Masters and know God will give me the work when I need it) I have been taken care of very well and have all my basic needs met so I feel very blessed. I would really enjoy the traveler GoBible b/c I enjoying listening in my car. My son is usually great in the car and it is a nice and relaxing time for me. Thanks and good luck with everything, you are such a gift!
Thanks for the encouragement. I would love the GoBible Original, although any of the 3 would be a real treat. The second pack of goodies would be donated to a friend who runs a shelter for mothers struggling with addiction. I think it would be a great resource for her and the women she ministers to.
I would love the Go Bible Original. I would give the other to my wonderful sister. She is a wonderful woman of God. BTW, loved the devotion today–really needed these words.
Renee, reading your blog couldn't have come at a better time! I've just experienced one of those "I quit" days. I'm a mom of two boys, ages 3 and 1 and I work a very demanding full-time job. I realize that lately, I have not been turning to GOD for direction, but have been answering requests based on who yells the loudest! Thank you for your testimony – it allowed me to reflect and realize that I need to not only to speak to GOD, but to continually build that relationship and strong foundation that comes from KNOWING Him. I would perfer the GoBible Voyager. If I was chosen as the winner, I would share the other one with my brother who has been putting off joining a church and getting to know GOD until the "time is right" – he just turned 30 this year. [email protected]
I would love to win the gift pack of 2 voyager audio bibles. I would give the second one to my friend Brenda who has always been a true Christian sister, an encouragement to me in difficult times and more, a real helper even when it is hard work. I would love to receive the NIV edition. Thank you. Rebecca Armstrong
I have 5 boys at home and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of myself as a failure. Trying to be a Godly wife and mother is over whelming when I try to do it by myself, your devotion couldn't have come at a better time to me, to remind me that I am never doing anything alone!
I would love the GoBible Voyager and have something to take to boxing, soccer, piano, guitar, football, tutoring classes, and well everything else in between. I would definitely share the extra one with my best friend and spiritual sister who is a single mom to 3 amazing kids. She struggles and could benefit from having the Gobible at her fingertips for those moments.
My email [email protected]!
I prayed this morning that God would help me be a more patient mom…and then I read your devotion. It never ceases to amaze me how God truly hears our prayers. I'd love the voyager go Bible. I would love to give the second one to my dear daughter who has accepted a challenge to read the Bible in the next 6 months. Kerry P.
Thanks so much for sharing these words. I am a young mother of three boys. They are 1, 3, and 4. I can really relate to the feeling of being a failure. I find myself wondering why I don't have it together like other moms and why my children seem to be the only children misbehaving. God has really spoke to me through this devotion. It really is about their hearts, not their habits! If I won I would enjoy the GoBible Voyager (which, by the way, I didn't know such wonderful things existed). I would give the second one to an amazing women I have just recently become friends with. My husband and I are getting ready to build a home with Habitat for Humanity and this women has truly been a blessing by helping us with watching our children so we could get our requirements done. Thanks again! Susan B.
The woman of Revelation 12 is now here… God is very precise: A woman delivers the true word John1:1, Rev 12:5, Rev 12:13 who restores Acts 3:21 all things to the world before Christ’s return. This woman exposes the lies of Satan who has deceived the whole world Rev 12:9. This woman creates a new thing in the earth by fulfilling God's promise to Eve Gen 3:15, Jer 31:22, Isa 14:16. She is meek like unto Moses Num 12:3, she was raised up Acts 3:22 from the Laodicean church that becomes lukewarm because they refuse to hear her Rev 3:14-17. She is also bold like Elijah Matt 17:11, her witness alone turns the hearts of the fathers to the children Mal 4:5-6 to prepare a people for the Lords return before the great and dreadful day of the Lord Matt 17:3, Luke 9:30. Moses and Elijah are together with the word Matt 17:3 they all three are in this one woman. Those who will not hear Acts 3:23 the true word of God now delivered to the world free of charge, as a witness, at the heel of time from the wilderness Rev 12:6 will not be allowed inside the walls of God’s coming kingdom from heaven Rev 21. This true word turns the hearts of the fathers to the children of God by giving the truth that not one child of God will be put in a hell fire no matter what their sins. It never entered the heart or mind of God to ever do such a thing Jer 7:31, Jer 19:5. God created evil Isa 45:7 to teach his children the knowledge of good and evil Rom 8:7, Gen 3:22 so that at their resurrection they become a god Matt 22:29-30, Ps 82:6. Prove all things. Be a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. You cannot rightly judge this unless you read all that has been written by this woman first Pro 18:13 http://minigoodtale.blogspot.com Time is short.
