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megmariewallace

m e g m a r i e w a l l a c e
saved by grace | wife & mama to 7 🎉
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⁂ author: “With All Joy”

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We’re going on a lion hunt 🎶🎵🦁 Extra points if you can tell me where that song came from! 🎊

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Tonight begins another women’s retreat where I’ll be speaking four times in the next few days. ⁣⁣ I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous...but it’s definitely not as much as it has been in the past. If you’ve followed for any time now you’ve likely known I’ve been terrified of speaking. ⁣⁣
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I told Matt when we were engaged that I would only agree to marry him as long as he NEVER put me on a stage! I was perfectly fine staying behind the scenes! ⁣
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And to this day he has kept his promise! ⁣⁣
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But in the past few years I’ve felt a strong calling in my own heart to push into that fear and accept the invitations to try. ⁣⁣
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The last time I spoke was for a women’s retreat back in March and I remember feeling nauseous and was literally shaking before I started. But by the last day something in my heart shifted. It was far less about the nerves and far MORE about the opportunity. ⁣⁣
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I began to see speaking as such a joy. For that moment in time I GOT to talk about Jesus. For those brief few moments my little voice got to speak boldly about something I am passionate about.⁣
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Of course it’s still scary but what I learned last March is that God shows up! For me and for the women coming. ⁣
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And what’s crazy is the work that’s done in the hearts of the listeners may be entirely different than what even comes out of my mouth. ⁣I can say one thing and yet it can be heard I’m multiple ways by different listeners. And while that’s strange, I can see how God takes what little I have to offer and multiplies it however He sees fit.⁣⁣
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I’m as ready as I can be. But I know full well all I have to bring to the table is nothing more than a few fishes and a couple of loaves of bread. ⁣⁣
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I’m praying that what little I have would be multiplied, what is of me would be forgotten, and that I would decrease in order that these precious women who come this weekend would see Jesus increase. ⁣⁣
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And I’m asking you to join me. ⁣⁣
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If you think of me in the next few days pray that I would simply trust in His provision, and that God would take this small sack lunch and use it for His good work. ⁣⁣

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This little peanut has been struggling lately. She hasn’t had our full attention since Quinn has been born and its obvious she’s not understanding. It’s definitely taking its toll on her little heart. ⁣
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She is still very much a baby. She’s walking now and we are so proud of her, but it doesn’t mean she’s independent by any means. She will cry when I hold or feed Quinn, will tug at my pants wanting to be held while I cook or clean and she will fuss whenever I have to leave the room to take Quinn upstairs to nap.⁣
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Trying to find the balance between caring for both of these littles ones is something I’m afraid I’ll never quite grasp. They both need all of me...and it’s just impossible to give that simultaneously. ⁣
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I am praying for this girl—that she would know even though mommy is divided and my arms don’t have the capacity to hold both girls at the exact time all day that she is fully and completely loved. I pray through my imperfections and limitations as a mom that she would grow to see she is treasured by One much greater than even her own mama. ⁣
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This little piece in my motherhood journey reminds me of how many times I don’t understand what the Lord is doing and how I can sometimes feel like He is tending to someone else more than to me. ⁣
Do you sometimes feel like He is absent and that you need/want more? Or maybe that He is too busy helping someone else and has left you on your own? I can relate to my sweet princess when I feel like maybe others are receiving more of a blessing than what I am. Watching her reactions to me convict my heart that so often I also react out of my limited perspective too.⁣
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Friends, we don’t need to wonder whether or not He loves us. And just because He may feel absent it doesn’t mean He is. Just because we may feel unloved doesn’t mean we are. Just because someone else may receive a gift or a blessing we wanted too doesn’t mean He is withholding. And just because we may not fully grasp His affections toward us in seasons that may feel silent doesn’t mean they’re not complete and whole. ⁣
Remember this the next time it feels like His arms are reaching out for someone else...He is still very much present for you too.

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We’re going on a lion hunt 🎶🎵🦁 Extra points if you can tell me where that song came from! 🎊

Instagram post 2180643623929102368_4774644

Instagram post 2177741824880510282_4774644

Tonight begins another women’s retreat where I’ll be speaking four times in the next few days. ⁣⁣ I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous...but it’s definitely not as much as it has been in the past. If you’ve followed for any time now you’ve likely known I’ve been terrified of speaking. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
I told Matt when we were engaged that I would only agree to marry him as long as he NEVER put me on a stage! I was perfectly fine staying behind the scenes! ⁣
⁣⁣
And to this day he has kept his promise! ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
But in the past few years I’ve felt a strong calling in my own heart to push into that fear and accept the invitations to try. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
The last time I spoke was for a women’s retreat back in March and I remember feeling nauseous and was literally shaking before I started. But by the last day something in my heart shifted. It was far less about the nerves and far MORE about the opportunity. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
I began to see speaking as such a joy. For that moment in time I GOT to talk about Jesus. For those brief few moments my little voice got to speak boldly about something I am passionate about.⁣
⁣⁣
Of course it’s still scary but what I learned last March is that God shows up! For me and for the women coming. ⁣
⁣
And what’s crazy is the work that’s done in the hearts of the listeners may be entirely different than what even comes out of my mouth. ⁣I can say one thing and yet it can be heard I’m multiple ways by different listeners. And while that’s strange, I can see how God takes what little I have to offer and multiplies it however He sees fit.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
I’m as ready as I can be. But I know full well all I have to bring to the table is nothing more than a few fishes and a couple of loaves of bread. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
I’m praying that what little I have would be multiplied, what is of me would be forgotten, and that I would decrease in order that these precious women who come this weekend would see Jesus increase. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
And I’m asking you to join me. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
If you think of me in the next few days pray that I would simply trust in His provision, and that God would take this small sack lunch and use it for His good work. ⁣⁣

