This is my daughter’s room. Needless to say, I welcomed Chapter 20 of “I Used to Be So Organized- Organizing Children’s Rooms and Treasures”.
Lauren comes by it naturally. I remember my room looking much the same. It didn’t matter how many times my mom came in and cleaned it…the mess returned. It’s the same story with Lauren. I go in once every few weeks and clean up only to see it back in its messy state a few days later. And that’s when it happens – I become what Lysa Terkeurst would call “Unglued”.
Gum on the floor, papers littering the bed, toys on the ground jabbing into my feet, clothes shoved in a corner…I completely lose it. I ask her why she can’t keep it clean. I demand that she try harder. I lecture her about the proper care of her clothing. Then I walk back to my room, notice my closet, and realize what a hypocrite I am.
I am just as messy, my mess just manifests in different ways. She comes by it naturally. Part of me wants to “reform” her…but God prompts me to let her be exactly who she is.
She is creative, and with creative often comes a bit messy. I wouldn’t have her any other way. I can put the tips from Chapter 20 into practice, hoping that the next time I step into her room I will not be greeted with a Lego stabbing me in the foot. I want to teach her ways to manage her clutter so that she experiences less stress. But yelling at her, exploding, and becoming angry does not accomplish that.
Yes…clearly, I am in need of our next Online Bible Study – Unglued. And perhaps you are too? I have read a bit of “Unglued” by Lysa Terkeurst and it is phenomenal. I don’t just say that so you will buy the book – I say it because it is true.
As much as I have improved over the years when it comes to having a handle on my emotions – when it comes to how I treat those I love most – I still find my attitude at times to be unmanageable and unacceptable. What a gift we have had studying “I Used to Be So Organized”. I hope our hearts and minds are a bit more clutter free. But dear sister, let me encourage you to never stop growing. Please pray about joining the Unglued study that begins September 23rd. I say pray about it because I want you to take this commitment seriously. If you decide you would like to sign up you may do so at www.melissataylor.org .
This is going to be an amazing study, and one I hope you will join us for. I am giving away a copy of “Unglued” today. To enter to win all you need to do is leave a comment below. Just share whatever is on your heart today. I would love to hear from you! You have until August 9th at midnight to enter and I will announce the winner.
Finally, I want to leave you with Psalm 20: 1-5. It has been an absolute privilege to get to know you all throughout this study…
May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.
May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.
May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
May we shout for joy over your victory
and lift up our banners in the name of our God.
I think all of us come unglued at some point. I know I do and I don’t even have any children yet. I am very much looking forward to the study on emotions and learning how to control them. And I have very much enjoyed reading about getting organized. Thank you to all of the ladies who put on these studies! God bless each of you!
I enjoy reading your blog Stephanie. I am excited about Unglued! I desperately need help in dealing with my emotions in my relationship. Most of them are a “hot mess”
I’ve read the chapter that Lysa has on her site…it looks just great…so practical and encouaging….thanks for this offer.
Girl, I couldn’t help but hear your Southern accent while reading this blog!
I just want you to know that your daughter has nothing on my best friend whose name I won’t mention on here.
Cars get just as messy as rooms, and she once shrugged off a week old half a pizza I found in the trunk of her car underneath a bunch of papers and softball equipment. Man, I love that girl! She is, as you say your daughter is, quite creative. She just doesn’t care what others think about her mess! I can learn from that.
Every once in awhile, when I have too many deadlines, my office looks similar to the picture above. However, I also have severe control issues, so it gets whipped back into shape as soon as I have time.
Keep writin’ and reflectin.’ There is such a future for you! And, as always, thanks for sharing!
I have a car like that…and my apt is better, but not what it should be…still working on it…and I am 59!
I just had a discussion with both my kids before bed about their rooms and how much we are needing to clean them due to the amount of stuff they had! I wish that I had used more love in my voice. I am feeling like we are serving our home, not it serving us! Time to go read chapter 20 in I Used to Be so Organized!
Steph what timely blessing! I blew it today! Yup, I became unglued over something.
Oh girl we all do! But we are growing!!!
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I know the book Unglued would be very helpful for me. I really enjoy Lisa’s books and plan to be a part of the next Bible study online.
Stephanie thank you for being part of such a wonderful on line Bible Study team! Awesome! when I saw the picture you posted of your daughter’s room it brought back memories of my son’s room–my 23 old son came home for the weekend–i opened the door and what did I find clothes/suitcase opened all over the floor–i closed the door and said Thank you God for bringing him home–he’s a third year optometry student and I knew he needed some down time–I read the first two chapters of Unglued wow I cannot wait to do the on line study–I do have a prayer request my small bowel is not playing pretty–I would ask for your prayers as I go back to UNC to see my GI doctor–thank you for all of your support, encouragement, and prayers hugs Sue C
Sue I’m so glad you shared this prayer request! Dear Lord, please bring Sue peace, healing, and relaxation in your presence. Praying an abundance of your grace overflowing her cup. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Thanks for your words of wisdom during this study. Thanks for sharing a part of you with us. Unglued is something I look forward to. Lisa is really great. I heard her speak at a local church in my area. I have been hooked on Proverbs 31 since that day. I also try to tell others about it. I know lots of ladies who get your daily devotions now. You all are making a difference in others.
Sue in the post above this one. Prayed for you Sister!
I am the same way when it comes to those I love the most. I am more understanding with a friend or a stranger. Maybe it is because I know that my family will always love me. But at what cost?!
Thank you for the reminder that I need to keep growing so that only God’s love shines through me.
Lori, it is so easy to come unglued when we are comfortable…like with our family. So excited to read Lysa’s book and be challenged to grow out of comfort zones!
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My daughter is a grown woman now and i remember her room looking much the same. I am so pleased that she is now a tidy person. I on the otherhand still have much room for improvement!
I am so looking forward to the unglued bible study!
Yay! So there is hope! LOL
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It seems like mothering never ends and I seem to want the whole world to live by my standards. What ever happened to “Do not judge”, “think of others more highly than yourself,” Thank you for leading me back to the basics again.
Thank YOU for your sweet, encouraging, and honest comment! Hugs!!!
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My room looked just like that when I was a girl. My home 50 years later is neat and organized. I am also a very creative woman. My 40 year old daughter….same thing. Be strong and courageous all you younger moms out there
persevere and have hope! The big thing that helps me with the unglued thing, go first to Jesus, then remember how Yucky I am going to feel after I come unglued…..try, try, try to pull back to a slow simmer…it is super harder while in the child rearing, hormonal changing years. But with God’s strength and a safe place to vent your emotions it can be stopped. Try to continue a generational problem or pass it down to your kids.
Amen girl!
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That last sentence is try NOT to continue a generational problem or pass it down!
I know my daughters pick up there habits from me, too. Each time I look into their room, their closet, their desks, I see my own messes and clutter reflected back at me. Through this study I have been hoping to learn habits that will help them become better organized before they are my age! Someone wrote once that we need to “be the person we want our children to become” and it pierces me every time. God help me to become more like Jesus so my kids will see that example and follow, too.
Oh Darla, I hear you. But I bet your children are seeing an example of how a person follows Christ and you bless them beyond measure with that for sure. Way to go girl!
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I definitely need a copy of Unglued – having three special needs children, especially one who is in major crisis at the moment and we cannot get the people in charge of her services to see that we need out of the home help, my emotions are all over the place!
