Diana, 1. Get an Insta Pot 😁 2. Your in-laws are not guests. They live with you for several months out of the year. They should be actively assisting you with childcare and household duties. I assume your MIL knows how to prepare her morning tea? You and Princeton should approach them in a kind and gentle way and encourage them to be an active part of the household. Maybe they don’t want to step on your toes, so to speak? But, you literally cannot do all that you are doing and maintain your physical and mental health. 3. Despite your stressors, you look beautiful!! Your hair and makeup are luminous. 💕🥰
I agree about your husband's family should be actively participating in your household duties/activities. God bless you Diana, you can get through this.
Physically praying on your knees is powerful! I have a great story. My daddy died at 85 with Alzheimer’s nine years ago. My mother was caring for him one day and he fell. He was ok but he could not figure out how to get back up. Mom would try to explain to him to cross his leg over here and reach for this…. Daddy couldn’t understand. Finally she said honey, I can’t get you up I need you to help me pray about this. Instantly daddy’s muscle memory kicked in and he rolled over to the side of the bed to pray just like he had done nearly everyday of his life! They prayed and daddy was able to get up on his own! Thank you for this post. It brought back such sweet memories and makes me want to get back to my roots - on my knees every day for a little talk with Jesus!❤
You're not angry, you're tired. Everyone has less resilience when they're tired. Young children + live in in-laws that need some looking after = more rest needed.
That is a lot for you, Diana, especially with a new baby. I am saying a prayer for you … for strength, for patience and comfort. My mantra is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ❤️🇨🇦🙏
I so agree, and it's a lesson that took a long time to learn. Taking care of multiple generations is not an easy task. Couldn't do it without Jesus for sure . Every once in a while, I remind my loved ones, as I smile, "Hey, I'm just one little Jesus girl trying to be there for lots of people I love!" It's a good reminder for me, too. Thanks for taking the time to love on us Diana😊
Bless you!!! I have this motto hanging in my house that says....God doesnt give us what we can handle , God helps us handle what we are given". Blessings!
Oh, sweetie, I just prayed for God's strength & peace to be upon you & for much love & patience in your busy household. My son is grown & I live alone so I can't imagine 4 kids, a husband & in-laws for the summer! I can't think of anything more intimidating than having a MIL watching me take care of my family, no matter how gracious she might be. Bless you, girl!!
I agree. Although anger is normal, it sounds like she needs some help so she doesn't get to that point if this is her daily activity. She's amazing! Thank Diane for all you do ❤
I wonder if you sat down across from your MIL and told her you were having g a rough day, maybe she could help. I love when my daughter in law trusts me enough to ask me for help. Maybe God brought your MIL to the kitchen in the morning to do just that. She may not feel comfortable enough to just jump in unless you ask her to help. Anyway, I hope you are given the solution you pray for. God bless your day.
My goodness, I felt it wrong for me to comment on this … but Diana, is your MIL unable to make herself a cup of tea? Perhaps she is, but this set up seems a bit strange to me. But then I am a Brooklyn born, Jersey girl with opinions! But I will take to heart your experience in more frequent kneeling prayer. I am praying for you!
Diana, having extended family with you for such a long time is hard!!! Any chance you could let your in- laws do something for themselves or for you? You are strong, but with 4 young kids and extended family, help is necessary!!
This is just what I need to read as I am sitting in my car charging my cell phone in the aftermath of hurricane Beryl here in Houston. Day 6 of no power. I have seen the Lord's goodness and miraculous provisions throughout this week. We have been able to testify to His goodness and receive blessings from others. But, the heat is taking its toll on me (70 yrs), and I am snapping more and complaining to my husband than usual!! Thank you for using that verse in Colossians. I'm going to ride it out and put it somewhere to look at. And the 10 minute prayer habit... Not on these knees but I do have a small chair I can sit on in front of the bed!
Wow, this is beautiful perspective, thank you so much for taking time to share and many blessings as you continue to recover and let your light shine brightly. So many thoughts and prayers for you all!! 💛💛💛
I am so sorry that you have been without power in this heat! I hope that the linemen can get your power restored soon. I am in Florida and understand the loss. 🙏
Your daughter coloring in your devotional reminded me of when my daughter and a friend were playing as I was cooking, and I had my cookbooks out. They each took a cookbook and colored many 6-year old works of art throught the pages. Now 35-years later, whenever I open one of the cookbooks and see their creations, it brings a smile to my face!
With the amount of toxicity I have experienced in my own family, I cannot imagine having any family members, even in-laws, over for such a long amount of time. 😬😬😬 I hope your ok and you're ability to be the best Mama possible isn't being hindered because of it. ❤ You are such a beautiful person, and you're videos are always so uplifting and encouraging ❤ Praying for you!
Thankfully are family are wonderful Christians and truly beautiful people, so it’s a gift for the kids to have this time with their grandparents… thank you for your support and care 💛💛💛
When Cora is an adult and you go back and look in your journals, if you do, you are going to love those scribbles. I like to put who did the drawing and what day they did it. They grow up in a second and those are wonderful reminders that they were there. ❤
You’re doing better than I would. I had my fourth when my oldest was five and can’t imagine the addition of in laws for the summer. No disrespect intended because they look like really sweet people and what a gift for them to enjoy those beautiful babies for the summer. If your pressure cooker is just steaming you’re doing great!! My lid would have shot across the room and out the window. Keep smiling and enjoy. Summer will be over before you know it. Extra blessings upon you Diana. 🙏
Girl, you have four children under six! Give yourself a little grace and don’t be so hard on yourself! Your solution was perfect; I need to remember to pray more and ask for God’s grace. One of my friends told me one time to always pray for grace, not patience. She said if you pray for patience, He will send you trials and tribulations so you learn patience 😂! Love your videos, love your spirit, love you ♥️
Diana my world has fallen apart your words have helped me cry and stay still to feel the loss. A reminder to pray and feel it all. Prayer for strength and humility 🙏
Diana, I truly don't know how you do it with your in-laws there all summer! Even if you love them like crazy, that is still too long. My pressure cooker would have blown up! I will be praying for you!
