Measuring
Just yesterday we took a trip out to the home we are in the process of purchasing. We needed to take some measurements so we could do some pricing. We will be knocking out a wall and redoing the kitchen. We are also going to be replacing a lot of flooring and eventually redoing the bathrooms. Out came the tape measure and the measuring began.
The day before, hubby and I went to rent a movie. The cashier pointing to my ever enlarging belly asked if I was just about ready. I chuckled and said, “Oh no, I still have 3 months.” With a look of surprise she asked if I was having twins. Now I am used to that, it was a suspicion with the last child too. I told her no that there was just one little baby in there. Her response….. “Oh, it must be a really big baby, I will pray for you!” I smiled and simply said thank you. After leaving the store, I promptly asked my husband if I really looked 9 months pregnant already. He said no and we chalked it up to the fact that this isn’t a first baby (like many tend to assume) but is baby number nine. I would like to add that as of 4 weeks ago I was measuring right on, remeasuring will happen in a couple of days at my next appointment.
Measurements are pretty important and aid in guidance. There are all kinds of measurements. The most important measurements however are those by which we measure our lives. So by what standard do we measure our lives? Imagine trying to redo a kitchen when the concept of an inch was not an actual standard measurement but an eyeballing of what an inch should be. Everyone will be a bit different and in the end the cabinets and woodwork will not fit. If we listen to our culture then standards will be whatever each individual decides. But this is not something that in the end will work and fit together because everything is relative. There is one standard for life that has proven the test of time. This standard was set before the foundation of the world by the creator of the world. Do you not think that the one who placed this world in motion knows best how this world should function? God has set the standard! He tells us of this standard in his word. It is a standard we can bank on. It is a standard that brings about joy and peace . What is your standard for life??
I encourage you to not listen to the beat of the culture but to listen to our creator and live your life according to his standard.
Posted in Christianity, house, pregnancy
August 30th, 2008 at 4:47 am
Thanks for visiting me today. I have been praying for you during your adventures.
I love this post. When I was pregnant with my third, I started getting the ready to pop statements at 6 months. And with my fourth the same thing. No one can believe me when I am wearing maternity clothing by 12 weeks but understand.
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:50 am
I always get those responses too. Only I am asked, “Twins?” I say, “No, just one.” — to which they respond wide-eyed, “TRIPLETS?”
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one. I can’t wait to see how huge I get with #10!
Blessings,
Janne
http://janne.cc/blog
September 3rd, 2008 at 6:11 pm
And here I didn’t know this happened. Maybe that’s because we only have 3 so far.
Praise God for showing us how He wants to live, and for teaching us through a relationship with Him!
September 5th, 2008 at 5:45 am
I love your analogy with the inch/cabinets. Puts it all in perspective, doesn’t it!
Anyway, I’m pretty small, so pregnancy, especially in the last 3 months.. and I tend to go a week or two overdue.. so I get a lot of questions of multiples and, “HAVE YOU HAD THAT BABY YET?” (Obvious questions always make me giggle!)