Oh girl I’m so sorry. We too have a child with special needs and struggle to get him services. It can be so frustrating. Praying for you girl and that this next school year will be filled with unexpected blessings.
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I have enjoyed this study so much. It’s been somewhat overwhelming because there is do much to be done, but I am taking baby steps and I will persevere!! I am SO ready for “Unglued”. God’s blessings to you!
Yay!!! Blessings to you too!
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Oh, my gosh!! This is exactly what my Lauren’s room looked like for years, Stephanie!!! It was our main conflict until I finally realized I needed to pick my fights and this was MINOR compared to helping mold and shape her heart. She and I were very different. I am neat and organized. And she was not. I prayed for wisdom on how to deal with this area. God was faithful to help me with give and take so she felt she had a voice.
We agreed on a compromise. During the week I would shut the door and she could leave it how she wanted (unless company was coming). But by the weekend it had to be picked up. She agreed. I will tell you that over time, she began to pick it up during the week because it was SOOOO much work for her to clean on Fridays. It was the perfect answer. God is so good to give us wisdom when we ask.
Funny this is…now she is in college, and she is much more organized and neat!!
Love you, Stephanie. It has been a true blessing working with you on the on-line Bible study team. Thanks for sharing today a great message with us today.
Love you too sweet Wendy! Thank you so much for your comment. Means so much to me. I have always been partial to your posts about your Lauren because y’all have such a beautiful relationship. I hope me and my Lauren always have the closeness y’all do. It’s beautiful.
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Wendy, this is a perfect solution! I think I might give your idea a try!
I am struggling today. Not just with emotion, but with decisions I can’t seem to make no matter what I do. Unglued sounds like a fitting description today.
Prayed for you just now. Been there alot myself lately. Try to do easy mindless things that can move you in a positive direction so you dont get bogged down in negative thoughts. Thank God for showing you each small step to take and giving you strength and courage to put yourself to action, then thank Him for helping you make progress.
Encourage you to pray as you probably already have. Then Baby Steps.– I too struggle with decisions
Oh Carrie, I want to pray with you. God, please provide Carrie with wisdom and discernment regarding the decisions she needs to make. Help her to have unending peace and rest in You. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Thank you, Stephanie. I would love to win a copy of Unglued. Thank you for the quote from the Psalms. It summarizes our study perfectly.
Thanks Caroline!
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I think I actually wrote that! But I have a 15 year-old son instead of a daughter. Over the years, our glue has become stronger, and we have learned to accept that with two messy (I mean creative) parents, he is in a hopeless mix of DNA. “Losing it” was only creating more frustration for us and bad feelings for my son toward himself. He thought something was wrong with him. We are finally learning that all he needs is some (calm) daily guidance, and he will willingly clean up his room. Our home is much more peaceful when we don’t allow ourselves to become “unglued” over the whole thing. Thank you so much for sharing your story and encouraging us to look beyond the mess to the child. Blessings!!
What wisdom you have girl! Thank you for sharing!!!!!
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I have been working on my anger issues for years. I never miss an opportunity to learn more and pick up hints on new (to me) ways to handle and keep it under control. I am dealing with two fighting daughters right now and I am staying out of it, however my tongue is very sore from biting it.
I would love to win a copy of Unglued. . .
LOL! I understand that tongue soreness thing
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What I am feeling today is a little bit of sadness that this study is coming to an end. It was my first online study and it has been such a blessing. Thanks for all that you do, Stephanie, and the rest of the P31 team. I am definitey looking forward to the Unglued study!
Christa! So excited you will be joining us for another study!!!!
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yay P31 team…you guys are to be commended for allowing God to use your talents. can’t wait for the next online study….this was my first and ‘unglued’ won’t be my last. pretty sure I’m gonna read it cover to cover as soon as i get it….and then delve deeply when it’s time…..
Yay!!!!!
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My oldest 3 children (now 17, 14, and 12) all had rooms that looked like this at one point or another. When my now 4 yr. old came along I vowed to be more diligent in teaching her orderliness (1 Cor. 14:40 says everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way). Yet I peek in her room today and see a mess that looks a lot like your daughter’s room. I can tell you from experience, they outgrow most of it, But we have to give them the tools and we have to keep it together when teaching them. Becoming unglued doesn’t help anyone.
I LOVE Lysa’s book and have so many highlights in it that were it a paper copy it would probably be wet from the yellow ink! Praying that the person who wins it is as blessed by it as I have been!
Thank you Ginny for your mommy wisdom. You bless me so much girl.
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This has been an outstanding study. Blessings to All those involved. I am progressing in a more organized direction thanks to this study. The Holy Spirit has impressed upon me the areas that I need to work on, it has been very fruitful. I can not wait to get going on the next study “Unglued” to see where the Lord will lead us.
I’m so excited too Cathie!!!!
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I hear you. I am so looking forward to learning how to properly express emotions do I don’t become “unglued” with my family. Lately my question has again been how does crucifying the self-life look like in the day to day when family members would simply not stop taking advantage? Does surrendering all rights to self mean never saying no or never expressing a disappointment in their decisions?
Very good questions…lots to think about in those for sure!!!
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Have so enjoyed the P31 online studies that I have had the opportunity to participate in. You ladies are always such a blessing. Would love to win the book Unglued. Sounds great. Thanks so much for all you do.
Thank YOU Connie for your sweet comment.
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Sooo many thoughts are rushing through my mind…I am a mother of 5 young adults…with only 1 out of the nest! I remember when my children’s rooms looked exactly like this! Toys everywhere…and I’d do the same thing…come unglued…sit in the middle of their room, doin the “put away, throw away, give away” thing!…The problem was and still is “TOO MUCH STUFF”! And they always blamed the other for the condition of their room! Funny thing is, now it’s my youngest daughter, and second oldest daughter who are sharing a room…and this very morning, Stephie walks in the living room dumping a load of washed towels on the couch, saying, this is one of my biggest pet peeves, as she fussed about her baby sister throwing down all of the towels on their bedroom floor! (Along with practically every garment she owns…I’ve just never been able to get across to them the concept “don’t put it down, put it away”!) Well…there is hope! My oldest daughter Kim, is married, and when I go to her house, It is beautiful, very tidy! Either her husband is a miracle worker, or she finally grasped the things I so desperately tried to teach her while she was growing up!
Currently, I am helping to raise two precious baby girls, 5 mos., and 17 mos! With babies comes A LOT MORE STUFF!!! Our home is filled with love and laughter…it may be one of my biggest challenges in life to keep it clean…but this is what I KNOW….the ONLY houses that I know are perfect, are those of some of my beloved elderly friends…who are sometimes very lonesome. I will press on…for all too soon…my babies will all be grown…and leave our nest…and then…maybe my house can be perfect too! <3
Oh girl, how much more important is love and laughter than a perfect house!!!! Enjoy those babies!!!! Love em like crazy!!!!
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I am so looking forward o the next study. The one thing I learned most from this study is Put God first and keep moving. Don’t get bogged down and over whelmed. Take one step, no matter how small or how hard. The next step will get a little easier and before you know it, a big task is complete.
Great tips Angel. Thank you!
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I could take a similar photo of my daughters room! I’ve ordered a copy of Unglued from Amazon here in the UK and am looking forward to the next study.
