I had the privilege of enjoying the company of some dear friends, last night. Ashley and Bethany are the wives of two of Jimmy’s band members, so it’s even more enjoyable to know we are all in the same boat when they are gone. Last night was full of talking, making dinner, changing diapers, feeding children, and simply being together. Not to mention rejoicing that the guys will return today! I am so grateful to have other wives to share this journey with now! I was the only one for Jimmy’s first 3 years of doing ministry. This is one of the few pictures I have of the 3 of us, and we are all pregnant in this picture! Ashley (in the middle) was VERY pregnant at the time and now has a beautiful little boy and Bethany (on the right) is due just 7 weeks after I am in late February with their 2nd child. Thanks to Bethany’s first child, Bella, Lively now has a ton of cute girl clothes for her arrival in January. (By the way, you can follow both these lovely ladies on twitter, Asamperi and BethyNoel, or follow Bethany’s blog here.)
On another note, Jimmy and I had a great conversation yesterday. He was sharing with me his tendency to compare his ministry to other artists and how God has sent him encouragement through John 21. It was later that day, when I began to sit down with God to pray, that I realized I struggle with the same thing. And honestly, I have probably dealt with this problem of comparisons on and off for most of my walk with God. Sometimes it is comparing myself to another girl’s looks or clothing, and other times to someone else’s spiritual state of being. This line of thinking breeds insecurity and creates competitiveness in my heart as I try to “keep up” with those around me.