You are human and anger is a feeling and only that - a feeling. Everything changes, including feelings. Parenting is the hardest job on the planet, even for Ministers. Your faith is wonderful. Give your feelings over to God. ❤❤
Diana, we love you. I hope you feel appreciated. My in-laws help so much when we're together and I can't imagine the opposite... praying for your cup to be filled up ❤️
Thank you for the prayer call. So needed. Also, "Then the day is a freight train" oh man I feel that 😂 five kids here 11-2 and I feel like a tiny dot of me just started to surface... Literally a dot, but I'll take it. Cannot imagine adding in law family to the mix!!!!
I too have praying on my knees to be so powerful. It's much easier to focus and to not get distracted about all the other events in my day, and I also feel that it somehow supercharges my prayer when I'm in a posture of submission to God. Thank you Diana for your beautiful words of encouragement! You're doing an amazing job in this season, please try not to be so hard on yourself ❤
8:15 yes! It's so hard bc it feels like someone is just sitting and watching (not helping) , but also judging - and so I put pressure on myself to do everything perfectly. My heart will get hard, and I will miss out on blessings. Only God can see and soften my heart!
I heard some say once: I never knew I had anger problems until I kids 🤪 oddly I could relate. But also new baby+hormones+otherkiddos+in-laws = lots of possibilities to be under pressure to be stewing ❤ you’re normal. Excellent response to go pray!!! Wow!
I take prayer walks when I need to calm down. My walk may only last 10 minutes; however, during that time, I am able to reset and return to whatever I was doing in a kinder manner.
Diana, i had to stop your video to pray for you. God impressed upon my heart that you needed prayer at this moment. He knows your needs and your inner most thoughts. My prayer for you is grace and peace as you move through this season of little ones. Hugs!
This is beautiful, Diana ❤ I felt inspired by your video! I've been wanting to have more intentional times of prayer together with my husband in our marriage, but so far we haven't been able to do so consistently. Your video inspired a thought about a time of day that would actually work to make this happen and I have great hope that this will become a life long habit for us. Thank you for all the ways you spur us on in our faith and for your prayers every time. I've been housebound with sickness for 5 years now and I haven't been able to access church at all. For this season, this place has been church to me, a place of encouragement, stirring and prayer, so thank you so much. You've been such a huge gift to me ❤❤
My husband and I recently started saying the Our Father And saying psalm 91. It has lifted the who prays better anxiousness out of the equation. And Helps my husband lead without feeling like he’s not good enough at praying. You can’t pray better than the Bible scriptures. The ten minutes 3 a day seem like a good practice. Thank you Diana. Much love.to you and your family.🙏💕😀
“I’m feeling a ton of pressure not to mess them up” speaking to my mama heart…I adore you and and one of the reasons I follow you is your genuineness with us. It’s a breath of fresh air. Sidenote: I love your glasses!
Diana, my heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine how you cope with everything you have going on around you. I know that I couldn’t do it. Surely, God IS helping you. ❤🙏✝️💖‼️
Diana you are amazing!!!! Your plate is so full but you make time for us with videos that bless and encourage us!!! You have such a servants heart in so many ways!!! You walk out your faith and not just talk about it!! You are the real deal!!! Praying the Lord blesses you beyond what you could hope or imagine as you bless us all!!!!
Motherhood is a daily work in progress. Get your rest, and family to help you so you can have me time helps. We have several narcissistic neighbors surrounding us that do everything they can to agitate daily. Kids act way better. That's the honey in the rock.
I love the illustration of the pressure cooker. Being an early chid care provider I need to put on grace with the children I work with. To direct and guide their steps in love. Thank you for speaking truth. We are all human and get tired and when you rest in the Lords word, He refreshes us. You are an amazing mom raising 4 beautiful children.
Prayers for all the commenters and Diana and her family. I found some devotional books at the thrift store that have been very uplifting to me. Keep looking around you for the good amid all of the busy-ness.
Thank you. This really spoke to me today. I need to make time for prayer again. In the past, I have found great peace through praying the rosary daily, but it does take a good 20 minutes and can be hard to fit in. I'm going to figure out what to do and get back to more prayer. You are a blessing.
The Serenity Prayer is very helpful for me when life hits that unmanageable level. It helps me so much because often I’m being nice vs holding a boundary etc with my kids or other commitments. Or it can just creep up and anger spills out. Anger used to make me feel ashamed and now I’m working on seeing what it’s trying to tell me and trusting God it will be okay if I make a change and courage because change is hard!
it comes for me too, try placing a paper towel under the whistle so this water gets absorbed and the splatter may be less ,I learn something great every time i see your video.
Thank you Diana. We are leaving to visit family in Alaska next week I SO loved this. I love Colossians. I also love the verse in Phillipians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. And I always ADD... Think AND SPEAK about these things. Bless you sweet lady, you have a LOT on your plate!
Thank you ! Begin the day with a short prayer: Dear Lord, I love you and I need you ! And pray short prayers as much as you can: Lord, help ! Lord bles…! Lord, thank you… This attitude will change you and your life. May God bless you all!