Thanks Renee It is so good to hear that I am not the only mom that wants to quit sometimes. As the mother of two teenagers, there are many times I want to give up. Thanks to you and the other P31 ladies – I know where to turn for encouragemnt. I would like the Voyager GoTo Bible, how fun – I could be cool like my kids. Instead of an Ipod, I would use a GoBible. The other one would go to my sister who has 5 children 10 and under. What fun! Nanci @ [email protected]
I would love to win the GoBible Voyager. I would share the other one with bestest friend Jaime in PA. She is such a sweet lady and I know this would bless her so much. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I fairly new at receiving the daily devotions and I am absolutely loving it. Part of my ministry includes mentoring young women and I have shared/encouraged them to sign up! It's a daily blessing that I look forward to.
I'd like very much to receive the Voyager Go Bible. It could really be of use to my teaching assignments!
Thanks again,
Debbie C
What a great encouragement today. I would chose the Voyager GoBible, and honestly, I would give both gift packs to my two daughters to encourage them as they raise my three precious grandsons. Motherhood can be so overwhelming at times, it is good to know that you are not alone!
I can't believe how much your devotion today hit home. There are so many days that I feel inadequate as a mommy (to 5 and 3 yr old girls). I loved the part about other children having matching clothes…I laugh at my daughters socks everyday, secretly thanking the person that made the mismatched socks so popular. It is these devotions that help me get through the day and remember to view my children as the wonderful blessings they are and that He is with me no matter what feelings I may have.
I was very excited to learn of the giveaway of the GoBible Voyager and your resources. The idea of having a device that would help me be in the word is exciting…and anything that would help me be the mom God wants me to be is welcomed. It's nice to know that I am not the only one feeling like there are days to just "quit" and say Thanks, but send them back! :~)
If I were to receive this gift, I would give the additional one to a very dear friend of mine who has just started in new direction as a Life Coach. Meeting with her last night she told me that her job "makes her heart happy". She is the mother of four boys, a loving wife, a great friend to many, a group leader for Women of Faith..(she has already met half of her goal for 100 women to attend in August. In fact she booked the bus last year with the faith that she would fill it) and just an all around selfless person. This would be a perfect resource for her to use and share with her clients who are seeking new direction in their life.
Thank you for your ministry and the opportunity for tools to help grow my faith.
Blessings,….Kristi W.
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Renee what wonderful resources you are giving as gifts for Mothers Day. I have three wonderful children and have my hands full as they are not mine by birth. I have learned over the past three years and still am learning what a blessing they are but ever so thankful for my husband who is my saving grace. I would love to have the Gobible voyager as kids as so in the gadgets these days and it is hard to get them excited about the study time. I would love to give the other one to a dear friend who like us does not have lots of money and would love to have such a wonderful resource to use with her children as well.
Thank you for your uplifting words of encouragement and I hope God blesses you this Mother's day.
God Bless,
Sherry M.
Thanks so much Renee for the wonderful devotional today. I am 3 children and constantly find that I am overwhelmed and unorganized. I friend recently told me that she did not want to be my friend because she didn't find me to be uplifting or able to reach my full potentional (I am putting this nicely too!) As I moved through emotions of her comments I've come to realize that I've been miserable being home & have little support. All though my husband is very supportive he also works out of town and is only home on the weekends. I also found that I don't really know how to parent and I need to rely more on God. I know that I would love this GoBible Voyager. I would also give it to my dear friend who has been really encouraging. She knows and loves our Lord and I think that she would be thrilled to receive this gift.
What a great message, Renee! Thanks so much for sharing. It really encouraged my "mom" heart. If I won, I would love the GoBible Original, preferably dramatized, but I would take NIV if not. I don't know if my mom would use this type of gadget, but I think my stepmom would. I would love to share it with her because I think she and my dad would both have fun with it!
Thank you Renee. Although I am not a mom I find that this devotion helps me in life with other trials I am facing and it reminds me that I can't do things on my own and to remeber to turn to God to lead me. If chosen, I any of the GoBibles that you are offering would be wonderful (though the Voyager is really cool). I would give mine to my mom & the second one would go to my Grandmother because both of them are having a hard time getting along right now, they are barely speaking and when they do speak to each other it is not civil. I keep reminding them to pray and to talk to God and he will help them rebuild their broken relationship but neither thinks anything will work and thinks they are way past repair. I would love to give them this tool to use to help them turn to God who can re-streghthen their mother-daughter bond.
Thank you for the timely devotion. I spend lots of my days feeling just that way and then beating myself up afterwards. Thanks for making me feel "normal." I love my kids, I just don't always love how they act or how I act for that matter. Don't know what I would do without God's grace. If He can do that for me then I can certainly do it for my children.