Great!!!
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I look forward to being a part of the “Unglued” study. I have learned much from this study. Just being told to “clean up your room” without having the knowledge of how to accomplish it leads to stress and the feeling that we can “never” gain control of our clutter.
As a child with ADD and a severe case of “people-pleaser syndrome”, the feeling being totally overwhelned by my mess and of fear of failure to get it right led to many days of frustration and tears and internal character attacks. Some children (& and adults) truely need to be taught and shown how to make sense out of mayhem, much less clean the surfaces underneath. Not only did I never
gain confidence in this area, I now have fladhbacks to feelings of conflict and failure every time I try to dig out of my messy home as an adult. Shame is so toxic. Such a blessing to see that you are trying to provide structure for your daughter as you give her the tools to create spaces of organization for more peace in her life. Good for you.
On girl shame IS toxic. I felt it a lot too, although from different circumstances. If I may, I suggest the book “how to forgive ourselves totally” by RT Kendall. Amazingly powerful in this area.
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I agree. So glad Glynnis had helped us with the “hows” of cleaning!
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Stephanie – thank you so much for sharing. Wow deja vu while reading it only it’s my son’s room. He is creative though & I love how you express what we should do verses what we do when we become ‘unglued’. I have thoroughly enjoyed this Bible study and have grown and met an amazing group of women! I look forward to becoming the person God wants me to be through these Bible studies. Thank you for the opportunity and the giveaway.
Thx Kendra! What a sweet comment
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Look forward to studying with you!!!!
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I am the mother of two adult children, both boys, I wish I would have first of all been a Christian when I was the mother of two busy, over-active and always “entertaining” young boys. They were four years apart. Now they are 42 and 38 and raising children of their own. I became a Christian when I was forty years old, my spouse and I had divorced the year before. I felt lost, broken, confused and unloved by my spouse, friends, and was just plain “Unglued”… Then God came into my life and gave me hope. He showed me His amazing love, forgiveness and grace none of which I felt I deserved but needed so badly. I regret so many mistakes I made raising my sons, i wish had known then allI know now was raising them. I know I made more errors, came “unglued’ often and was not the mom they should have had and deserved. But, I truly thought I was a Christian, but sadly, after the divorce God finally opened my eyes. I picture Him as the Father in the story in the Bilbe of the Prodigal Son, He was standing at the end of the road with His arms open wide just waiting fo rme to come home to Him. I know I did nothing to earn, deserve or receive HIs awesome love, forgiveness and grace but know I was that day when I accepted Him as MY LORD AND SAVIOR He blessed beyond words.
I pray for other moms who are raising children at this time of their lives to get this book, it has changed me, my life, my thinking, and I just want to give copies of it to everyone I know. I have started reading it this past week and cannot put it down. Lisa your love, information, wisdom, insight and use of God”s Word throughout this book give anyone hope no matter who they are, no matter, what they have done in their past.
I know I can’t erase the mistakes of my past and the many ways I have hurt my sons. Unfortunately, neither of them are saved, don’t want to hear, speak or even have a semi-casual conversation about HIm. I have tried for many years now. I become a Christian 25 years ago yesterday. All of the damage had already been done by me, my words, actions, and deeds. I know God has forgiven me even though I know I dont’ deserve it. But pray someone would be able to tell them about Jesus and HIs love for them. I pray for them daily and ask God to put someone into their lives to help them see the “LIght of Jesus love for them”.
I hope if you have had a similiar experience you will read this with love and understanding. I regret all of my mistakes raising them. As a result of that and the “Fall-out of divorce” my sons have both chosen to write me out of their lives. I am not asking for sympathy, but wish someway, somehow they would forgive me, love, me and allow me to talk to them peacefully and beg them to understand what I did not know…Jesus… He is truly the only way… truth and life. I pray for anyone else in my circumstances now and in the past. If you don’t know Jesus. Get down on your knees, ask Him into your life and begin to LIVE with HIm, He promises never to leave you nor forsake you, will love you,” forgive your sins as far as the East is from the West”. I wish I had know all of this then.
All I know I can do is go forward daily in love and tell others about Him, HIs precious gift of LIfe, hope and grace.
My sons refuse to speak to me and now have both disowned me. Don’t feel sorry for me, just listen and tell someone you know about Jesus. I don’t want another mom to loose the love and privilidge of having a relationship with their sons and now four grandchildren as I have done.
Read this book, please, listen with your heart, God will speak to you through each page. I wish I had known what Lisa shares when I was a young mom, but know I cannot go back, must go forward and keep Loving anyone that I come in contact with and tell them about Jesus and His never-ending love, forgiveness, hope and grace. I pray you read this with my honesty, regret, but also hope it will speak to someone who is hurting as a young mom now who is messing up as I did. Please get right with Jesus. He alone has all of the answers and will love you as He loves me, just reach out to Him…He is standing at the end of the road… “With His arms open wide” waiting for you. The song, “When God Ran” says it all.
Thank you Lisa for this book, your wisdom, love and gift of hope to those who are lost and “UNGLUED:!! A mom who understands, cares and will pray for anyone willing to change their lives before it is too late and you too have to loose such a precious gift as the love of your children. I ask God daily to bless them, love them, keep them safe and that they might someday come to know Jesus and be willing to talk to me and allow me to say I want to repent and ask them to forgive me for not being the mom they deserved.
Mary, who will keep reading, studying, and showing the Love of Jesus to anyone who wants to listen. Thank you Lisa. Amen
Stephanie – Thanks for your insights. My kids are both grown now but your daughter’s room sure brings back memories. Believe it or not, I miss those messy days! I wish I had had this study back then. I feel like I’ve missed a lot in not starting my spiritual journey until late in life. I would like to encourage all of you to live each day in honor of God and don’t waste precious time with the Lord and His sweet people. The Unglued study will be my third and I can’t wait! God bless you.
Ruth I am so glad to have you studying with us. Hugs!!!!
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Stephanie ~ Thank you for the Psalm verse at the ended. I really needed that reminder that God is listening to my distress SOS call! Thank you
Nancy, your welcome. Glad it spoke to you!!!
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I certainly need the book unglued. My children are grown but there are still plenty of things in a day to get upset about. That doesn’t stop because the kids are grown. I guess it never stops until we get to heaven. Anyway I have enjoyed this study andthe Proverbs 31 Ministry This was my first time withyouguys. What a blessing you guys have been to me.
Polly what a wonderful comment. Thank YOU for being a part of Online Bible Study. Hugs!!!!
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My husband and I just bought our first house a few months ago, and let me tell you it was a whirlwind! Within 45 days we went from not even looking to buy a house to completely moved into our new home. I am what Glynnis calls “situationally disorganized.” This study has come at just the right time for me. I am looking forward to the Unglued study because here recently I seem to be coming unglued more and more often. The clutter and mayhem from moving to a new home and being in the middle of a kichen renovation since the day we closed (that is still in progress) is enough to drive me crazy! Thank you, Stephanie and Melissa for everything you do in these Bible studies! This is my second study with you and I’m really enjoying the way God is working in my life because of them. : )
That is so awesome Cassie. I know there is nothing Mel or anyone affiliated with OBS wants more than to help women, and ourselves, grow in Christ. A privilege to walk the journey with you sister.
