Now, to clarify, my husband knows that I cherish my long walks in the glorious sunshine through the beautiful nature preserve, and that they do amazing things to help me calm down and refocus.So, it was a truly loving suggestion.
When I got to the lake, I sat and watched the lovely ducks as they humorously dunked their heads in the water, with their feathery bottoms straight up in the air, and their little webbed feet wriggling. Whole groups of them were doing this, over and over, much to my amusement.
Then, as I was marveling over these amazing creatures and their entertaining ways, it occurred to me that I Can't Make a Duck! No matter how hard I try, I'm fairly certain that I will never be able to make a duck! I could think and worry as well, but I still would not be able to make a duck!
There is only one Person that I know of who could make a duck, and that is God. He is so incredibly wonderful, powerful, and creative, and I am simply dust. Who am I to think that I am anything, compared to the majesty of God?
In light of this new revelation, I realized that I Can't Be a Good Wife, Mother, or Homeschool Teacher, Either! I am simply unable to on my own. It really is an impossible task for someone who is only dust.
But God can, and does, make ducks! And God can, and will, help me be a good wife, mother, and homeschool teacher! That is, if I continue to abide in Him, and place all my trust in Him and not myself.
I am so thankful to God that I do not have to be perfect on my own, nor that I will ever be called upon to make a duck!
Great post, Mom! Sounds like you had a very providential morning :) I have seen those ducks too... so funny!
ReplyDeleteGreat message!! I have been a little stressed about school and keeping the house cleaned and organized and everything else that seems to be slipping through the cracks....Time for some re-evaluation! Isn't that what homeschool moms constantly do?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel...Providential, indeed! I love the walks and bike rides through that park. Time for you and me to go again!
ReplyDeleteAnita, you are absolutely right! You can't just sit back and coast in this profession!
ReplyDeleteA great post, Paula. I was just telling my husband a few days ago, "I am treading water - not regressing, but not progressing either." Homemaking and prepping to start another year of homeschool has me frazzled! But the Lord has called me to be a homemaker and a homeschool mom, so He will equip me to do both. :)
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Lisa
I'll echo Lisa's comment above... Yet I've done this for so many years that it should come as second nature. Perhaps I'm relying too much on my experience and not as much as I should be on the Lord. What a wonderfully inspiring post! Thanks for sharing, ~Lisa
ReplyDeleteMy nickname is ducki so your post title intrigued me. I love it. A great reminder for us all. We can't make a duck and we can't be good wives, but God can help us get there. Found you through Heavenly Homemakers.
ReplyDeleteSo true. Thanks for the reminder and I love the pictures! Hilarious!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! It is so amazing that the Lord Almighty is with His children always loving and helping us! It is so crazy when we forget that and try working stuff out on our own!
ReplyDeleteThank you this was such a timely message for me to hear. Now when I see the ducks on our lake I will be forever reminded I cannot make a duck...but God can! And he also can make me into what I am suppose to be for His glory not mine.
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Paula, what a great post. Timely.
ReplyDeleteOh...some days I tread water....and sometimes sink. Those are the days I have decided to try to make the 'duck' without him! I love your post and your blog...I am so thankful I found you through the Post hop! Rebecca
ReplyDeleteA very heart-felt thank you to everyone for all of your encouraging comments! I really appreciate your stopping by for a visit!
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