Diana- I wish I knew we when I was younger that maternal anger is so common - from fatigue, worry, fear, guilt, and overwhelm. When I turned it over to God, he guided me to streamline my household tasks, calendar, and burdens. I know your in laws are from a culture where daughter in laws serve without question, but I will pray that maybe they could adapt to be more helpful. It’s not a cultural feature that is helpful anymore.
Diana, thank you for the vulnerability and courage in that sense of sharing with us. I appreciate the encouragement and beautiful smile you carry with grace from the Lord. Thank you again for this video and the other videos you share. 😊💕 praying for you and your beautiful family. May the strength of the Lord carry you and continue to provide the wisdom only He can give.
I hear you about anxiety over not messing up our kids. I have a teenager and preteen and this is a huge struggle for me right now. Thanks for sharing this. It is good to know that others are dealing with this, too.
I love your videos. I found a bible plan on the Bible App to calm anxiety and it's 7 breath prayers. I read the devotional, read the scripture along with it and go back to the devotional and the breath prayer for the day. I keep that window open on my phone so anytime I feel like the walls are closing in, I look at it and breathe in and breathe out the prayer. I did it for 7 days and noticed it helped my anxiety, so I am doing it again. I notice I'm calmer now naturally and I'm recalling some of the breath prayers when I don't have my phone with me. It's been very helpful.
@dianakokku, I have to do the exact same thing! Prayer is my calming space. We all need to take things to the Lord and leave it with Him. Prayer truly is the best therapy!
When I read about what the Apostles went through and STILL prayed for God to open the door for them to deliver the message to more people, even ones who hated them and wanted them dead, I am ashamed. I think we can all do better, and I need to pray for this more often. 😟
Pray 🙏🏼 without ceasing! ❤ I am a single mom of a special needs child and it is extremely difficult at times and exhausting. When I start feeling overwhelmed and discouraged?… Girl I go wherever to pray 🙏🏼 listen to a devotional or sermon because I can’t be the mom I am without God 🙌🏼 no way no how. And I to get angry. But I am finding that God is way more powerful than the struggles and storms I go through. I have to 🙏🏼 God is so good!!!! ❤🕊️🙌🏼
One thing I use regularly now - that you suggested, when burdens begin to feel too much is "I give everything and everyone to you Lord." It especially helps when even having to verbalise certain thoughts feels overwhelming.
Great video. I’m really scared of pressure cookers. We had one when I was a child & I wouldn’t go into the kitchen when the whistle was going off. So scary. I guess a way we could pray 3 times a day is when we bless the food. We could thank Heavenly Father for things & ask Him for help with the things that we need help with. I have a strong testimony of prayer & know that it works. x 16:34
What if you are not supposed to do it all. And having to be the one that does everything for everybody. I am guilty of trying to do it all and gettin lost in trying. The anger you addressed might be a bit more complex. I need to listen to my own words here but. Also I think maybe your sister taught me, let go of the expectations and pair it down to what you can actually get done. Maybe everybody loves you even if you weren’t doing it all. Take care of your heart and soul as well. Some body once told me „you can not pour, from an empty cup“. Praying for you
Your words are so delightful, i feel overwhelmed with everything as well and you just describe my life as well. I need to get back to more prayer time, on my knees, I want to be a Prayer Warrior.... thanks for being so you. Blessings to you and much grace
So sorry you’re dealing with anger. Baby and older kids sap your energy! Your hormones also create anger! Praise God that you have the Lord in your life to help you through this time! Hugs and love!
Oh Diana, you are in such a difficult but beautiful time. My mother used to tell me these are the hard years but I didn’t understand how fast they really go. You are right in keeping close to the Lord now. Stay as close as you can all day. He fed 5000 with no difficulty. He can make your work light. On a side note, for no reason I have felt called to kneel by my bed for nightly prayer for the past few nights! I never have in my life. There are no coincidences right? Hang in there dear. You are such a bright spot for us to watch. ❤
I realized that the longer the fuse, the larger the explosion. Meaning the more patient you are or seem to be, the more we take, the bigger the meltdown. And those with short fuses have smaller meltdowns but more frequent.
Thank you for sharing this. I will watch it several times. Even though I cannot imagine you ever pressure cooking over! You comfort me by sharing we all struggle. Thank you. ❤
you are super pretty you look amazing despite being in a hard season of your life! I know how this feels when mine were little I sometimes blew up and I felt so bad...it get s better.
Diana, You’re such an inspiration❣️ I’m grateful you had a getaway space 😂 (your car) to share your heart and family journey. I’m blown away how you manage your time and continue to perfect your “pressure cooker” of sorts --by diffusing your thoughts and actions through heartfelt prayer time with our Lord, Jesus❤
Having in-laws with you who need different foods, etc. is an additional stress, even if they're easy people. Maybe find a local teenager to be a mother's aide when you have guests. And 4 little ones! Mom needs a break!