I would love the Voyager (NIV) and would give the second to my friend Christy who inspires me to be a better mom through Christ.
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Thanks for the devotional today Ms. Renee. It confirmed what God spoke to me through another mom this past Sunday. God told me that I was a great mom! There have been so many times as a single mother, that I wonder if I'm as good a mom as some others I know. And like you mentioned in your "Encouragement For Today" devotional this morning, I too kept finding faults in my parenting and comparing myself to to others. But after hearing what God told me, whenever I feel the comparisons start to rise, I remind myself what God told me and I instantly feel strengthen and encouraged.
If I won, I would like the GoBible Original and I would give the 2nd one to another sister in Christ and fellow single mother at my church. I believe it would uplift her and keep her encouraged.
Thanks for sharing your story. It truly inspired me and encourged me.
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Awesome! Thank you, Renee! You hit the nail on the head with your devotion today! Having 4 babies in 5 1/2 years, there have been many days that I wanted to "turn in my pink slip", or at least call in sick! :o) I would love to win the GoBible Original! I can really use this! I would give the second one to my dear Aunt who just lost her husband. (my uncle) She has such a strong faith, but could really use some encouragement right now. Thanks! Faith F.
Um, yeah…every day for the past two weeks I've thought about quitting! My 4 year old boy has been so disobedient and just outright naughty lately! I really like the GoBible Voyager (NIV) because of the ability to put music on it as well. It would be the perfect thing to take to the gym when I run…music AND the Bible!
The second one I would probably give to my mom. My grandmother is in a nursing home due to severe Alzheimer's and I know she isn't able to read as much anymore. I think my mom could put some great music on it for my grandma as well. I'm a tad fearful that my grandma wouldn't want to use it, in which case I KNOW my mom would get some good use out of it!
Thank you. Very encouraging. Will continue mining my 9 & 14 yr olds hearts. I'd give the second gift to my sister who's starting out with a 2 1/2 & 8 month old.. GoBible Voyager would be great.
God always knows what we need to hear! Thank you for your devotion. Being a parent is wonderful and very challenging. I'm struggling with finding enough time for my 4 year old daughter since having a baby with significant specal needs. I would love more ideas and any of the GoBibles look great. I would give the other to my sister who is recently divorced with 2 young boys.
Thanks!
Stacey C.
I would love to have the original! I really liked your golden nugget idea. I am thinking of ways to use it in my bible Class and camp. Thanks for sharing with us.
I'd love the Voyager, one for me and one for a friend of mine. We're both single moms facing medical issues and tough times with our special needs boys.
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I have really just discovered the Proverbs 31 website. I have been listening to your devotionals on Klove for quite awhile so I feel like I already know you all :). I would like to have two of the GoBible Voyager with one for myself. As a busy music teacher who sees over 650 3rd and 4th graders each week, this would be a wonderful way to grab a snippit of God's Word here and there throughout the day. I could also share it with my single-mother daughter who lives with me with my 4-year old grand-daughter. The second I would give to my youngest daughter who has a 10 month old daughter and another one on the way (oops 🙂 She is really going to need to be able to hear God's Word on the go because Kinsley will only be 15 months when the new baby is born. Thanks for all you do to help us gals gain confidence to be the Christians we need to be and to share our faith with others. Bev D.
Thank you, Renee for your honest words of encouragement. I pray they can help others who are experiencing the same feelings. Unfortunately, I did not have any encouragement, nor did I seek out encouragement. Anyway, to make a very long story short, I did quit instead of turning to God for His help. However, I do know today, that with God, all things are possible. With the knowledge and desires that I have today, I know that God will lead me back into a relationship with all of my children…when His time is right. I take each day as it comes, and thank God for the opportunity to do His will. I have made so many mistakes, but this time, I will not quit…I truly have God to see me through. I would love to have the Voyager Go Bible, and I would give the second pack to the wonderful couple taking care of my two youngest boys. A true relationship with God is something that I was lacking. I have begun to build an incredible relationship with Him, and that is something I would love to share with my children and the amazing family members that are caring for them.
That devotion is just what I needed today! It's funny as mom's how often we feel alone as we raise our kids, but your devotion today pointed to the truth that we are not alone, we have a heavenly father who is right beside us everyday. And that when were struggling or feeling defeated he's right there to hold us up! Thank you for reminding me how encompassing our God is! If I were to win the gift pack I would choose a Voyager, as a Pastor's wife and mom of three, we are always on the go, and to be able to bring God's word with me to listen to on the go, would be a blessing! I would give the other gift pack to a good friend of mine, who hasn't quite grasped the importance of Gods written word in her life yet. Maybe with something she could listen too, she would begin to understand the impact that this amazing book can have on her everyday life! Thank you! Kristine
Thank you so much for your encouragement. I'm a mother of three boys, two with autism. I had to go see my son's new autism class room today for next year and just cried. I want my son to get better so much and to see a classroom of happy little boys just trying so hard, breaks my heart. But I need to keep loving them for who they are and have faith they will get better.
