Comments on: Daily grace

By: Northern 'burbs blog

Northern 'burbs blog — Thu, 26 May 2005 21:58:06 +0000

Trippin’ ‘Round the ‘Sphere - 5/26 Edition

Lots of catching up to do (I’m about caught up to where I was the last time I noted I was behind) and so little time in which to do it. Hopefully I’m not too late in pointing some of these out.

By: Miss O'Hara

Miss O'Hara — Mon, 23 May 2005 19:23:24 +0000

Wow, Amy. Another terrific post.

Such good points…I have to say, it makes me sad to see so many mothers denying their children instead of themselves, even for 20 years. Of course, I am not perfect, and for that reason, I’m never having kids, ever. I would be such a horrible mom. lol I always admire mommies like you! *applause*

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 20 May 2005 16:46:36 +0000

And whether or not we have children, this is an excellent reminder of denying ourselves, and the opportunities God gives us to do that in the course of every day…thanks, Amy!

Meredith, those are some awesome hymn lyrics. *sniff* I miss deep hymns.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 20 May 2005 15:31:20 +0000

Amy,

Your quote from Katherine Gillingham Howard is wonderul! I’m in the middle of rereading “The Shaping of A Christian Family” right now and always glean something new from it. As a mom to six, I agree totally! Blessings!!

By: Amy's Humble Musings

Amy's Humble Musings — Fri, 20 May 2005 13:17:51 +0000

Polly,

You bring up a good point about positional sanctification. I was highlighting the progressive nature of sanctification. You’re right– we are sanctified in Christ, and we are also being sanctified daily. God uses circumstances, situations, calling, etc. to complete the work He began in us. Thanks for taking a minute to clarify that!

By: Polly

Polly — Fri, 20 May 2005 11:52:41 +0000

Hi Amy,
While God uses us to serve others through the humble vocation of motherhood, I must disagree that God’s chosen method of sanctification is Motherhood.

God’s chosen method of sanctification is Christon the cross!

By: spunkyhomeschool

spunkyhomeschool — Fri, 20 May 2005 01:45:15 +0000

Very encouraging Amy. It reminded me of one day when my son was young and I was trying to find the “joy” in the messes. He said, “Mom, it’s a good thing you homeschool…who else would you get to hep with all this mess?” Oh, the logic of a child.

Spunky

By: eryn

eryn — Thu, 19 May 2005 23:16:02 +0000

thanks for the reminder and encouragement…I needed it especially today!!!

By: peri

peri — Thu, 19 May 2005 22:21:33 +0000

what a great post, it gave me a lot to think about.

By: Valerie (Kyriosity)

Valerie (Kyriosity) — Thu, 19 May 2005 19:26:34 +0000

“My mother and most women I think (including myself) simply hate the monotony [of housework]. There’s so much I’d rather do! Theologically, when I’m doing an annoying housework task, I try to think of how God cleanses us over and over again in our sanctification. What if he left us filthy and just let us get worse and worse instead of forgiving us over and over? Our homes should be an extension of that biblical reality.” (Toni Cunningham of Earth-Shattering Distinctives)