One last thought, I promise! In the Bible, when Martha had just about enough, she blew her top and kind of went off on Jesus, telling him that he should tell Mary to help her out. What did Jesus say to her? Did he say, Oh Martha just be cheerful and bear this heavy load all by yourself? Did he say just put a heavy layer of frosting over it and everything will be OK? No, he made a statement to encourage Martha to take a look at what she was doing and why. Jesus said "Martha Martha, you are careful (care-full) for many things". And in another scripture we are told not to be careful for anything. That's my third comment and I promise I won't send any more, but I think your video really affected me, and I feel that I need to stand up in your defense. I think that we have not been very fair with our expectations of women and we just expect that they are going to carry ever-increasing loads and not break. And we teach them that if they just smile and keep quiet that it is a mark a virtue. But I think that what happens to these women who just keep bearing the load is that resentment builds up within them (hence the stereotypical "martyr" mother). Could that be what happened when you watched your in-law watching you as you were overloaded and working to serve her while she sat there? You see, if you go along with these customs without questioning whether those customs are corrupt, and you keep stuffing that resentment, you will harm those relationships. It will get in the way of your love for your in-laws, and even for your husband for his not stepping in. Not only that, your children are watching. You are teaching your daughters that they should be over-burdened and to put on a happy mask without asking for help. You're also teaching your sons what they should expect from their future wives. What if you showed them a godly example of not accepting ungodly expectations, but doing so with love and firmness? Might your boys learn to have compassion and respect for their future wives, and your girls to stand up for themselves and set healthy boundaries in love?
I like your videos and honesty. I respectfully say sometimes people need to see what they see. Maybe it's okay to not be perfect, to ask for help. To say, I really need some time to reset. None of us are perfect, or able to maintain it all on our own. Sometimes people have to have the cake without the icing. Doesn't mean we can't be polite, or kind, but we can sit down and relax too. Pulling for you in all you do! Sometimes the ones hardest on us, are ourselves. I do it too. Sending big hugs and love!:)
I really appreciated that count down timer with your ad. I feel like You Tube content creators deserve to have the sponsors and such but it does get frustrating sometimes when the “commercial” just starts and we have no idea if it’ll be 20 seconds or 5 minutes. I know that all sounds really petty but just wanted you to know that your timer was very appreciated!
I have been meditating on those verses In Colossians 3 as I work through forgiveness. The pressure cooker illustration is profound and visually highlights exactly what transpires internally.
Thank you for your message. I do have a short fuse and boil over too easily. That is something I am always having to pray about. I really like your glasses. They look great. Blessing on all your family.
You might try turning off the stove a early and letting the pressure cooker cool down (and naturally release) a bit before you open the vent. You could also try cooking it in sn instant pot (eith a lot less cook time).
Pressure cooker may be too full. Pls read directions on maximum cups and pounds to cook. Need bigger cooker for big family. 8 qt. Instead of 3 qt. I tried instapot. Back to my old fashioned cooker. Sometimes the old ways are the best ways. Live your reminders for our lives. 78 yr old Gramii still learning life!!! Going to reread Colassions today.
I learned Indian cooking back in the 90’s from a amazing Ayurvedic doctor. Classes in her basement kitchen were amazing. Anyhoo, I had great little pressure cookers. Now I really like using electric pressure cookers. Hey seem to have better attitudes…
When we are angry, it's our body, mind, and emotions telling us that something isn't right and it needs to change. I don't always think we are at fault and should beat ourselves up that we aren't patient enough. It is also God telling us, "Son or daughter, take care of yourself, you are doing too much and if you don't you are gonna crack". He loves us and talks to us also through our body signals. He created us and put these warning signals in our bodies to listen to. When we feel anger it is us at our most honest. God is not afraid of our anger, he can handle it and He loves our honesty. Anger is not a sin. It is psychologically healthy. It is just a signal of honestly that something is off. I have learned that faith needs to be coupled with psychology other wise we crack. I know from experience. Thank you for your encouragement to pray for 10 minutes a day. That really helped me. Love ya, Diana, you are a real sweetheart 💝
Diana,
1. Get an Insta Pot 😁
2. Your in-laws are not guests. They live with you for several months out of the year. They should be actively assisting you with childcare and household duties. I assume your MIL knows how to prepare her morning tea? You and Princeton should approach them in a kind and gentle way and encourage them to be an active part of the household. Maybe they don’t want to step on your toes, so to speak? But, you literally cannot do all that you are doing and maintain your physical and mental health.
3. Despite your stressors, you look beautiful!! Your hair and makeup are luminous. 💕🥰
I agree about your husband's family should be actively participating in your household duties/activities. God bless you Diana, you can get through this.
Physically praying on your knees is powerful! I have a great story. My daddy died at 85 with Alzheimer’s nine years ago. My mother was caring for him one day and he fell. He was ok but he could not figure out how to get back up. Mom would try to explain to him to cross his leg over here and reach for this…. Daddy couldn’t understand. Finally she said honey, I can’t get you up I need you to help me pray about this. Instantly daddy’s muscle memory kicked in and he rolled over to the side of the bed to pray just like he had done nearly everyday of his life! They prayed and daddy was able to get up on his own! Thank you for this post. It brought back such sweet memories and makes me want to get back to my roots - on my knees every day for a little talk with Jesus!❤
That is so sweet!
Thanks for sharing that wonderful story!
This gave me chills and tears! So sweet to hear your story about your parents!
You're not angry, you're tired. Everyone has less resilience when they're tired. Young children + live in in-laws that need some looking after = more rest needed.
That is a lot for you, Diana, especially with a new baby. I am saying a prayer for you … for strength, for patience and comfort. My mantra is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ❤️🇨🇦🙏
Amen! Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers ☺️💛
What helps me with the pressure cooker is setting boundaries and saying no. And knowing when to ask for help.
Exactly!
Yes, great wisdom, thank you! 💛
I so agree, and it's a lesson that took a long time to learn. Taking care of multiple generations is not an easy task. Couldn't do it without Jesus for sure . Every once in a while, I remind my loved ones, as I smile, "Hey, I'm just one little Jesus girl trying to be there for lots of people I love!" It's a good reminder for me, too. Thanks for taking the time to love on us Diana😊
Wise words
Easier said than done.