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Stephanie – I missed all this book study until today. Needless to say I will be purchasing the book used for the “Organized” study (will have to go back & find the title) & will be joining you for the the “Unglued” study. Jesus and I are working on lots of different areas in my life & these 2 subjects seem to be on the front burners too often. Thanks for your words of wisdom, the scripture at the end and your obedience to share what HE wants. To draw closer to the throne is my heart’s desire; you have just given me a glimpse of my next steps. Blessings to you my spiritual sibling!
Blessing to you too sista!!!!!!!
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I am planning on doing the study. I am in desperate need of a Bible study. I have no church home right now, no Christian fellowship and I am about to become Unglued! Hahah…. seriously, though, God lead me to Melissa Taylor’s Facebook page and I am grateful beyond measure and thrilled to have found SOME sort of community of female believers. Also, the Psalm above is truly on target today for not just me but for a dear friend who is going through a terrible time. She is working on the Love Dare. Her husband has succumbed to Satan’s temptations and she is desperate to bring him back and save her marriage. Anyway- Praise God for you all! I look forward to Unglued so as to learn how not to BECOME unglued! God bless you all!
Erin,
Welcome !!
This is The BEST community for female believers. Be ready to hold on for all you are worth, because God moves in the lives of each and every woman during the studies. Melissa is the most amazing leader and has such a wonderful team to support her. Stephanie is such a bright light and always has the right words…I just love the Psalm she put at the end of her blog. I’ll be praying for your friend…remind her it is God who will bring her husband back…
Erin this is such an amazing community huh? God has done so much…way beyond what was even imaginable. Blessed to be in community with you girl. I LOVE all my OBS sisters!!!
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Finishing up the Organizing study… Which was awesome. I am so inspired to get things done before September.. Would love to check out the new book!
Yayyyy!!!!
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When my friend forward this to me I didn’t know weather to be offended or glad. It is nice to know I’m not the only one that becomes Unglued at the ones around them the most. And I just posted on facebook to a friend I need a small group bible study not even five minutes ago….I think God is trying to tell me something. So I will be signing up for the bible study. And I can’t wait.
You will love being in community with these women!
Yay Rhonda! So excited to study with you!!!!
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I am planning on doing the study. I love Proverbs 31 and am thankful to have access to such great resources from women who are willing to share their hearts openly.
Lisa thank you for your sweet comment. Praying blessings for you sister!!!!
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LOL! The more things change, the more things stay the same…the picture of your daughter’s room could have been a picture of my own room some 40-45 years ago! I’m not as messy these days….but I can definitely use the wonderful organizational advice we’ve been getting!
Oh girl for sure!!! I need all the organizational help I can get!!!!
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I would Love to get this help by getting the book & doing the online study.(online studies is Now my Only thing that helps me to continue to grow since I am not able to drive & get out anymore-since acccident in 2007)
Oh Vonnie your comment made me cry. I know Mel’s vision for these studies was to reach women who could not make it to in person Bible study. And look what God is doing. You blessed me so much today girl by reading your words. Hugs to you!!!!!
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Thank you. Needed the reminder from Psalms. My sister is coming to visit — look forward to it but dread it. Her home is so neat and organized — I keep struggling to get mine more organized and less cluttered. I know I shouldn’t compare but I do.
Oh Ann it’s hard not to compare for sure. But I bet you worry way more about it than she does. She’s probably just glad to see her sister!!! Hope y’all have an awesome visit!!!
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Thank you Stephanie for this today! Oh how many times we have been through this same scenario with our 3 kiddos. Now, I try to give them 15-30 min during the day to do a quick tidy. Also, have them straighten up before bed, now we don’t always do this but I try to remember everyday. I also have a chore system book on the way
hope I receive it today:) it’s called Manager of their Chores titus2.com
Great tips girl! Thank you!
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I’m not quite to chapter 20 yet, but I’ve been starting out small. I had an unglued moment the other day with my husband when I got home. I realized it was largely due to my expectations I had that I did not voice. Still doesn’t excuse him from not picking things up, but I definitely could have handled the situation with more grace and love. I’ve already ordered “Unglued,” but I would love to have an extra copy to have a friend to read it with
so thankful for the “i used to be so organized” study. i have learned so much. it was just what I’ve been needing. Totally looking forward to “unglued;” what I need as well.
Looking forward to “Unglued”. Life seems to be moving faster than I can keep the plates spinning these days…
I hear ya girl!
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I find myself joyfully laughing this morning as I stare at the picture of your daughter’s room … it looks much like my oldest’s room (gum & gum wrappers included). I am weary of becoming unglued at the sight of it – time for another tactic!
Amen girl to another tactic!!!
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Though I was not a part of the last study I am very excited for the unglued study. I totally relate when it comes to my emotions. Thank you for the verse too. It is such a blessing this morning
I’m a Stepfather and a Dad to two girls, 11 and 3. I constantly struggle to keep it all together and teach them what they need to know about life and God. Having two different roles in two separate houses can be taxing, but through a devotion I read today from you, God helped me see the grace that he extends to me I need to extend to my children too. Thanks.
Earl! I am so excited to have you visit my blog! With so many girls around here it’s great to have a mans perspective. Blessings to you and your girls!!!
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I recently had an unglued moment with my hubby. And what surprised me most was that I had just signed up for the 5-day challenge but hadn’t taken the time to read the information. Timing is so important! I love how even when I’m going through something I could have avoided, Patience and Love shows up! God is awesome!!
Amen girl! He sure is!
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I have daughter who is angry a lot. When her dad left me in 2000, he left her as well. He has never made time for her in his life, or his heart. We are planning on doing the Unglued study together and it would be so much of a blessing to be chosen for the give away. I am also taking the Psalm 20:1-5 and writing it down for a memory verse. I so needed that scripture.
You and your daughter doing the study together!!!! That gets me giddy! Awesome!!!!!!!!
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I am what might be termed a mature Christian . . . in faith and in years, BUT, I can still become “unglued”. I’m looking forward to this next study. Thank you all for your valuable input. It is much appreciated.
I too have found myself coming “unglued” many, many times. I vow to be different and it last for short time & then I fall back into old habits.
I mainly come unglued with myself.A combination of high creativity and low stamina from health issues does not lend one to keeping a tidy house. When I get my energy up, I look at my stacks and squalor and berate myself internally for being such a slob, & such a failure as a grown up. Not exactly the cheerleading I need for motivation. I need to manage my emotions before I tear myself apart.
Now…
Could someone please pass me the glue?
“I mainly become unglued with myself”. What a powerful statement. I bet that’s true for many of us whether or not we see it. Thank you for powerful thought provoking words!
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Thanks so much for all you do in these online Bible Studies!
I just loved studying “I used to be so organized” and realized all can be done to God’s glory. Nothing is too little to bring praise to Him. I am looking forward to the next study. I do not know how you keep all us girls organized, motivated and feeling loved and cared about. hid bless you all.
Oh girl I do nothing but follow Him! He does all the hard work!!!!!
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Wow, did you step on my toes this morning. I do the exact same thing, fuss because her room is a mess and walk in mine which in many ways are the same. Thank you for that. I am doing the next study and would love a chance at your giveaway.
Thank you Stephanie for being a part of leading this Bible Study. Your words of wisdom are certainly appreciated. I struggle each day with my mind being full of clutter. This Bible Study has helped me attempt to organize my mind. I have an emotionally challenged teen and each day my mind becomes cluttered with things to do, places to be, and if I do not keep things organized I become overwhelmed and then I become unglued.