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This little peanut has been struggling lately. She hasn’t had our full attention since Quinn has been born and its obvious she’s not understanding. It’s definitely taking its toll on her little heart. ⁣
⁣
She is still very much a baby. She’s walking now and we are so proud of her, but it doesn’t mean she’s independent by any means. She will cry when I hold or feed Quinn, will tug at my pants wanting to be held while I cook or clean and she will fuss whenever I have to leave the room to take Quinn upstairs to nap.⁣
⁣
Trying to find the balance between caring for both of these littles ones is something I’m afraid I’ll never quite grasp. They both need all of me...and it’s just impossible to give that simultaneously. ⁣
⁣
I am praying for this girl—that she would know even though mommy is divided and my arms don’t have the capacity to hold both girls at the exact time all day that she is fully and completely loved. I pray through my imperfections and limitations as a mom that she would grow to see she is treasured by One much greater than even her own mama. ⁣
⁣
This little piece in my motherhood journey reminds me of how many times I don’t understand what the Lord is doing and how I can sometimes feel like He is tending to someone else more than to me. ⁣
Do you sometimes feel like He is absent and that you need/want more? Or maybe that He is too busy helping someone else and has left you on your own? I can relate to my sweet princess when I feel like maybe others are receiving more of a blessing than what I am. Watching her reactions to me convict my heart that so often I also react out of my limited perspective too.⁣
⁣
Friends, we don’t need to wonder whether or not He loves us. And just because He may feel absent it doesn’t mean He is. Just because we may feel unloved doesn’t mean we are. Just because someone else may receive a gift or a blessing we wanted too doesn’t mean He is withholding. And just because we may not fully grasp His affections toward us in seasons that may feel silent doesn’t mean they’re not complete and whole. ⁣
Remember this the next time it feels like His arms are reaching out for someone else...He is still very much present for you too.

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Do you remember the last time I posted about our @philandteds #ad stroller?? I shared how just before I delivered Quinn I had gone into a store to make a return and the two girls at the check out counter asked if this was my first baby... I told them no, they kinda freaked out at how many I do have... then they began asking about my favorite baby products!

Well, yesterday I went back in to see those super sweet girls and I took my stroller, both baby girls, and two of my sons with me! It’s a tight fit in that store but one of my favorite features about the Phil and Teds is how easily it maneuvers around corners.
Turns out the one who was asking about the baby products is now showing AND has found out she’s having a girl as well! So excited for her!!! @philandteds #philandteds #sponsored
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I cleaned one room this week. Just one. The laundry room. And it felt like the biggest accomplishment! Fellow mamas do you ever feel like you go in circles only to have it all undone as soon as you’re finished??? You don’t even have to raise your hand for that one...I KNOW you do! ⁣
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But this time I (yes me not the kids) just messed it back up today when I piled in there ALL and I mean ALL of our Master bedroom bedding that has been spit up on by the baby! 🤣 I can’t take it anymore—every bit of it needs to smell and BE clean by the end of the day! ⁣
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With sick kids, rainy days and two babies that need so much of me right now I felt like cleaning out the sink and freshening up at least one more spot in the house would bring some joy to my heart. ⁣
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Mamas, what’s one way you can make today, right now, more beautiful?! For me it’s a sink of flowers that’s helping me cope with literally every other room needing to be cleaned. What is it for you? Share the love! And if you do and you happen to take a pic of it tag me and I’ll share your pic on my stories!!! #maketodaylovely #weneedeachother⁣

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I love to show pretty pictures on my IG feed and I love to use this medium as a creative outlet as I grow in design and photography...but I also love to use my words to share about what’s real and raw in life.⁣
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Honesty and vulnerability really do breed connection, and in a time when it’s so tempting to believe being perfect is the answer I long to be a voice of hope that it’s actually embracing the opposite, our imperfections, that lead to joy and friendship.⁣
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So here’s the raw of lately...people continue to ask how we are doing and every time I think “should I be honest?” Sometimes I want to just say I’m fine but that wouldn’t be truthful.⁣
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But I’ve been swimming in it lately...meaning mama life is pretty much kicking my tail. It’s around the clock 24/7 and today an extra sick kiddo home from school. ⁣
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Each day is filled with running up and down the stairs trying to keep the two babies happy/fed/alive...and about the time I’m tanking and begging for a nap FIVE more kiddos walk through the door wanting my full attention. I told Matt it would be hilarious to have a video camera on me during the day running all over the place trying to meet everyone’s needs! Can we say #goatrodeo 🤯⁣
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I’m exhausted to say the least and although I know it’s just a season that I for sure don’t want to wish away I can also admit I’m wicked tired! 🤪⁣
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There’s a verse that has come to mean so much to me throughout my journey as a mom. It’s really an unlikely verse but its encouraged me so much years ago and still does now. ⁣
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2 Corinthians 11:3-30...Paul is rattling off a list of pretty awful things he has endured and sleepless nights makes the list right up there with being beaten and ship wrecked. It’s no small thing to be up all night day after day. So mama friends take heart, God sees you..and my prayer for you and me in these days of pouring ourselves out is that, like Paul, we can learn to be content in all things. ⁣
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Raise your hand if you’re exhausted too! 🙋🏼‍♀️
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It’s COLD outside! So we are staying IN today!! ⁣
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Last year it rained a ton so the kids wanted to wear their same costumes this year! ⁣
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Pretty sure we will trick or treat for just a bit and then come home to pass out candy, bake sugar cookies, and play games together! Oh and we will for sure be picking up our donut holes...which doesn’t make any sense in regards to sugar intake but it’s a tradition I had when I was growing up so it’s for sure been passed down to my kids too! ⁣
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Any family traditions you all have for Halloween night??

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