My Prayer Journal

I have found myself in the past year or so spending less and less time praying. I read my Bible and say a quick prayer before I start my day then I am off doing whatever it is that needs done that day. I have realized that in living that way I am completely relying on my own strength to be a godly mother, wife, friend, etc. No wonder I keep failing!

I have begun to read the book "The Burden Bearer" by Paul Chappell. I am only 70% through the book (I love how my kindle tells me that) and already the Lord has been changing my heart. I am realizing how little I actually give to the Burden Bearer and how much I attempt to carry all on my own! This led me to see how little time I put into prayer. And not just praying for the things I need but praying for other's needs as well.

So I found an old notebook we have had sitting around for years and started labeling the pages. The first page I put my family. I listed each member of my family and ways I need to pray for them. It's nice to have scripture references next to certain ones.  Some more examples of the pages I have are : missionaries, extended family, Facebook requests (after making this page I realized how often Facebook friends ask for prayer), Wednesday night prayer meeting requests, etc. These are just some of the ones I thought of. Anyway, it is amazing to see the Lord answering prayers. When I hear an answer to a prayer it's such a blessing. I have found it has caused me to start caring for other people, too, now that I am praying for them on a regular basis.

Well, I guess this sort of turned into rambling but I hope it has encouraged you to pray for others more. And to hand things over to our Burden Bearer instead of trying to handle things on our own.

Still Crafting

Sorry it has been so long since my last post! We got a new computer and it doesn't like my.camera so I couldn't get to my photos to put them on here. But I decided just to use my kindle and see if it works to post some of my latest projects from here!

 

First we have the kids' aprons I made for them. This isn't the best photo of the aprons, but it will have to do. The kids love baking with me, especially making bread (that's what they are doing in the photo). So I got an old apron of mine and cut it down to Williams size and put a batman logo applique on it. He's all about batman so he's thrilled with the apron :-) Then I took Will's apron and used it as a pattern for Jenna' s apron. Hers is much more girly with a pink heart with yellow polka dots and matching sash and ties.

Next is the next page in the quiet book. A telephone. I used ric-rac for the phone cord and under each button I put a little piece of a grocery bag. This makes the numbers poof a little bit and gives them a bit of a noise when you press it (not a loud noise though). 

And last I have the kids' mukluks. Will's aren't completely finished yet. I am still trying to find the right colors to make the tassles that will tie around the top (you can sort of see them on Jenna' s). These mukluks are traditional footwear. People wear them everywhere once the snow comes out. The sole is made of moose hide so it is thick and warm. The inside liner (which you can't see in these pictures) is made of duffle which is also nice and warm. I know these aren't the best photos because I am using my kindle, sorry. But if you want to see the mukluks up and close just come see us in PA in 67 days :-) 

Happy crafting everyone!