🤍 A One Minute Devotional for Mamas & Remote Jobs

Plus: Intro to Pre-Menopause (For Ladies in Their 30s & 40s)

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August 05, 2024

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🌈A Promise from God: Provision

  Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!

Luke 12:27-28 (NIV)

❤️ The Heart of our Children: A Treasure Chest

A One Minute Devotion From Mom Heart Moments: Daily Devotions for Lifegiving Motherhood

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“Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding: for if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.” Proverbs 2:2-5 

BONE-CHILLING FOG WAFTED through the mysterious, ancient cobblestone streets as I made my way to school each morning in Krakow, Poland. Mists wrapped around the gray stone walls of the aged city, whispering of the hidden secrets of kings and queens who resided there through hundreds of years.

Living there under Communism meant meat was scarce and fresh fruit and vegetables were rare. Always, though, we could find beautifully carved wooden boxes of every size, shape, and style. I was particularly drawn to the treasure chests that had keys to lock away precious letters, secrets, journals, or jewels.

Years later, when my home became a reality and little feet pattered around, my treasure chests became favorite relics. Often, I would hide a verse scribbled on a piece of colored paper, some gold-covered chocolate coins, a tiny ring, bracelet, knight in shining armor, or small puzzle inside these boxes for my children to discover.

During a quiet time one morning, my eyes lighted upon one of my little chests, and the Holy Spirit impressed me to see the heart of each of my children as a treasure chest. Filling the treasure chests of their hearts with truth, beauty, love, great thoughts, books, ideas, adventures, memories, traditions, wisdom, music, art, lessons, and all the good things I could imagine became a purposeful goal.

I wanted to fill them with such an abundance of relics of eternal value that they could draw beauty, strength, guidance, assurance, courage, and love from those deposits for the rest of their lives. 

Have you ever considered yourself to be the filler of your own children's treasure chests? What goodness can you add to your own heart today that it might spill over?

Clarkson, S. (n.d.). Mom Heart Moments. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Page 59. (Paperback edition is currently 25% off on Amazon).

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🍑 Versatile Summer Treat

Frozen Peach Lemonade

To make 4-5 servings, add 2 cups frozen peaches, 1/4 cup honey, 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 7 lemons squeezed), and 1/2 cup water (add ice if needed for texture) to a blender and blend until smooth.

Substitutions:

Don’t have frozen peaches? Try this with frozen strawberries, blueberries, or mango. Play around with the lemon to fruit ratios.

Don’t eat honey? Try maple or agave syrup, or stevia…or good old sugar!

Full recipe here.

Useful & Inspiring Stuff From the Internet

If you’re a woman in your 30s and 40s (specially if you’re dealing with hormonal issues), get 👏 this 👏 book 👏 → What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life From Thirty to Fifty. Our bodies go through so many changes in our 30s, and it’s always better to be prepared/aware rather than surprised or wasting time and money at a doctor’s office. It’s easy to find so much info out there on your period, PMS, pregnancy, birth and PP…but for some reason very few talk about menopause.

Natural mascara for sensitive eyes or anyone wanting to transition to clean, more natural makeup: Organic Mascara by Physicians Formula Organic Wear. It’s currently under $10 on Amazon (cons: the brush is small, so to get a full lash look you’ll have to curl your lashes then apply 2 coats of mascara). Another option, and more of a splurge: the Limited Lash Mascara by Ilia Beauty (at $28, but worth it…no cons).

An easy, hassle free way to hang balloon decorations for your next kid’s birthday party (using painters tape and a rubber band).

An amazing quality travel stroller is on sale from $210 down to $52! The brand, Phil & Ted, appears to be phasing out a lot of their models (so it’s possible you won’t be able to buy separate parts for this, if you break one). Pros: perfect for travel, it’s lightweight at 12lbs and truly sturdy, folds easily, and the liner comes in 2 cute colors. Cons: no cup holder, doesn’t recline to a flat position (needed for a newborn).

Expecting mama: consider electrolytes this summer (or at any point during your pregnancy and labor). If you prefer to buy it, LMNT is a great natural brand. If you’re want to make one at home, here’s a great recipe. Summary of recipe: 4 cups filtered water, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt or real salt, 1/4 cup raw honey, a few drops of Concentrace minerals drops  (optional), a few drops of Rescue Remedy (optional).

Note on Sponsor: They currently have the cutest bathing suits for kids on sale at $22. Still a bit of a splurge for something kids outgrow quickly, but may be worth the purchase for a special occasion! 🙂 

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