40 Weeks of Prayer - Week 5

Originally written July 8, 2007

This week, pray for:

Your spiritual health

Unfortunately, for me, once Joseph was born my time with God was one of the first things I neglected. This was a time when I needed God more than ever, yet I was more concerned with sleep, visiting with family/friends, showing off the baby, etc. My prayer time became almost non-existent. I regret that I didn't place my time with God as a top priority. However, as always, He forgave me and I know there is no reason to dwell on the past. Jarrod and I have decided to change a lot of things this time around. First, Jarrod is going to stay home for 2 weeks with me...last time he went back to work immediately and I was so overwhelmed! We are going to take people up on their offers to help with Joseph, meals, etc. I hope and pray that things will be different this time around, even though I know it will be more work because I will have 2 boys to take care of! I learned a lot from my experience with Joseph, and so far he's turned out ok. :) I pray for all of the mommies preparing for their new arrivals! I am praying that you will make time to spend with God each day....and I hope that you will all pray the same for me!! I am getting very anxious (I am now 4 days past my due date) and I am trying to remember that this will happen in God's timing! Thanks for once again letting me ramble...these weekly emails are actually very therapeutic for me! :)

Have a blessed week!!
Love,
Dana