Bless you!!! I have this motto hanging in my house that says....God doesnt give us what we can handle , God helps us handle what we are given". Blessings!
Oh, sweetie, I just prayed for God's strength & peace to be upon you & for much love & patience in your busy household. My son is grown & I live alone so I can't imagine 4 kids, a husband & in-laws for the summer! I can't think of anything more intimidating than having a MIL watching me take care of my family, no matter how gracious she might be. Bless you, girl!!
Haha, thankfully both of the folks are beautiful Christians and so gracious! Thank you for your kinds words and prayers 💛💛💛
Sending a prayer for you. Your husband and in-laws should be helping you. You have 4 small children to look after.❤
You have alot on your plate! 4 kids is PLENTY. Trying to cook for in-laws on top of it is overwhelming. You are expecting alot of yourself.
I agree. Although anger is normal, it sounds like she needs some help so she doesn't get to that point if this is her daily activity. She's amazing! Thank Diane for all you do ❤
I wonder if you sat down across from your MIL and told her you were having g a rough day, maybe she could help. I love when my daughter in law trusts me enough to ask me for help. Maybe God brought your MIL to the kitchen in the morning to do just that. She may not feel comfortable enough to just jump in unless you ask her to help. Anyway, I hope you are given the solution you pray for. God bless your day.
I agree. It's to much to me.
My goodness, I felt it wrong for me to comment on this … but Diana, is your MIL unable to make herself a cup of tea? Perhaps she is, but this set up seems a bit strange to me. But then I am a Brooklyn born, Jersey girl with opinions! But I will take to heart your experience in more frequent kneeling prayer. I am praying for you!
@inawertzberger2580 Same. I've got 5 little ones and I can't imagine having someone else to care for.
Diana, having extended family with you for such a long time is hard!!! Any chance you could let your in- laws do something for themselves or for you? You are strong, but with 4 young kids and extended family, help is necessary!!
This is just what I need to read as I am sitting in my car charging my cell phone in the aftermath of hurricane Beryl here in Houston.
Day 6 of no power. I have seen the Lord's goodness and miraculous provisions throughout this week. We have been able to testify to His goodness and receive blessings from others.
But, the heat is taking its toll on me (70 yrs), and I am snapping more and complaining to my husband than usual!!
Thank you for using that verse in Colossians. I'm going to ride it out and put it somewhere to look at.
And the 10 minute prayer habit... Not on these knees but I do have a small chair I can sit on in front of the bed!
For some of us, if we kneel in prayer, we also need to pray for help to get up again.
Wow, this is beautiful perspective, thank you so much for taking time to share and many blessings as you continue to recover and let your light shine brightly. So many thoughts and prayers for you all!! 💛💛💛
I am so sorry that you have been without power in this heat! I hope that the linemen can get your power restored soon. I am in Florida and understand the loss. 🙏
I’m in Houston too. Do you have power yet? Hoping so ❤
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Your daughter coloring in your devotional reminded me of when my daughter and a friend were playing as I was cooking, and I had my cookbooks out. They each took a cookbook and colored many 6-year old works of art throught the pages. Now 35-years later, whenever I open one of the cookbooks and see their creations, it brings a smile to my face!
Yes! That is so sweet, such wonderful perspective 💛💛💛
With the amount of toxicity I have experienced in my own family, I cannot imagine having any family members, even in-laws, over for such a long amount of time. 😬😬😬
I hope your ok and you're ability to be the best Mama possible isn't being hindered because of it. ❤ You are such a beautiful person, and you're videos are always so uplifting and encouraging ❤
Praying for you!
Thankfully are family are wonderful Christians and truly beautiful people, so it’s a gift for the kids to have this time with their grandparents… thank you for your support and care 💛💛💛
@@DianaKokku Good! ❤️
I truly wish I could say the same, but I'm thankful that it's the case for you!
When Cora is an adult and you go back and look in your journals, if you do, you are going to love those scribbles. I like to put who did the drawing and what day they did it. They grow up in a second and those are wonderful reminders that they were there. ❤
I finally learned to do that with my Grandchildren.
True! I have some scribbles from a child who went to God many years ago.
This is beautiful!! 🥹💛
You’re doing better than I would. I had my fourth when my oldest was five and can’t imagine the addition of in laws for the summer. No disrespect intended because they look like really sweet people and what a gift for them to enjoy those beautiful babies for the summer. If your pressure cooker is just steaming you’re doing great!! My lid would have shot across the room and out the window. Keep smiling and enjoy. Summer will be over before you know it. Extra blessings upon you Diana. 🙏
So true for many of us!😂
Girl, you have four children under six! Give yourself a little grace and don’t be so hard on yourself! Your solution was perfect; I need to remember to pray more and ask for God’s grace. One of my friends told me one time to always pray for grace, not patience. She said if you pray for patience, He will send you trials and tribulations so you learn patience 😂!
Love your videos, love your spirit, love you ♥️
Diana my world has fallen apart your words have helped me cry and stay still to feel the loss. A reminder to pray and feel it all. Prayer for strength and humility 🙏
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Prayers
Lord, please give strength and peace to this child of yours. Amen.
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Diana, I truly don't know how you do it with your in-laws there all summer! Even if you love them like crazy, that is still too long. My pressure cooker would have blown up! I will be praying for you!
And your glasses are so cute! They look perfect for your face shape!
