The Bomb: 08/05 H moves out: 06/2006 H moves back: 01/07 & Out again: 01/07 H moves back: 03/08 & Out again: 04/08 H moves back: 05/09 & Out again: 07/09 Divorced 08-12 Kids: 22, 20, 19
The boys' birthday is coming up real soon. I sent them some nice shirts. I did it differently this time. I didn't consult my H about what to get the boys. So he may think that I am not getting them anything.
I am still figuring out the holidays - what to do...
PH, regarding your H, is there a diplomatic way that instead of asking your H to spend time with you on the holidays (which is the real intention) to ask if there is a way that you can spend some time with the boys and say "of course, you too"?
Me:56, W:51 D:26,S:24,S:22 Married:18 Bomb 9/27/06 Separated 11/27/06 Divorced 10/6/08 Leaving it up to God
He will probably bring the boys over sometime during the holidays. I was wondering if I should do something more in terms of cooking dinner for them. Even if it's not on Christmas Day, I think the boys would like to have a home-cooked dinner (ham, turkey, etc.) BUT I don't know if my H would have a problem with that. In the past he would say "I don't want you to go into the trouble, etc." It could be that he feels bad "making" me do the work, OR he may think it's uncomfortable having a "family-like celebration when we're not actually a family anymore".
Thought we could all benefit from today's "Today's Word."
ONE MORE TIME
Today's Scripture
"When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, 'Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish' " (Luke 5:4).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Osteen
Several times in Peter's life, Jesus asked him to go the extra mile, to toss his fishing net over the other side of the boat -- one more time. And these fishing nets weren't small. They weren't easy to move from side to side. They were very heavy. Peter was reluctant, but he did it anyway because Jesus asked him to, and the results were amazing.
It's easy to get tired and discouraged when you've tried and tried and aren't seeing the results you had hoped.
But, when you hear the voice of the Master deep down inside saying, "TRY IT AGAIN," KNOW THAT THINGS ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE.
It may be hard. It may not make sense. You may be tired, but that "ONE MORE TIME" can be the breakthrough you've been waiting for!
When everything and everyone else says it's time to give up, that's when it's time to go with God.
When you obey Him, He'll take the impossible and turn it into a miracle. You can trust that God is ordering your steps. He's taking you down a path of victory and increase. Just like Peter, you'll be amazed at what will happen when you follow His commands, just one more time!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, I choose today to follow Your commands, even when things seem difficult. I know that Your words bring strength, life, and blessing, and I will serve and honor You all the days of my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Thank you for sharing the devotional message. I did really need to read that. Needed the reminder to do it "one more time". Am trying to just trust and obey Him.
