THE GUIDE I USE TO KEEP RIGHT PRIORITIES / over committing, dreams, home, motherhood /
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- Funny enough, the day or so after I filmed this, I realized how much I haven’t keep my priorities in order lately!
So I basically went back to this little tool, “the priorities Purifier” and got to work.
It’s Monday, but I’m already feeling a bit more on track.
Hope this is helpful to you as well.
Much love!
-Sara
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Beautifully said! I've been bingeing your videos the last couple of days. So much truth and encouragement. Thank you!
Awe, my day has been made!:)
I needed this today. I am always saying yes, especially to anything the church asks even when I don’t feel like it’s what I’m called to do. As a homemaker and homeschooling mom of 5, I have really got to learn to say no. When you mentioned doing things just so you may appear to be a better Christian, doesn’t matter if your not doing things with God first then husband and home/kids. They are our first ministry you are so right!! Not everyone’s ministry is out in the open and when we don’t see others doing things doesn’t mean they aren’t! Man I needed this today so much! Bless you and glory to God for finding your channel and inspiration you have given me.
Oh my goodness! You sound amazing! Homeschooling five kids! That is so cool! I was homeschooled and definitely plan to homeschool my kids some day. ❤️
Thank you for your sweet comment!:)
Hi friend, I learned that it is okay to disappoint those who used to tug at me for all sorts of "needs and reasons". It is so easy to be pulled away from what truly matters. I'm so glad the Lord is very specific about what we need to be doing. It has made for a narrow walk (imagine that) that is rich, full and where I have great peace and joy. I used to feel guilty too, thinking that everyone else was doing so many things that I should be doing, when all I seemed to be able to fit in was good time in the Word and prayer, looking after our home, my hubby, growing food and thoroughly enjoying my grown child and her wonderful family. Thanks for the encouragement!
If I may ask, how often do you see your adult daughter and her family?
I'd say I see my mom about once a week, sometimes more, sometimes we go a week and a half, but seldom longer than that. I saw her today and she said something about how I need to make sure I share my children, as if she doesn't see us enough.
@@berlyn4444 Well Berlyn, I guess I would have to say that how much you see your Mom is an individual thing. Some people have a very close, comfortable, healthy relationship with their parents or adult children and some do not. There are so many factors in everybody's situations that there is no certain amount of time that is good or bad. Some have to be very cautious of the time with "family" because the values and beliefs are so different, and unfortunately there may be down right nasty family members that we need to keep up strong boundaries or even stop seeing.
@@sherrylew519 Thank you for your thoughtful response.
I feel silly for asking a stranger something that's between myself and the Lord. If you couldn't tell, I'm working through a few things right now 😉
I appreciate your kindness.
@@berlyn4444 No problem, we all go through difficult times. I'll be praying for you.... as a matter of fact let me pray now... dear Lord, please be with Berlyn as she tries to follow you. Give her the wisdom and guidance she needs for herself and her children as well as her mother. In Jesus name we pray.
Don't loose hope Berlyn, He will not let you down. Take care.
This is so wonderful and so very true! My mom often has to remind me that I can only do so much and that’s it’s ok to say no. It is crazy how when you have your priorities in order, it really does give you such a filled and fulfilling life, thank you for sharing this! ❤️
Hi I just love your channel I'm a part time teacher's aid for 3 hours a day but I also have the awesome opportunity to watch my grandson and he is 16 mths old and my little sunshine 🌞 and I also have three other grandchildren that I am I love with and a new little girl on the way I had the pleasure of being a stay at home mom to my three beautiful children who are all adults my youngest son is autistic and is so smart sometimes I wish I could go back. Woman love your husband and your children we never had a lot but my children and us were always in church but we never missed a meal or clean clothes I took my job very seriously like I do now. Responsibilities are so important it's your word it's all you have never break it.
Awe, I love everything about this! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
This video came at good time for me. I’ve really been struggling lately. I have a 9 month old daughter who I’m blessed enough to be at home with. While I’m grateful at the same time I haven’t learned to like/love homemaking. I will sit on the couch most of the day neglecting the chores I could be doing. I have not motivation for anything. My poor daughter gets so bored being cooped up in the house all the time. I just feel so disorganized. Has anyone else struggled with this? I feel like I’m just stuck and I hate feeling this way because I know what a blessing it is that I’ve been called to be a wife and a mother. I want love my work at home and be excited about it. I suppose I just need to ask God to help my attitude. Anyways this video was encouraging for me thank you 😊
Ive struggled with the same thoughts. One thing that is helping is listening to Lisa Woodruff’s podcast called “Organize 365”. It’s a free podcast and it’s of course all about organizing your home and giving lots of out of the box ideas. But what I love most is how the sound of her voice just motivates you to get up and move. Any time I can’t stand the thought of getting up to clean the kitchen or fold laundry, I put her podcast on grab a cup of coffee and before I know it my chores are done!
@@brianandalyssagilliam1013 I’ll have to give her a listen. Thank you for the suggestion!