Praying for you and your teen…hugs!!!
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I started reading “Unglued” last night on my Kindle. I so need this study, because I have a tendancy to come unglued.
Thanks for the eye-opener. And I wondered why my girls collect so much “stuff”. lol
Hi Steph!
What a timely post…I only wish I had had your wisdom and Melissa’s studies back when I was raising my girls. But that is what I love about God and these studies…no matter what the title of the book is, God ALWAYS works in my life. I am feeling ‘unglued’ already…can’t wait for the study!
Yayyy Lynne! Love studying with you girl!!!!
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Thanks for sharing!! So blessed
Thanks again
Thanks for sharing with us today, just thought I’d let you know my daughters room looks
just like that. And no matter what she does (cause i’ve given up on it) it does still look the
same.
This study has come at a perfect time. We moved almost two years ago and I never got completely unpacked. Now my stepson and daughter-in-law and out two preschool grandchildren are moving in with us for several months, so I HAVE to get things cleaned out and organized! I know Lysa said we could take our time, but I am having to put several of her suggestions to use right away! I am thankful for the perfect timing of this study. And with two preschoolers moving in, I think I had better sign up for “Unglued” ASAP!
when my children were young it could have been me writing this article. At the time I was so OCD about organization. Everything had to be in its place all the time. Now that we all have gotten older they turned into me and I turned into them. Maybe I am going through my second childhood. Only if they would clean up all my messes like I didn theirs. I can dream cant I. Love this study and am looking forward to the next. UNGLUED. God is good all the time.–Pam
I have already signed up for this study. I know I need it. Thank you for being involved with these studies or I may not have found your page. Plus how awesome is it that we have the same first name!
Very excited for our Unglued study!! Also, Stephanie, I have to tell you that you have really touched some raw places in my life with the things you have written. I love you and I thank you!!!! God is good!!! <3
I appreciate these studies so much. Every one of them has touched a different part of my life.
Unglued, what an adjective that describes me very often. Today I will share with you my day.
4 daughters, three of them teenagers!!! All at home with me, wanting to watch tv, play on the computer , everything except what they need to be doing, as we are leaving for vacation on Saturday. Cars have to be cleaned out , clothes have to be washed and ready to pack. Not to mention we have a benefit coming up the Saturday we come home for an awesome young lady who is 16 years old battling Hodgins Lymphoma. Our 4-H club is sponsoring this Benefit and guess who is one of the people heading this up? Yep, that would be me and the girls. At this point it is me! So this morning I am up on the phone talking with Sponsors and the radio stations trying to make sure this event is advertised, loading the dishwasher, feeding the bunny, checking on the baby chicks and getting the girls up and motivated all while the phone is ringing. Not just one phone but 2! To say the least Unglued would describe my day! I am above everything else Giving thanks to the Lord, for He is Good; His Love ENDURES FOREVER!
Psalms 107:1. I know many of you can say, “Girl, I feel you!” lol.
Oh my friend! You are speaking my language! I am such a messy person and my two teenage boys get it naturally. But you bet your patootie I am forever fussing at them about cleaning up and my piles and messes are almost as bad. Clothes on the floor on my side of the bed, desk with stacks of stuff every where! It’s wrong and I know it! And oh have mercy when mama gets in a mood! I had my oldest in tears one day (luckily a friend warned me about teenage boys and their roller coaster hormones) and he told me that I was “on him 24/7″. I calmly (surprising myself) replied, “that’s not true I sleep at least 6 hours a night”. Anyway, I think maybe Unglued was written for me and Organized was the perfect prelude! I’m ready, how about you?
I think our daughters must be related in some way! But her penchant is Littlest Pet Shop items; I dealt with the legos (and hot wheels) with her older brothers. Thanks for helping me to keep it all in the proper perspective.
Hmm I better go get Unglued on my kindle. Today my college age sons are packing up to move back to school & while I didn’t ‘blow up’ I made it known that their schedule for the day was not the way I thought they should be spending their time & thus their way was ‘wrong’ & ‘not responsible’. But does it really matter if they do it my way–no, it’s their decision & they are the ones carrying it out, not me. Just another issue of me wanting to be in control, when I should be actually telling them how much I miss them when they are gone & that they are great young men. Looking forward to another great on-line study.
I am so excited about this study! This is right in line with something He has been putting on my heart lately
Can’t wait to read Unglued!
I think you hit the nail on the head when you said creativity can be messy. Both my kid’s rooms are messy because they are constantly creating – my daughter with her Littlest Pet Shop scenes all over her floor that she films, and my son with his cities that he builds in intricate detail all over his room. I like Glynnis’s suggestion to make organizing fit into your child’s personality – loved the bin idea to throw all the shoes into instead of shoe keepers. One way I’ve kept my son’s building contained a little is to mark off with blue painter’s tape a no build zone. This is the zone that allows him and me to walk into his room to his bed, in front of his dresser, and in front of his closet. He has clearly marked sections in his room that he can build to his heart’s content. Anything in the no build zone gets picked up and put away. Then, once a month I make him pick it all up and put everything back into marked bins so I can sweep and mop his floor. This is also a way for him to restart his creative juices and build some more. I just need to figure out a better way to contain my daughter’s creative mess.
That’s twice today I’ve heard about this book. I’ll take that as a hint that I need to glean some wisdom from it!
I already have Unglued on my reading wish list. I’d love to win a copy!
I have loved this study very much! I needed it to get back in my “clean” mode, my house and life had become such a mess. I am also looking forward to Unglued, if only I had a book (hint hint) LOL. I look forward to learning so much more with all of you!!! Thanks for everything you girls do!!!
I love the picture of your daughter’s room because my daughter’s looks like that too! And she, also, comes by it honestly! My room was never clean growing up and I hate to tell my kids to clean up because mine is probably worse (much to my husband’s dismay).
I can’t tell you how much it encourages me to read about women everywhere struggling with the same issues! For so long it’s seemed like it must just be ME, but I’m not alone. All the studies y’all do and the books are so perfectly picked and suited for this really challenging season I’ve been going through. THANK YOU!!!
I love. Your Online Bible studies. I would love to be part of unglued. In fact it summerizes my day today.
I signed up for Unglued! Can not wait for this one to begin…. I need it now more than ever! It feels like every morning is a fight and I do not want my children to look back with dread on our time together!
I have read the sample chapters of unglued. It is the icing on the cake after having completed this study on I used to be so organized. My ultimate thoughts are based on completing this bible study and the upcoming unglued study is that I will allow God to transform me and make me over so that I reflect more of his beauty and more of him.
Unglued is for me…I can’t wait to start this study..I need it
Would love to be a part of the new study! It seems that lately I have been becoming unglued big time at people driving down the same street who aren’t moving as fast as I think they should or whatever. I find myself yelling at them and then thinking after they get out of my way “why are you letting them effect you that way?” Lots of room for improvement! Thanks for sharing your struggles too Stephanie. You’re a blessing to me.
I am unglued a lot lately and can’t wait to do this study. I sure do need it. Thanks for what you do and I know that God will help me be all that I can be. Praying <3
Would love a copy of Lysa’s book. Everyday stresses on top of huges stessors going on in my life..Would love to handle them better and have the tools to do it with. I know God sees all of this and He would be delighted for me to know what to do with all the emotions I have going on inside. Would love to do this study for oh so many reasons!