You look absolutely beautiful ❤
You are human and anger is a feeling and only that - a feeling. Everything changes, including feelings. Parenting is the hardest job on the planet, even for Ministers. Your faith is wonderful. Give your feelings over to God. ❤❤
Your gift of prayer is beautiful. I enjoy them so much and timing is always perfect. Thank you!
Diana, we love you. I hope you feel appreciated. My in-laws help so much when we're together and I can't imagine the opposite... praying for your cup to be filled up ❤️
Thank you for the prayer call. So needed. Also, "Then the day is a freight train" oh man I feel that 😂 five kids here 11-2 and I feel like a tiny dot of me just started to surface... Literally a dot, but I'll take it. Cannot imagine adding in law family to the mix!!!!
I too have praying on my knees to be so powerful. It's much easier to focus and to not get distracted about all the other events in my day, and I also feel that it somehow supercharges my prayer when I'm in a posture of submission to God.
Thank you Diana for your beautiful words of encouragement! You're doing an amazing job in this season, please try not to be so hard on yourself ❤
8:15 yes! It's so hard bc it feels like someone is just sitting and watching (not helping) , but also judging - and so I put pressure on myself to do everything perfectly. My heart will get hard, and I will miss out on blessings. Only God can see and soften my heart!
I heard some say once: I never knew I had anger problems until I kids 🤪 oddly I could relate.
But also new baby+hormones+otherkiddos+in-laws = lots of possibilities to be under pressure to be stewing ❤ you’re normal. Excellent response to go pray!!! Wow!
Yes! Kids push buttons I didn’t know I had! 😂💛💛💛
Hahaha that’s a great way of putting it 😂😉
I take prayer walks when I need to calm down. My walk may only last 10 minutes; however, during that time, I am able to reset and return to whatever I was doing in a kinder manner.
Diana, i had to stop your video to pray for you. God impressed upon my heart that you needed prayer at this moment. He knows your needs and your inner most thoughts. My prayer for you is grace and peace as you move through this season of little ones. Hugs!
This is beautiful, Diana ❤
I felt inspired by your video! I've been wanting to have more intentional times of prayer together with my husband in our marriage, but so far we haven't been able to do so consistently. Your video inspired a thought about a time of day that would actually work to make this happen and I have great hope that this will become a life long habit for us.
Thank you for all the ways you spur us on in our faith and for your prayers every time. I've been housebound with sickness for 5 years now and I haven't been able to access church at all. For this season, this place has been church to me, a place of encouragement, stirring and prayer, so thank you so much. You've been such a huge gift to me ❤❤
My husband and I recently started saying the Our Father
And saying psalm 91.
It has lifted the who prays better anxiousness out of the equation.
And Helps my husband lead without feeling like he’s not good enough at praying.
You can’t pray better than the Bible scriptures.
The ten minutes 3 a day seem like a good practice. Thank you Diana. Much love.to you and your family.🙏💕😀
This is so beautiful, thank you so much for taking time to share 🥰🥰🥰
“I’m feeling a ton of pressure not to mess them up” speaking to my mama heart…I adore you and and one of the reasons I follow you is your genuineness with us. It’s a breath of fresh air. Sidenote: I love your glasses!
Diana, my heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine how you cope with everything you have going on around you. I know that I couldn’t do it. Surely, God IS helping you. ❤🙏✝️💖‼️
Your mother -in-law understands and she also thinks you are wonderful daughter-in-law 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Thank you for saying that 🥹💛
Diana you are amazing!!!! Your plate is so full but you make time for us with videos that bless and encourage us!!! You have such a servants heart in so many ways!!! You walk out your faith and not just talk about it!! You are the real deal!!! Praying the Lord blesses you beyond what you could hope or imagine as you bless us all!!!!
Motherhood is a daily work in progress. Get your rest, and family to help you so you can have me time helps. We have several narcissistic neighbors surrounding us that do everything they can to agitate daily. Kids act way better. That's the honey in the rock.
I love the illustration of the pressure cooker. Being an early chid care provider I need to put on grace with the children I work with. To direct and guide their steps in love. Thank you for speaking truth. We are all human and get tired and when you rest in the Lords word, He refreshes us. You are an amazing mom raising 4 beautiful children.
Prayers for all the commenters and Diana and her family. I found some devotional books at the thrift store that have been very uplifting to me. Keep looking around you for the good amid all of the busy-ness.
Thank you. This really spoke to me today. I need to make time for prayer again. In the past, I have found great peace through praying the rosary daily, but it does take a good 20 minutes and can be hard to fit in. I'm going to figure out what to do and get back to more prayer. You are a blessing.
Hi Diana, so glad to notice that you are only human too;-)) You are doing great, so don't worry too much😊❤
The Serenity Prayer is very helpful for me when life hits that unmanageable level. It helps me so much because often I’m being nice vs holding a boundary etc with my kids or other commitments. Or it can just creep up and anger spills out. Anger used to make me feel ashamed and now I’m working on seeing what it’s trying to tell me and trusting God it will be okay if I make a change and courage because change is hard!
Not sure how it happens but every Saturday your message and prayer is just for me. Thank you! ❤
it comes for me too, try placing a paper towel under the whistle so this water gets absorbed and the splatter may be less ,I learn something great every time i see your video.
Thank you Diana. We are leaving to visit family in Alaska next week I SO loved this. I love Colossians. I also love the verse in Phillipians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
And I always ADD... Think AND SPEAK about these things. Bless you sweet lady, you have a LOT on your plate!
Thank you !
Begin the day with a short prayer:
Dear Lord, I love you and I need you !
And pray short prayers as much as you can:
Lord, help !
Lord bles…!
Lord, thank you…
This attitude will change you and your life.
