Finding Rest for Your Soul


"This is what the LORD says: 
Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths, 
ask where the good way is,
and walk in it, 
and you will find rest for your souls.
But you said, 'We will not walk in it.' "
Jeremiah 6:16

Lord, when all seems to fall around me,please help me to remember that I did indeed stand, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, the good way.  I chose the good way. That's why I'm home with my children, teaching them, and making a home for my husband. Help me not to falter in my belief in what you've chosen me to do and in what I've committed to do for you and for them. No matter what my eyes see, no matter what my ears hear, no matter what my emotions tell me. You are God. You will never leave me nor forsake me. I can trust you to meet my family's needs at all times. Thank you God.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and lean not to your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make straight your paths."
Proverbs 3:5-6



Laura
Waiting on the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised


Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2016 at 10:22 AM

    Hi Laura: You are to be commended. My mom always told me that she was responsible for raising each of us (7 kids) and for our souls. I always stayed home with my kids; I wanted to raise them each minute of the day; quantities of quality time. There is no nobler of a job in life! Andrea

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  2. JaneFebruary 10, 2016 at 11:11 AM

    Wonderful post, Laura! I really love the first Bible verse. I'm going to try and memorize it, it fits my philosophy on life so well.

    Jane

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  3. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 10, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    Stand at the crossroads...

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  4. ElizabethdFebruary 10, 2016 at 12:43 PM

    Lovely words. Thank you.

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  5. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 10, 2016 at 1:28 PM

    You're welcome, Elizabeth. Have a lovely evening.

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  6. Mrs. Chrissy TFebruary 10, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    Laura,

    This is my heart cry and prayer. Such a beautiful post.

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  7. Anne in the kitchenFebruary 10, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Lovely and inspiring post

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  8. Rebekah NealFebruary 10, 2016 at 10:04 PM

    Laura, I love these reflections. He truly blesses us when we seek to please Him!

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  9. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 10, 2016 at 11:03 PM

    Why thank you Anne!

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  10. ChristinaFebruary 11, 2016 at 4:13 PM

    Proverbs 3:5-6...one of my favorite verses. :) Thank you for reminding me of it today. Blessings to you as you wait on the Lord.

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  11. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 11, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    You're welcome, Christina.

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  12. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 11, 2016 at 7:19 PM

    May you have the desires of your heart, Mrs. Chrissy!

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  13. CherylFebruary 12, 2016 at 1:10 AM

    God bless you, sweet friend. :) I am praying for you!

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  14. SandiFebruary 13, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    Thanks, Laura. This hit the spot!

    (From one homeschooling, stay-at-home Mom to another...)

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    1. SandiNovember 19, 2016 at 4:16 PM

      Hey...so this was bak in February. So, how did what you were concerned about turn out? I am going to guess fine, just fine.

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    2. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageSeptember 9, 2017 at 7:26 PM

      Hi Sandi,
      I just saw this post. Eventually, my husband found work. We were four months without income. God miraculously provided. Be blessed!

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  15. LeighFebruary 15, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    How lovely! The "worth it" is rarely easy. Thanks!
    Blessings, Leigh

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  16. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 16, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    Be blessed Leigh!

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