Proverbs 1:1-6

Sandy sparked in an interest in me to study Proverbs and find out what God says about helping my children to want to do the right. I am finding that is helping me to want to do the right things. I wanted to post some of what I have been finding. I hope that this is helpful to someone. :)

Proverbs 1:1-4
Why do we have the Proverbs?
1. to know wisdom
2. to know instruction (disciplining, correction, chastening)
3. to understand the words of understanding
4. to receive the instruction of wisdom
5. to receive the instruction of justice or righteous
6. to receive the instruction of judgment
7. to receive the instruction of equity (evenness, straightness, uprightness)
8. to give subtilty (prudence- acting with or showing care for the future) to the simple (foolish)
9. to give knowledge to the young man
10. to give discretion (purpose) to the young man

Note their is a lot more to receive and understand before we can give. We need to filled with the Word of God and then He will flow it through us. :)

Proverbs 1:5-6
A wise man will
1. obey
2. increase in learning (add insight)

And a man of understanding (someone who thinks ahead in a Godly manner)
1. will attain unto wise guidance
     Why look for Godly council?
           a. to understand a proverb and the interpretation
           b. to understand the words of the wise and their riddles (perplexing sayings or questions)

We need this book for our learning. I had never thought about Proverbs too much other than reading a chapter a day and getting a few things here and there. I know this may be silly but I had no idea it actually had structure to it.

If I am to expect my children to obey then I need to obey. If I want them to look for Godly council about things that will happen in their lives than I need to have Godly council as well. Who I choose to hang around and receive council will greatly affect my children. There is council in the Word of God alone. Any person I may go to better show me the Bible otherwise the council is of man and not God. I want to be a wise and Godly woman. So much to learn. (I will post more later.)

Updates

I have been trying to get on here for a week now and just havent been able too! Seems like one kid is always in need these days. :) I like being needed! Ok so please pray for Joseph this week. Took him today to the doctor and he has really bad conjestion in his lungs. I knew something was up but didnt know it had gone that far. Last night he was up most of the night due to gas or not being able to breathe well. The doctor was very concerned because Joseph has started running a fever as well. UGH!! Christiana was very healthy as a baby so this is all new to me. Just please pray the medicine works so he doesn't end up at the hospital. :(

We have been searching diligently for a house since I last posted. So far we put an offer on one and got rejected, and yesterday we put another offer on a different house and are waiting to hear back. The one we are trying to get right now is exactly the location we want if we are to live in Chesapeake, VA. We shall just have to wait and see what God has for us. We will not be excited about the possibilities because we have done that too many times and it is so hard to be patient. Once the loan goes through, reality of getting a house will settle in.

If everyone prays

Hey there my peeps!!

I was thinking the other day that I need to get more people involved in praying for something. As most of you know we have been looking for a house for quite some time now. Of course with absolutely no success. Everytime that something looks so good and I get my hopes up, it falls through. I know without a doubt God has something for us but I have no idea what or where. So I am asking for everyone to pray that God would lead us to the right one.

My husbands sister and 2 kids moved in with us about 3 weeks ago. They took our bedroom and Todd and I moved into the living room. She is going to buy the trailer from us as soon as we find a place of our own. So now that we are in tight quarters I am feeling more desperate to get out. They are fine to live with it's just the space is limited. Both of her kids are under 5 so there is tons of energy around here. :)

Anyway please pray with us as we are seeking God's will in the next step.

My kiddos!!!

 Our handsome little boy!!! He is so different than Christiana was as a baby. He is very content to just hang out and watch us play. A great eater and sleeper!! :) Makes my life a lot easier.

 Christiana is a fun 1 year old who loves to squeal and make as much noise as possible! I wouldnt have it any other way.

 Always wants to give kisses to her new little brother.

My handsome man with our 2 kiddos. I love them so very much. :)

Joseph Eugene Ackley has arrived.

I will post pictures as soon as I can, but I wanted to let you guys know that he is here. :) It was a hard labor but a quick one. Went in to be induced on friday March 22 at 6:15 a.m. At 9 they started the process and around noon broke my water. By 1:44 p.m. Joseph arrived. He weighed 7lbs 11oz and was 19 1/2 in long. :)

Happy New Year!!! (a little late)

Wow!!! Time never seems to slow down. I thought for sure I had posted in December, but I guess I did not. God was very good to us in the year 2012. Learning to wait on Him and trust in Him was definitely worked on and we are looking forward to going further with Christ in 2013.

I was reading my friends blog yesterday and she always has a funny story to tell. I am not sure if funny things happen in my life and I forget them or I just don't pay attention to them. New years resolution is to pay attention to the funny stuff. Sometimes I believe I get so caught up in other things I do forget to enjoy the little things God puts in our lives to make us smile. :)

Something to look forward to this year is meeting our handsome little boy! I am 30 weeks along and almost ready to have this baby!! We are excited and nervous about having 2 little ones around. Since we are still in the trailer they will be sharing a room for a while. The Lord provided a good deal on a double stroller and an awesome deal on a car seat. I had to get rid of all the things I had for Christiana because they were pink. So now I have grey and black. Hopefully they will keep for a while and I will not have to buy any more.

Two kids in my church wanted to be a blessing to someone since they were so blessed for Christmas. There mom told them to pray about it and to give something away they had gotten. They both decided to give me there walmart gift cards. I just about cried!!! It was incredibly sweet to see their giving hearts. They told me to buy something for the new baby with them. :) Now that brings a smile on my face. God provides in so many different ways. He abundantly blesses when I do what He asks of me.

I don't know if I had mentioned it before, but I have started making tie quilts. I am in the midst of making one for my brother's baby. (who is to be born in the next week or so) I made 2 jean quilts for a lady's boys for Christmas. I enjoy doing them but I would like to learn more things. I really would like to learn to follow a pattern. I want to make some aprons and maybe even clothes if I can learn. If anybody has tips for me please let me know.

Well there are lots of things to get done around here so I best go for now. I will do my best to not let so much time go before my next post. :)

Beautiful Fall Weather!

I love it when it gets chilly outside!!! We just had a hurricane come through for the past 2 days and cold weather is starting to settle in now. Started the wood stove yesterday and it is nice and cozy in my house. :) Leaves are falling everywhere and the trees are beautiful around here!!

I am now 20 weeks pregnant and so glad I am halfway through! I am feeling good and trying really hard to watch what I am eating. I have gained 11 pounds thus far and would prefer to keep the weight gain as little as possible. Hard to say no to all the wonderful food but God has been helping me to eat better. I am not suppose to focus on losing weight but because I have been eating better I have lost a little. I hope to lose 1 pound this week so that I would only be 10 pounds heavier. My back is really bothering me this time around and the weight gain hurts it even more. Walking 2 miles a day with my mom for exercise. I feel I am exercising all the time though with chasing Christiana around. :)
Our little munchkin is now 1!!!!!!! Crazy how fast time flies!!!! Here are some pics...... (Christiana just woke up so I have to for now)