When I become unglued, I question who I am in Him. Why do I keep losing it? Sanctification is an arduous process.
What a gift this study has been. And no, my house is not completely organized and clutter free…but I have made small changes in my home and my heart. I am a work in progress and thankful to know I’m not alone
Thank you, Stephanie, for you part in this study and your faithfulness till the end. I look forward to reading Lysa’s new book together. You are a blessing, friend. xoxo
I to struggle with being too hard on my little boys concerning their room. I then recall being lectured and scolded about the state of my room when I was little. Instilling a desire to take care of the things we’ve been blessed with is an important thing to learn. At the same time, I want to encourage my sons and help them by giving them the tools they need to succeed quickly and efficiently at organization. Thanking God for His mercy and grace that is new to me each and every day!
I am so into this Bible Study of Unglued. Sometimes I wish God would Glue my mouth shut when I say to much. Words are very hurtful sometimes and you can not take them back. I hope to learn a lot from this study.
So looking forward to this book. I am working on my immediate reactions.
Love, T2
I HAVE SO VERY BLESSED BY YOUR BOOKS AND THIS ONE WOULD BE ANOTHER WONDERFUL BLESSING…I ALSO SHARE YOUR BOOKS WHENEVER I HAVE LEARNED WHAT I BELIEVE YAHWEH WANTS ME TO LEARN AND THEN SHARE THE BLESSINGS…TYTYTY…GODS PEACE
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Steph, thinking I could sit under your teaching, your realness, and your heart 24/7. Thanks for always sharing your heart, your family and yourself so openly with me. Wish I had words to tell you how much God has used you and is using you to transform my heart! Great read and I love God’s Stephanie from Texas and am blessed beyond measure, comprehension and what I deserve. Thanks for always speaking truth in my life … even when you think it’s going to hurt. Love ya large no matter what!
I am messy In the same creative way. My mom would say the same things to me. This hit close to home.
I would love a copy of this book. Sounds amazing.
Thank you for your honesty and sharing a part of your life with us. I have prayed about the next study and almost wasn’t going to do it. I am starting a new job, full time and the transition will be interesting for our family. I didn’t think I would have the time. However, I heard God telling me that I needed to do this next study, so I will be on board and I can’t wait! Thanks again!
Unglued, that sounds like me. My emotions are everywhere especially when it comes to my husband. This not only sounds like a great book for me, but one I would want to share with my friends and my mother. I love to have a copy of this book. I love these studies and I love how God speaks to my heart through them. Thank you Stephanie for your realness. God Bless
Stephanie, I am so glad to see this picture of your daughter’s room! Mine looks very similar. I posted some pics on the leadership page, yo’ll have to check them out. I so want to blame the way their room looks on them… but ultimately it is my fault. I don’t clean/organize, so why would I expect them to? And I am certianly not teaching them to do it!
Can’t wait to try Glynnis’ tips!
Thank you so much for all you do in the OBS. You have such an amazing heart, and your writing is amazing! God bless you!!
I have a 22 year old daughter living here with her friend and their room is worse than your daughters. I just shut the door. I have no energy to clean up my own messes due to cancer and going through treatment the past year. Just watching her with her room reminds me of my room as a teen. LOL Our room is the dumping ground for everything and right now it is a mess but we will get it clean again. some day all the kids will be out on their own and I will have a sewing room and a computer/guest room. Then the bedroom won’t be the mess. Thanks for the read! Glad we are not alone with our messes.
There are very few of us that don’t come unglued, especially as parents. Thank God, we live in grace through our faith.
Our entire house is a total wreck…. I lose control at least once a day. I certainly need this bible study…Lisa
Dealing with disappointment in being disrespected, but fortunately a person close to this situation understands – blessings in the challenges.
I want to win the book “Unglued” to give to a friend who needs to join us soon in doing this Bible study. Hugs in Him…
I’m pretty sure you were writing about me. I HATE it when I lose it…especially when I’m a slob myself.
Today, I put up a cute pink shoe holder in my daughter’s room. She loved it! Maybe now, she’ll keep her shoes together.
I can’t even describe how much each and every comment here has blessed me! I want to respond to all although I don’t know if I will be able to!!! Please know I read every one! Went back to work full time today, so have to get to bed soon. But will hope to respond more tomorrow. Again thank y’all for all the sweet comments. You bring me to tears! Can’t wait to giveaway this book! Wish I could give one to everyone!!! Love and hugs!!!! Steph
Stephanie, thanks for the Psalms 20 blessing.. I receive it! this bible study has truly been a blessing.. now looking forward to the “unglued” bible study. thanks for everthing.
Stephanie, once again, your blog post has really blessed me and I’ve had a huge “light-bulb” moment regarding how I place expectations on my children to be organized when I’m not always the best example to follow. Also, I just realised that I have been telling one of my children HOW I want him to tidy his room. I give him instructions and say “put that here, put that there” and rather than giving him the opportunity to be creative and put things where HE wants to, I dictate. We butted heads because I wanted him to put his t-shirts on the shelves in his wardrobe and he wanted to put them in his dresser drawers. He is only 11 and I should know better…but no…I lose it with him and we both end up miserable. He does what I ask him to do (my way) and it never lasts longer than a day or two. Perhaps next time I’ll ask him how HE wants to do it…Thanks so much Steph. You’re an excellent communicator and Melissa is so blessed to have you on her team.
xxx
Thank you for the blessing of your post today; I would love to win a copy of Unglued, because I feel like it’s the word that most accurately describes me in many recent days, and I’d like to find practical Biblical solutions.
Love the verse at the bottom of your blog! Today was my first day back at work after summer break and hoping to hold onto a bit of peace for as long as I can before letting the stress run me over.
God bless you and the P31 ladies! I love the inspiration and enthusiasm you all have for Jesus and the online studies are wonderful!
Thank YOU too for your commitment in writing to us and encouraging all of us along this journey!
Life as we know it really is interesting! Challenging! Sweet!! Messy!!! Ever changing, but with Jesus – we ARE more than conquerors!!! (even when we feel defeated!- rise up and praise Him!)
I have greatly appreciated the timeliness of our recent study and look forward to joining the “Unglued” study later in September!! While my children are all adults (however, soon to be grandma and SO very excited to have a little one around), there are still areas that I become “unglued” emotionally in my response to some of their choices! Amazing truths are in store with the next study!!
I am currently struggling with this right now! I know God will bless because of open hearts and encouragement!
I so need to learn self control of one of the littlest parts of my body that can do so much damage, the tongue, especially when I so easily come “unglued” I think I may be the queen of the unglued which is not something I’m proud of and so desperately want the Lord to help me. Recently, through counseling and meditating on Psalm 1, the Lord has helped me become more stuck together so I know that despite my 50 years of life God continues to grow me yet! I’m really looking forward to reading and studying this book “Unglued”
I have never participated in an online study and look forward to joining in the “Unglued” study. I am looking forward to growing during the study.
I’m glad there’s another mom who has her own mess too! I thought I was the only one! I think the Unglued study sounds great!
yep I am pretty unglued my self today – nothing is going right and have a sick daughter. my lil’s room is just like your daughters but lil’s room is worse. we have to get stuck into it in there on the weekend
I feel like this group of praying ladies are speaking to me though we’ve never met!
