July 26, 2007 9:40 AM
Guest Blogger: KS Milkmaid
Farming brings you close to creation. I pause when doing chores and listen to the creation speak about the wonders of God. Often I observe the animals and note profound lessons about my own humanity in the context of God’s majesty. For example, look at this picture of Marco.
We just separated him from his mother. We were trying to move him to a different paddock on the farm. Marco just wouldn’t cooperate. We decided we would have better luck with a halter. However, he had never been on a halter before. Marco did not want to budge. We desperately tried to lead him to the lush green pasture. As a farmer, I knew it was time for him to rely more on solid food, to grow and develop. But, Marco wanted his mother’s milk. He locked down with all the stubborn self will a Jersey steer can muster.
When I looked at this picture of Marco, I thought of my own stubborn self will. Christ often attempts to lead me to green pastures. He is encouraging me to grow and mature, but I lock down and won’t budge. I think the status quo is better. I don’t want change and I don’t want to be refined either. I lock down just like this stubborn Jersey steer. I can’t remain on milk forever. I need solid food.
Hebrews 5:13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
Udderly His,
The Kansas Milkmaid
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Can I share this on my blog? I just LOVE IT!!! I am also going to give a copy of it to by 19 year old prodigal! :o)
Posted by: Kathy, Jeff's Wife | July 26, 2007 9:58 AM
By all means, share it far and wide. I know there are a lot of people who would be blessed to know that our KS Milkmaid is still focusing on the things that matter while going through trials. Ask people to leave comments for her here, though, so she can be encouraged by them.
Posted by: barbara | July 26, 2007 10:24 AM
Dear KS Milkmaid,
I was so VERY encouraged by this post this morning. We are leaving for a trip tomorrow to upstate NY from Alabama where most of our family lives. My husband and I both come from grandparents that were dairy farmers. My FIL, has recently had his foot amputated and is VERY discouraged, he does not now how to see God in this trial. There is a possibility that he may lose his leg. I am copying this picture and your post for him to read. I am hoping that God will use it to help turn his heart towards HIM, oh how we pray for that! I am also making a few copies for my mom, my aunt and my grandmother...they will LOVE IT!
I am ALSO going to leave it with my 19 year old rebellious son as we take this first family trip without him. :o(
God DOES receive the glory when we are open to His leading and teaching. God WILL be glorified in your situation.
Thank you again!
Posted by: Kathy, Jeff's Wife | July 26, 2007 11:25 AM
KS,
We're still here praying for you and I think of you often. Thank you for the post. I appreciate the results of your personal self-discipline during your hardships. It is so easy for me to become myopic when difficulties aries and to only think of myself. You have obviously overcome that desire! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
I also grew up on a farm...and I appreciate the analogy.
Posted by: Imajackson | July 26, 2007 12:19 PM
KS,
Thank you for this post. This is something God has been working on me over the past week. I'm realizing He sometimes puts me in situations where I have no choice but to rely on Him so that He can stretch me but I'm often kicking and screaming my way through them. This week and next I have an opportunity to humbly submit myself to His will and trust Him instead of fear the circumstances. I hope that He will be glorified.
Also, I am so glad to read/hear from you! My husband and I are praying for you and wish we lived closer so that we could provide some tangible assistance.
Posted by: Laurie | July 26, 2007 2:19 PM
What a great post. And SO true!!
Posted by: Janet T. | July 26, 2007 2:26 PM
Isn't it amazing how we struggle to remain in the familiar old status quo - even when it's not the best for us. I also dig in my heels sometimes instead of trusting God to lead me through things into His green pastures.
I'm glad to hear from you and will continue to pray for your family.
Posted by: Debbie | July 26, 2007 10:14 PM
Hi KS,
I want you to know that I pray for you every time I wash my hands with your wonderful soap. That's about a jillion times per day. Any particular psalm or scripture you would like us to focus on?
Jo
Posted by: Jo | July 29, 2007 11:59 PM