I would chose the GoBible Voyager and give the second one to another mother with a child with autism to help them with their journey.
Thanks so much for the great devotion. I love the GoBible Voyager, but would be thrilled with any of them. I would give the other to my best friend who lives in another state. She is my greatest blessing and encourager as a friend and I would love for her to have one. She is a mother of three. Diana B
WOW, I needed to open my email and read this one! After a LONG night of crying and a day off of work with a migraine and golfball eyes (not pretty)! This was what I needed to hear! I am a single mom of a little boy who's dad died 2 years ago due to alcohol. I am having many many issues at school/home which makes me CONSTANTLY think am I a good mom, Or I want to quit, Or he would be better off without me as a mom. I know satan creeps in and knows right where to hit me. I feel like I messed up my son and I don't know where to turn or how to fix it. Your email shows me when I realize its NOT me but God who when I let Him in and help His strength/wisdom etc can! So I looked at the Go bibles and I would be grateful for any of them! I do like the Voyager which is white makes me think of how our sins/past are white as snow through Christ. WOuld be that reminder! If I were to win I would give the other one to another single mom I know in hopes that when she feels these same ways she too would Know God is with her! My email is: [email protected]
My name is Angela Buehler
(This is my second posting cause I don't think the first went through but if it did I am sorry for the duplicate!) Thanks again for uplifting my day!
I needed this encouragement today!! There is so much joy in the refiners fire! Focusing on the place I am with my Heavenly Father helps me to be a better mommy! I would choose the GoBible Voyager
because it would be a great running companion! Music and the word working together before our homeschool day starts… beautiful! I would give the other one to my friend Rachael… She is a mom to a 4 year old and twin 2 year olds! We look to each other often for encouragement in the Word and in keeping sane 🙂 Thanks again! Kristy
Oh my goodness! Did I ever need to hear this one today! As I was coming home from picking my 1st grader up, my 2 1/2 yr old is beyond tired and just starts screaming and fussing about everything. Of course, my 7 yr old doesn't ever help matters. She will just pester her and egg her on. GEESH! By the time I got home, I just wanted to collapse. Got little one down for nap, groceries put up, and sat down with a latte and read this. THANK YOU! I SO need GOD's perspective, and YES, I have said I wanted to quit many times! Glad I'm not the only one! HA! I think I would like the original Bible thingy. Thank you for your ministry! Julie
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Oh my goodness! Did I ever need to hear this one today! As I was coming home from picking my 1st grader up, my 2 1/2 yr old is beyond tired and just starts screaming and fussing about everything. Of course, my 7 yr old doesn't ever help matters. She will just pester her and egg her on. GEESH! By the time I got home, I just wanted to collapse. Got little one down for nap, groceries put up, and sat down with a latte and read this. THANK YOU! I SO need GOD's perspective, and YES, I have said I wanted to quit many times! Glad I'm not the only one! HA! I think I would like the original Bible thingy. Thank you for your ministry! Julie
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Thank you for your devo on prov31 and your blog. How encouraging! I needed that! I will be passing this on! As far as which one I'd like, it wouldn't matter, I never heard of this product! I do not have an iphone etc so having this would be so helpful to me! I would give the other to one of my very first Christian friends…Stephanie! She has been such a blessing to me…I can actually let her in my "messy house" w/o worry of judgement! She is an answer to prayer! Thank you for your giving! You are such a blessing! I pray I allow God to use me like He has used you to bless other lives! Thanks!
WOW, I opened my email today and after a long night of crying thats exactly what I needed to hear! I am a single mom to a little boy who's dad dies due to alcohol. I am having many many struggles with him in school and home and I CONSTANTLY question if I am a good mom. Feeling like I messed up my child. With feelings like my son would be better off without me! If I won I would give the second one to another single mom I know in hopes it would help her through her tough journey as well! I looked at the go bibles and I would be happy with any, the Voyager is nice because being white it would be a reminder that with Christ our sins/past are white as snow. Thank you again for your encouraging emails! can be contacted through email
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Thank you for your blog post! It was very encouraging~ The prov31 devo was what I needed today! I will be passing this on! If I won, I would give one to my friend Stephanie…she has been a blessing to me! For the first time ever I have Christian women friendships and she is one of my first! I can actually let her into my "Messy home" LOL! I thank God for her! As far as which one? I am not picky on this…never seen this product before! I'd be thankful for either one!