I know that’s God calling me to read your messages and even study more of this Unglued book. I am dealing with unglued moments everyday and have been praying for more self control, for more peace and grace towards others. I know I am stressed out at our financial situation but I need to handle it better, if I don’t I know for sure my already rocky marriage will completely tumble.
Thank you so much for your stories and messages, someone out there is definitely listening and learning!
I am not one with many words, much less very wise and knowledgable words, but my heart and my emotions sure speak loudly, way too loudly, and I have to admit that those act up quite regularly to help remind me what a mess I am without the Lord. I only came in contact with a couple websites recently that have talked about this “Unglued” book. I found and dived into the two first chapters and knew right away that my spirit needed more if it. I am looking forward to this book, not only for myself because I could sure use the help to change, but I am seeking and desiring it for my family even more. They deserve to have a mom who shows her love and care through being willing to have a change of heart in finding peace and contentment of spirit so her (my) actions show and speak, all “for the ske of my children”. I want others to see more of the Lord and less of me. I thank you for doing this book away and I am sure it will benefit the dear one who gets it. And may God bless you as you continue to help make our lives a little easier through letting the Lord use you with your encouraging words.
I’m Mommy to 3 little boys who are sources of both great joy and stress. Unglued? Yep, that’s me. A little too often, if I’m honest with myself. I jumped to join the “No More Unglued Mama Mornings” community the minute I saw it. Thank Jesus that every morning is new, and every bit of progress is a good step in the right direction.
Thank You Lord …This is on my mind—
Thank You Lord that YOU answered me when I was in distress;
Thank You that Your name, the God of Jacob protected me.
Thank You that You have sent me help from Your sanctuary
and granted me support from Zion.
Thank You that You have remembered all my sacrifices and accept my burnt offering
Thank You that You have given me the desire of my heart
and made all my plans succeed.
LORD I SHOUT—for joy over my victory -victory -victory
and lift up my banners in Your name the ONE and only name of my God.
❤❤❤Today in South Africa is Woman’s day and today two years ago HE BLESSED ME and HEARD ME and GAVE ME MY GREATEST HEARTS DESIRE, you see there was a baby delivered on this night and she would go up for adoption and never come home with me, she would have always been lost to our family…This baby would be born from my daughter that had suffered a great loss, her fiancé had crashed his plane and died, she then went missing, running for nearly two years, running from her terrible pain and great loss, running from God and from me-and eventually she had no more “run in her and finally came home–but not alone, carrying this little baby girl, covered and protected in her womb, where HE saw her and NEW her existence!!!
She, my daughter made one thing clear to me” Mommy do not get excited, this baby would go up for adoption, she felt she owed it to this precious bundle to grow up in a ready made home to parents that really wanted her— and all I could do, was CALL ON THE ONE AND ONLY MOST HIGH GOD to go ahead of this little girl and her future and to her new home, and the ball started to roll…
And ALL ❤HE❤❤❤HE, our LORD said to me in my private, quiet sessions and months of floods of tears–you will still PRAISE ME ON THIS MOUNTAIN.
Then she called, that one call, Mommy it’s time! Our LORD organized the greatest day of my life with this one phone call, Mommy please stay with me- I cannot do this alone, that night I held her hand, coaching her through this beautiful night on the delivery of the most beautiful, life filled, summer salting into this world- baby girl-and through all -my tear wet heart was praising HIM on this mountain of delivery.
On this day, Scarlett is two, and through that night two years ago without speaking a word my daughter decided there would be no adoption into another family but that she would be keeping her— SHOUTS from me to YOU–FATHER GOD, I’m PRAISING YOU on this mountain!
So we brought them both home!
I now raise a little red haired baby girl, named Scarlett, on my own, her mommy could not stay❤ BUT ❤❤❤❤OUR AWESOME FATHER GOD is restoring my daughters life and future and she is working hard and studying, and I BELIEVE and KNOW that the work HE has started in her life HE will bring to completion!!!!
In the mean time I go to sleep every night with this “busy, toddler in my arms for these two years, with
SHOUTS from me to YOU–FATHER GOD, I’m PRAISING YOU on this mountain❤❤❤Michelle
Praise God Michelle! May you, Scarlett, and your daughter be blessed! Thank you for sharing this awesome story of hope. All praise and glory to God the Father!
My heart tells me to write about my “teenager” & his clutter. This is not my child but my husband. It feels like I have a teenager most days. coffee cups, drink cups, wrappers & etc scattered all over the floor of his truck.. He leaves his stuff wherever…He can barely fit my son’s carseat in his truck b/c it is so packed full. Our garage is an EYE SORE to say the least. I shared w/ our private FB group a picture of what my garage looks like & honestly I do not have time, energy or real motivation to get it cleaned up (even looking decent).. Someday I will but now is not that time…In an odd way, I believe that my husband’s messiness is a lesson for me.. to learn patience & grace (b/c he is disabled & struggles to just get by most days). I am sooo looking forward to ‘Unglued’ & have enjoyed this study & our FB group tremendously. It has carried me through some rougher days & made me look at my heart & home in a new light & thru God’s eyes- imagining what His will is for me. Thank you Stephanie for sharing & your encouragement.
Linda, I have one of those “teenagers” too, but mine has no disability. Thank you for sharing; it’s nice to know that I am not alone in picking up after my “teen.”
Good Morning! Yes, there are those days when nothing seems simple! I know that HE is the glue I need for those days!
Your comment “still find my attitude at times to be unmanageable and unacceptable” reminds me of me so much, if I’m not happy no one is and I make sure of it which is wrong. This book was written with me in mind
Being “high strung” has always been my way of describing myself. Even as a child, I remember a teacher describing me as having a “forgiving” attitude. I would “blow up” and immediately ask for forgiveness. Becoming unglued seems like just another bad habit, which unfortuntely lead to unhappy circumstances. Every day I try harder to deal with my stress, no matter what level,, by turning to God. It used to turn to Gallo (as in the big bottle).to relieve stress, now I rely on pray. One of my favorite scriptures, James 1:19″ Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” , is also
a gentle reminder of how we should all behave!
I have just registered on the online Bible Study and pray to God that I will be able to get the book in our local book stores in time for me to join every body in seeking God’s purpose in my life. I am so excited to have found this site.
Hey Stephanie!! Love this! Sarah’s room is not much better at times. I think I might need to read that “I use to be so organized” book. I bought a copy of “Unglued” at the conference, but I would love to win one to give away!
God has used the Proverbs 31 devotional to speak to me so many times. It seems like He has hand selected what was to appear in my email at just the right time. Such an amazing God to put all that together. Thank you for being faithful in what God has called you to do.
I am in need of this study for many reasons, but I generally only come unglued in my head, rarely outloud…but seem to be around when family or coworkers do…..sometimes I feel like such a coward and know God wants me to be a peacemaker in many situations. I pray He uses this study to equip me!
My room was like Sarah’s and I wish I could say it was better as an adult, but it is not. Toys have been replaced with the laundry for a family of 4 but still a mess. Sure wish I would have had “I used to be so organized” when my family was much younger. Sending my 17 year old off to college this fall & am praying for his roommate. Hopefully the roommate has some organization skills that will rub off on Cody.
