Long Term Perspective.

Since the arrival of my sweet little Greyson these four little words

have suddenly caused me to want to run and hide...

"What Do You DO???"

Dun- Dun- Dun

I have recently found myself in sheer panic when this

cute little question is directed my way.

I have found myself responding with...

Well.... I..Ummm...like just had a baby..so I'm kind of staying home..

BUT just so you know..

I am really close to graduating with my education degree, had to put that on hold with our little move to Florida. I also have my esthetician license..considering putting that to use eventually... well someday. Ohhh and you should also know that while my man was finishing  grad school

I worked so extremely hard... I had like four jobs..

But now...

(awkward pause)

I'm a mom.

Have you ever allowed this world to dictate and influence

the very thing that you held dearest to your heart???

The very thing you felt called and designed to do?

I sure have.

Until...

I woke the heck up and got this little heart of mine

back on track!

Opened my Bible and sought out the Truth to counteract

these lies that the enemy of my soul has attempted to throw my way..

Which led to a serious heart check.

 I had to ask myself-

Do I allow this culture to define whether or not I am valuable?

Do I look to this culture for approval?

Do I even value what this culture deems valuable?

(AHA! Moment)

That's just it..

I. Do. Not!

I am attempting to live for an Audience of One!

My value is not found anywhere else!!!

I am working towards my long term perspective.

(thank you Mrs. Debbie for the encouragement)

I am working to seek the face of Jesus on a daily basis. I am working to serve and honor Jesus in all that I do. I am working to make my home a place where the name of Jesus is lifted high. I am working to have a marriage that is out of this world- to honor, respect, and love my husband regardless of what each season may entail. I am working with my husband to co-labor with God to raise our son and our future children to live their lives surrendered to Him.

I am working to manage my home to the very best of my abilities...

and it isn't always easy!!!
I mess up daily.

But I believe that one day all of this work is going to pay off!

I'm talking eternal pay off!

In the meantime...

 I'm chasing after this long term perspective of mine

with full force.

So Ma'am/Sir...

Here is a little glimpse.

this. is. what. i. do.