Oh Mama! This is soooooooooooo normal. You are not alone at all! And with every new season, and stage of life, it all changes so quickly and you have to figure it out all over again. It is always a (what some would call) "battle" to get reorganized at the season change. YOU'VE GOT THIS. God decided there was no one else for the job after all. Sending hugs, puppy snuggles and a butt-ton of prayers your way! If you ever need an ear I'd be glad to listen ❤
@@brittneylamontagne1936 thank you I appreciate it 😊
You’re not alone. My daughter is 3, and I’m only now starting to embrace homemaking (expecting our second). I fell into the trap of feeling resentful for being the one “stuck at home” and felt like the home stuff had to be 50/50. I should add, I also work from home, but it’s not full time. I feel exhausted and drained just from motherhood and running my business, so it’s been such a struggle to move past it. When my daughter was 9 months, things were much worse, and I was definitely depressed. Things get better.
thank you so much Sara, this blessed me tremendously.
i know with my whole heart God is pleased with what you're doing on your channel.
you are a proverbs 31 woman, i feel so much love for you and i wrote down so much from this
video to help with my marriage and children, thank you sooooooo much. i wish i had a real life
friend like you, may the Lord allow it to happen in time, amen.
When the kids are older and you have more time to work on your creative things you will have so much more knowledge about marriage and raising kids to share with other women, a season for everything. This is hard for me too.
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Hello.
I am a more recent subscriber and am finally commenting. Your videos are such a blessing. Thank you for your advice. For being an example of a beautiful Godly wife and mother. This video may be my favorite so far but who knows. You make so much wonderful content.
Blessings to you and your family. Praying everything is going well with new baby boy ❤️
You are so kind! Welcome here, and thank you so much for your words. ❤️
Great advice! I’m really impressed with your maturity. This will serve you well in your life!
Wow, well thank you for that!:)
You have given me much to think about with the non-negotiables. I am often feeling like I am not doing all the God calls me to, or not using my gifts. I have to wonder if that is some of the lies whispered - I am not doing enough. God says we are enough, and if we keep the order you describe and use our creativity in them we will find fulfillment. Thanks for this video. ~Dee
YES!!!!:) I agree fully with you!:)
I too feel so guilty when ever I tell someone no. In fact, I rarely is the word no.
PS "Sometimes saying no to a good, means saying yes to a greater good" - from a sermon once spoken.
That is SO good!:)
So encouraging, thank you!
Wow, thank you! 💕
Such a great top priority
Thank you friend! 💕
I’m so happy to have had discovered your videos! Homemaking is a really hard job and your videos way you express in words, visually and in spirit is the most gracious and beautiful ways I have ever seen and you honestly have helped me cherish so much more and honestly thankful! Keep doing what your doing…you are honestly encouraging many women in a very good way…ways of God and it is a beautiful graceful narrow path ….worth every step! I look forward to your videos always….thank you so much! God bless you and your beautiful family 🙏🌷🌻🦋
Wow! This is so very thoughtful! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
I am grateful to have found you today: I take as a wink of G.od.
Like you I am a mom , i am blessed with 3 small children, I work full time and I have a small UA-cam channel that helps me nourish / express my creative outlet.
I have found myself struggling to keep a balance between all my layers of « my water filter »and feel overwhelmed.
I feel an obligation to continue nourishing my creative outlet not only for me bu also my amazing subscribers but at the same time it’s taking time away from my 3 top layers.
I feel stuck:
Any advice would be welcome ❤️
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us
Love
Sara
Excellent advice! You are so eloquent and share sound wisdom
Awe! ❤️
Yay so happy to see your upload :) Would love for you talk more about how you stayed so healthy and active during pregnancy. Thanks!
Awe, you’re so kind. Haha, I certainly go through days of feeling tired and less energized. Honestly for me it is mainly just trying to eat healthy, avoid processed foods and lots of sugar, take my vitamins and then just keep up with everything. I don’t workout that much but my daily life is pretty active and I’m almost always on my feet so I think that helps a ton!:) 💕
Enough time or energy to say yes 😊
I loved this video. You shared such wisdom of prioritizing. Thank you for sharing. I wish I had been told of the priorities purifier as a young mom. I often stop to think if what I was asked to do or desired to do were going to fulfill the priorities that I had for my life, but the idea of a priority purifier may have ward of that guilt.
Awe, thank you for your kind comment! 💕
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I was hoping you were uploading today.☺️
Awe! 💕
Your videos encourage me so much especially now since I’m having a hard time taking care of my home while having two little children needing my attention so badly. Thank you for your videos 🌺 I am a new subscriber! Do you have any tips or recommendations how to do life and remain calm with a very clingy and screaming one year old? Lots of love from germany
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I completely understand the struggle of keeping a clean, calm house, with little ones. I definitely don’t always succeed myself. 😳
Something that I’ve been doing a lot lately that I’ve noticed has helped greatly, is spending some devoted, focused time with my two year old, almost every morning.
Sometimes we read books, sometimes we do “school,” sometimes a puzzle, or craft.
I’ve noticed she’s much happier and more content to play and occupy herself the rest of the day by herself, if I get her ‘cup full of love’ early in the day.
Sometimes if I feel like I’ve especially not been able to focus on her much throughout the day, and she’s getting needy, or fussy, or just more on edge in the evening, I’ll read to her again, or even just involve her in whatever I do.
I also almost always have her help me when I cook, which she loves, help me sweep, clean, run laundry around to where it needs to go, things to make her feel important, and a part of the team. :)
I hope those are helpful. 💕💕💕