May God bless you all!
Diana- I wish I knew we when I was younger that maternal anger is so common - from fatigue, worry, fear, guilt, and overwhelm. When I turned it over to God, he guided me to streamline my household tasks, calendar, and burdens. I know your in laws are from a culture where daughter in laws serve without question, but I will pray that maybe they could adapt to be more helpful. It’s not a cultural feature that is helpful anymore.
Diana, thank you for the vulnerability and courage in that sense of sharing with us. I appreciate the encouragement and beautiful smile you carry with grace from the Lord. Thank you again for this video and the other videos you share. 😊💕 praying for you and your beautiful family. May the strength of the Lord carry you and continue to provide the wisdom only He can give.
I hear you about anxiety over not messing up our kids. I have a teenager and preteen and this is a huge struggle for me right now. Thanks for sharing this. It is good to know that others are dealing with this, too.
I love your videos. I found a bible plan on the Bible App to calm anxiety and it's 7 breath prayers. I read the devotional, read the scripture along with it and go back to the devotional and the breath prayer for the day. I keep that window open on my phone so anytime I feel like the walls are closing in, I look at it and breathe in and breathe out the prayer. I did it for 7 days and noticed it helped my anxiety, so I am doing it again. I notice I'm calmer now naturally and I'm recalling some of the breath prayers when I don't have my phone with me. It's been very helpful.
@dianakokku, I have to do the exact same thing! Prayer is my calming space. We all need to take things to the Lord and leave it with Him. Prayer truly is the best therapy!
You are an inspiration of openness and willingness to learn and grow ❤️❤️
So helpful. Really appreciate your authenticity.
When I read about what the Apostles went through and STILL prayed for God to open the door for them to deliver the message to more people, even ones who hated them and wanted them dead, I am ashamed. I think we can all do better, and I need to pray for this more often. 😟
Pray 🙏🏼 without ceasing! ❤ I am a single mom of a special needs child and it is extremely difficult at times and exhausting. When I start feeling overwhelmed and discouraged?… Girl I go wherever to pray 🙏🏼 listen to a devotional or sermon because I can’t be the mom I am without God 🙌🏼 no way no how. And I to get angry. But I am finding that God is way more powerful than the struggles and storms I go through. I have to 🙏🏼 God is so good!!!! ❤🕊️🙌🏼
I treasure in my Bible where my daughter colored in it 22 years ago!❤
One thing I use regularly now - that you suggested, when burdens begin to feel too much is "I give everything and everyone to you Lord." It especially helps when even having to verbalise certain thoughts feels overwhelming.
Great video.
I’m really scared of pressure cookers. We had one when I was a child & I wouldn’t go into the kitchen when the whistle was going off. So scary.
I guess a way we could pray 3 times a day is when we bless the food. We could thank Heavenly Father for things & ask Him for help with the things that we need help with.
I have a strong testimony of prayer & know that it works. x 16:34
What if you are not supposed to do it all. And having to be the one that does everything for everybody. I am guilty of trying to do it all and gettin lost in trying. The anger you addressed might be a bit more complex.
I need to listen to my own words here but. Also I think maybe your sister taught me, let go of the expectations and pair it down to what you can actually get done. Maybe everybody loves you even if you weren’t doing it all. Take care of your heart and soul as well. Some body once told me „you can not pour, from an empty cup“. Praying for you
Your words are so delightful, i feel overwhelmed with everything as well and you just describe my life as well. I need to get back to more prayer time, on my knees, I want to be a Prayer Warrior.... thanks for being so you. Blessings to you and much grace
So sorry you’re dealing with anger. Baby and older kids sap your energy! Your hormones also create anger! Praise God that you have the Lord in your life to help you through this time! Hugs and love!
I'm distracted by the glasses, not because of the reflection but bc I love them!!! they look great on you!
Oh Diana, you are in such a difficult but beautiful time. My mother used to tell me these are the hard years but I didn’t understand how fast they really go. You are right in keeping close to the Lord now. Stay as close as you can all day. He fed 5000 with no difficulty. He can make your work light. On a side note, for no reason I have felt called to kneel by my bed for nightly prayer for the past few nights! I never have in my life. There are no coincidences right? Hang in there dear. You are such a bright spot for us to watch. ❤
I realized that the longer the fuse, the larger the explosion. Meaning the more patient you are or seem to be, the more we take, the bigger the meltdown. And those with short fuses have smaller meltdowns but more frequent.
Thank you for sharing this. I will watch it several times. Even though I cannot imagine you ever pressure cooking over! You comfort me by sharing we all struggle. Thank you. ❤
you are super pretty you look amazing despite being in a hard season of your life! I know how this feels when mine were little I sometimes blew up and I felt so bad...it get s better.
Amen in Jesus' name may we all go to Jesus in prayer for help with patience and anger, Good topic to discuss!
Diana,
You’re such an inspiration❣️
I’m grateful you had a getaway space 😂 (your car) to share your heart and family journey. I’m blown away how you manage your time and continue to perfect your “pressure cooker” of sorts --by diffusing your thoughts and actions through heartfelt prayer time with our Lord, Jesus❤
Love you. Love your channel. Sending love and gratitude from Massachusetts. 🙏💜💖💕🥰
Diana you are a breath of fresh air 🩷
Diana, may you and your family have a beautiful week. 💐
Thank you for sharing this message with us.
You are an inspiration, thank you for this! I can definitely loose my cool and praying in the am works so well!
Having in-laws with you who need different foods, etc. is an additional stress, even if they're easy people. Maybe find a local teenager to be a mother's aide when you have guests. And 4 little ones! Mom needs a break!