I am so looking forward to reading this book and doing this bible study. Unfortunately, I have too many unglued moments.
Unglued–OMG–my prayer of my heart in the past month has been on this subject and I have read 2 devotions now and this book is an answer to my prayer! Is God BIG? I am sooo glad I clicked on this devotion and website this morning.
Thank you for sharing this. It’s nice to know that I’m not alone in this journey through motherhood. I have been dealing with the same exact things and am looking forward to signing up for the study!
I am looking forward to the online study of Unglued. This will be my first online bible study. I sure could have used this study when I was raising my 6 children!! My sweet husband of 41 years passed away Dec 15, 2011. I have found so much comfort and peace from P31 ministries. I praise God for Godly women that love Him and are obedient to His calling. My prayers will be with you as you lead us on how to stay in one piece when our life comes unglued. Thank you, Lou Carter
I am feeling unglued today and i thank you for your words of encouragement and this book give away. With four boys I come unglued too often, speaking first praying later and asking for forgiveness last. I am hopeful this book will help me put these reactions in better order. Blessings to you
Looking forward to the next Study. Have a blessed and organized day.
I am looking forward to my first online bible study. When becoming unglued with others I keep repeating to myself “they too are a child of God”.
I understand how you feel sometimes….that picture above could be my daughter’s room. She loves to clean and organize, but seems to have such a hard time doing it with her own spaces. I think that she is sometimes overwhelmed by how much stuff there is, and just gives up. How often do we all do that? Instead of tackling one small thing at a time, we look at the whole huge pile and decide giving up would be much easier. Oh, for God’s eyes to help us see to the bottom of the “clutter.”
Hi! I am new to the P31 Ministries. I think it is amazing how you all have online Bible and book studies! I have never been a participant in one so I am so excited to be a part of the upcoming Unglued study.
As I sit at God’s feet daily, my constant prayers are for “taming the tongue” as James instructs us. While I try to think before speaking, I am pretty direct when provoked and my emtions can get the better of me at times, especially when it comes to my family. If you are reading this, I covet your prayers on the matter.
God brings things into our lives as we need them and this study is definately for me right now. Thank you Lysa and the P31 Team!
Lori Robbins
3oclockprayer.com
Thanks for keeping it real. And, oh, how I can relate to coming “unglued”. With school starting next week, the episodes of coming unglued will be more frequent, I’m sure. I can’t wait for this study to start. I love all the words of wisdom. I’m stil growing and want nothing more than to be the Godly “woman” my husband and children deserve. God’s blessings!
Your blog is a breath of fresh air! Just knowing that I’m not the only one that occasionally comes unglued is encouraging. Keep blogging! You are ministering to many women out there, and know that we draw strength from your words! God bless you
I am so excited about the Unglued bible study. This is an area of my life that I am trying to change. Sometimes I react first and then I am sorry for what I have said. Getting into the word has been very helpful. Thank you all at the P31 Ministry for giving me the opportunity to grow in this area. God Bless everyone!
I am so blessed that God led me to your blog! I am 57 years old and my husband and I are raising our granddaughter. She is entering her tweens!! Whoever thought I’d be doing this all over again? I am really looking forward to reading Lisa’s book “Unglued”. I think it will help us out in more ways than we know. Thank you for this bible study series. I’m sure it will help me hold it together..lol
God Bless All of you for your ministry of reaching out to others!
Psalms – is there any chapter in the entire book that doesn’t meet a need of the heart? thank you so much for working on this study – i believe that i’ll be doing the “unglued” study and hopefully learning even more ways that God can help me lead the Christian life for him.
Glad to find your blog! Your picture looks too young to have a daughter
May God bless you as you lead on this new study.
Thank you for sharing your blog with us. I would love to be entered in the drawing for the free book, unglued.
Oh my goodness! That looks like my son’s room. This is why I keep doing Bible studies and try to stay in the Word. I find I’m a much nicer person that way. I’d love to win the Unglued bible study. Thanks for the opportunity!
These are the two issues I am currently working on: getting back to being organized and not reacting negatively when I’m not. It’s a lot of work but the end result is worth it.
This seems to be the story of our lives as moms. I can get on to my boys about their rooms and it still doesnt help. But as I reflect back I can remember my mom saying the same things to me as a child.
I have been so looking forward to the release of the Unglued book and was so excited to see a bible study to go with it!!!! So looking forward to this/
It seems to me that I am often so busy to take the time I should to spend with the Lord. May I remember to do so–I need to!
Already signed up for the study! Haven’t got my book yet so I would love to win a copy!
Hi! My husband and I recently separated
Not my choice but his. I have been dealing
With lots and lots of emotions and I have
Definelly became “unglued”! Please pray for us, and our 7 year old son. It’s been very hard on us. I have a lot of pain but I still love my husband and I pray for him daily. Thanks for sharing this information. It has been a blessing for me to read as I am learning more and more about our Lord! Again, thank you for sharing
I have had a lot of trials these last few months, but with the Lord’s help and guidance I am finally seeing the end of the tunnel. I am truly amazed at how He works. I get just the right encouragment or words I need to guide me, more and more it is when I open my email and read the P31 blog or a blog from one of the wonderful ladies I subscribe to. I am so thankful y’all do what you do, I means so much to me and your words have helped me through so much. You have a great ministry and look forward to my emails, Twitter alerts and facebook alerts!
Would love to win this book.
I have loved this past study.
Tasha
Thank you for your insight. I am praying about next study. It has been a pleasure and blessing to do this one. Thanks to everyone involved!
See what sharing your mess gets you, Steph? Over 200 comments!
I’m not sure how you choose your winners, but I just saw you were doing a drawing with this blog. If it’s me (probably not), throw my name away and choose another one. I’ve got my copy of Unglued already. I want someone else to be blessed by it! I hope ya’ll have a fabulous time with the online study, and I’ll be a-prayin’! 
(I’m getting in touch with my Texas side there….)
I need help not only help from my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am the one in the house that becomes unglued and I thought that I had a grip on the situation, but I have not. Recently again I went at my husband who I stood by for 81/2 years while he was in prison. He came home with a new attitude, no longer wanting to fulfill the promises he made to me and others. He became very selfish and it hurt me badly. I tried giving it to Jesus, I stayed faithful to our marriage, seeking the Holy Spirit, but through it all God revealed to me that it was not going to work and the reasons, which hurt me even more. Now with all this built up anger, hurt, resent, bitterness, regret going through my spirit all at once. I did as I usually do and yelled and spilled all sorts of venous words at him through my hurt, which I know didn’t help the situation. But when I tried to deal with things peacefully it was as if he didn’t hear me neither or didn’t care. I am struggling as well as leaving it in God’s hands. So you see I need to read and pray the prayers of many others that struggle with the same thing. It only happens with things do not get resolved. I thank God for showing me this blog.
I thank you so much for all the help you have given during the study of Glynnis’ book. I learned much and the support you gave us was great! I am signing up for your blog. By the way, I enjoyed the picture of your daughter’s room – it gave me a laugh! My kids are all grown up. I remember visiting my daughter at college and looking at her well-organized room. I stood there staring and my eyes misted up. Maureen looked at me and said, “Mom, are you crying?” I replied, ” It actually took! All the things I told you actually took!” I’ll bet your daughter turns out to be a much neater person someday! God bless!