Up "late" and learning something from the Lord....

I got in bed fairly early tonight, but I was unable to sleep... coming upon the realization that I am having some serious commitment issues in my life....
There are days when I make plans for my life, like dieting, or exercising, or getting up early, or finding ways to save money, or being the "best wife ever",and it seems as if my "COMMITMENT" to all these things never comes to fruition!
I am ashamed to say that all of these failures are small in comparison to the failure that I have made in regards to the most important One in my life. At the age of 5, I commited my life to Jesus Christ, but it seems as if that commitment waxes and wanes with the status of my life. This commitment should not be partial but it should be a full-blown, life-long, never failing commitment to serve Him, grow in Him, and live a life that is pleasing to Him ALL the days of my life!
So, tonight my heart has been crushed with the realization that I may have commited my life to the Lord at a very young age, but there are times when no one would even know that I am a Christian.
I totally understand why many unbelievers say that Christians are hypocrites.... because I know that I am... I say that I want to "live my life for Christ", but DO I?  I am FINALLY beginning to understand that it is impossible live a life of commitment without Jesus Christ being your "driver".
You know that kids song "I'm in the Lord's Army"? I was thinking about the fact that we, as Christians, are in the Lord's army... but that does NOT mean that we run things! In the army (of the Lord), we must follow what our Leader tells us to do, and we are to trust that He will lead us through battle (life) without relying or straying from His commands... or else we are a hopeless little soldier lost in the battlefield (of life) without anyone to save us but ourselves... and that is just a hopeless case!
I hope that tonight my realization stays fresh in my heart and in my head so that I never give up on my commitments to Jesus, to my husband, or even to myself....

It's A New Day

Started my day at 5:55am, along with my handsome husband... Baby-Girl slept 6 solid hours, and for the first time, I woke up before she did!
Got in my car at 7am and drove to my friend's house to baby sit her little girls (a one year old and a four year old) along with my own baby... Up until the past few days, I didn't know how people have more than one kid, but I had a blast today, and I cannot wait to see what the Lord has for the future (more kids??? I hope!!!!).
Anyways, my day was wonderful, the weather is beautiful, and I am headed to my in-laws to enjoy some yummy food, hard work, and great fellowship! :)
In love with my family,
Em

I am enjoying my day with my girl, and then I realize that it has been almost four weeks since I have blogged. WOAH! Time goes by so so fast! So, I will catch you up on my life... my baby-girl is now almost 4 weeks old (on Friday)... I left out on the last post that she was born on the 9th of September... THANKS BABY.  :)
Right now, my baby and I are staying at home and accustomizing (not really a word) to our new life!
Aside from an occassional trip to Walmart or church, we are glued to our house. :)
Although I enjoy spending time with my little punkin', we plan on getting out a little more often... like going to see daddy at work, and makin' visits to grandma and grandpa's house, and definitely going shopping! Gotta teach this girl how to shop! Don't worry daddy, we shop on a tight budget!
Well, gotta get moving.... puppy chow is on the menu for tonight.... :)
Love you all!
Em