This is a great idea
Diana your videos are amazing-thank u for all that u do-this was wonderful to hear today-Thank u for this reset today ❤
I have 4 kids also, ages 1 (2 next month)-8. It's so hard some days. This was a great reminder!
One last thought, I promise! In the Bible, when Martha had just about enough, she blew her top and kind of went off on Jesus, telling him that he should tell Mary to help her out. What did Jesus say to her? Did he say, Oh Martha just be cheerful and bear this heavy load all by yourself? Did he say just put a heavy layer of frosting over it and everything will be OK? No, he made a statement to encourage Martha to take a look at what she was doing and why. Jesus said "Martha Martha, you are careful (care-full) for many things". And in another scripture we are told not to be careful for anything.
That's my third comment and I promise I won't send any more, but I think your video really affected me, and I feel that I need to stand up in your defense.
I think that we have not been very fair with our expectations of women and we just expect that they are going to carry ever-increasing loads and not break. And we teach them that if they just smile and keep quiet that it is a mark a virtue. But I think that what happens to these women who just keep bearing the load is that resentment builds up within them (hence the stereotypical "martyr" mother). Could that be what happened when you watched your in-law watching you as you were overloaded and working to serve her while she sat there? You see, if you go along with these customs without questioning whether those customs are corrupt, and you keep stuffing that resentment, you will harm those relationships. It will get in the way of your love for your in-laws, and even for your husband for his not stepping in.
Not only that, your children are watching. You are teaching your daughters that they should be over-burdened and to put on a happy mask without asking for help. You're also teaching your sons what they should expect from their future wives. What if you showed them a godly example of not accepting ungodly expectations, but doing so with love and firmness? Might your boys learn to have compassion and respect for their future wives, and your girls to stand up for themselves and set healthy boundaries in love?
Agree 💯%
I agree 100% too!
I like your videos and honesty. I respectfully say sometimes people need to see what they see. Maybe it's okay to not be perfect, to ask for help. To say, I really need some time to reset. None of us are perfect, or able to maintain it all on our own. Sometimes people have to have the cake without the icing. Doesn't mean we can't be polite, or kind, but we can sit down and relax too. Pulling for you in all you do! Sometimes the ones hardest on us, are ourselves. I do it too. Sending big hugs and love!:)
I really appreciated that count down timer with your ad. I feel like You Tube content creators deserve to have the sponsors and such but it does get frustrating sometimes when the “commercial” just starts and we have no idea if it’ll be 20 seconds or 5 minutes. I know that all sounds really petty but just wanted you to know that your timer was very appreciated!
Thank you for saying that, I always try to be as considerate as possible! 💕💕💕
Great analogy!! I appreciate the real life and honesty!❤
I have been meditating on those verses In Colossians 3 as I work through forgiveness. The pressure cooker illustration is profound and visually highlights exactly what transpires internally.
We all have different stress tolerances.
This is just what I needed to hear this morning. ❤
Thku. I needed to hear this. I myself, is also a pressure cooker. 💕
Diana, Thank you! I want to add the 10 minute prayer on my knees to my daily devotions. Keep going with your videos. They are uplifting and powerful.
Thank you for your message. I do have a short fuse and boil over too easily. That is something I am always having to pray about. I really like your glasses. They look great. Blessing on all your family.
Thank you for this honesty today!
I love listening to you and learn from listening to
Wow your hand's are full and yes I we all do this.
Thanks you. Needed to hear this rn. Also in a season with 3 littles all close together
You might try turning off the stove a early and letting the pressure cooker cool down (and naturally release) a bit before you open the vent. You could also try cooking it in sn instant pot (eith a lot less cook time).
Thank you for sharing this! God bless you as you bless others in His Word!
Thank you for your message today
Pressure cooker may be too full. Pls read directions on maximum cups and pounds to cook. Need bigger cooker for big family. 8 qt. Instead of 3 qt. I tried instapot. Back to my old fashioned cooker. Sometimes the old ways are the best ways. Live your reminders for our lives. 78 yr old Gramii still learning life!!! Going to reread Colassions today.
I learned Indian cooking back in the 90’s from a amazing Ayurvedic doctor. Classes in her basement kitchen were amazing. Anyhoo, I had great little pressure cookers. Now I really like using electric pressure cookers. Hey seem to have better attitudes…
When we are angry, it's our body, mind, and emotions telling us that something isn't right and it needs to change. I don't always think we are at fault and should beat ourselves up that we aren't patient enough. It is also God telling us, "Son or daughter, take care of yourself, you are doing too much and if you don't you are gonna crack". He loves us and talks to us also through our body signals. He created us and put these warning signals in our bodies to listen to. When we feel anger it is us at our most honest. God is not afraid of our anger, he can handle it and He loves our honesty. Anger is not a sin. It is psychologically healthy. It is just a signal of honestly that something is off. I have learned that faith needs to be coupled with psychology other wise we crack. I know from experience. Thank you for your encouragement to pray for 10 minutes a day. That really helped me. Love ya, Diana, you are a real sweetheart 💝
Im not religious..but I like to walk and feel the sun on my back.
Thank you, I really needed this this morning.
Thank you for your video,it’s inspiring. I also love your glasses, so pretty!
So much wisdom here. Thanks, Diana. And I think I'll adopt that verse too!
Thank you Diana.
There is so much information out there!
It’s hard to let my phone go.
This is a good reminder.
I would love to know where you got your glasses? They are great and I think they'd be the perfect shape for my face!
You are awesome. Thanks for your messages!