A Daughters Struggle

I have been asked to participate in a question by Libby at: http://anoblecallingblog.blogspot.com/
and
Cameron at: http://followerofchristsblog.blogspot.com/
The question was: What is your greatest struggle as a stay-at-home daughter
Hmm... tough question! It seems to be different the older I get. From a 21 year old, stay-at-home daughters perspective, I would say at first it was finding contentment within the home. I had so many family members ask me what I was going to be doing when I grew up, and I couldn't give them an answer. Me, being the first born daughter, my mom and dad knew that when they'd raise me, they'd raise me to be a Homemaker. (Titus 2:5) But, they didn't know what that would look like.
  My great Aunt Pearl told me, "Idle hands are the devil's playground", so I know how important it is to have contentment. There are many days when I still struggle with being content... I have thoughts such as, "When will I get married and have children?" "What can I do today that I can drive around town for?" ..etc.. however, those times when I do feel dis-contented, I have to stop myself, pray, read the Bible, ask God for forgiveness, and think of things that can help my parents out throughout the day. I'd highly recommend the book, "Calm my Anxious Heart" by Linda Dillow. I read this book when I was 17, and loved it so much that I bought it for myself.
As I grew older, I became so busy with life that the greatest struggle began to be making time with God. Sure, maybe pray once a day, but I didn't read the Bible, except for family worship every night, and on Sunday's. I began making my life more important than God. So, for me, I have to constantly remind myself that I need to make time for God  Lately, God has been giving me a break in my schedule, and so rather than try and get things done, I've been able to soak in the Word of God joyfully! :) We can all choose to read the Bible every day, but if our heart isn't in the right place, than we can't find joy. If we find contentment in Christ, then we will find contentment in the home. :)
Here are some verses in the Bible that talk about Contentment:
Philippians 4:11-13, "Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:  I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
1st Timothy 6:6, "Now godliness with contentment is great gain."

Award Post #3

Hi Everyone! I was recently nominated for the Sunshine Award by Maddie.Go and check her blog out . . . it is great! :) Here's the link: http://schoolandsuntans.blogspot.ru/
Questions for the nominees: (that'd be me! ;) )

1. Where did you come up with your blog name? hmm... I wanted to name the blog that had to do with being my dad's daughter, and God's daughter. And I knew that I was destined to be God's daughter (Romans 8:29-30, " For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.") So, I put together "Daughter of Destiny". :)

2. Why did you create your blog? Because I love to write! :) And my mom told me that she thought I'd be a good idea. ;)

3. What is your favorite Bible verse? James 1:2-4

4. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Ireland! :)

5. What is your favorite book? Tough one! ;) Besides the Bible, probably any Max Lucado books! :)

6. Would you rather be a queen or the president? Tough one! ;) Whichever one I can get the most done... Make Abortion illegal, make Gay-Marriage illegal... etc... 

7. What is your favorite subject in school? Music! 

8. If you could make three wishes, what would they be? That men and women would repent, and turn from their wicked way. Women would no longer have abortions. And, that 

9. What is your favorite flavor of cake? Chocolate!!! 

10. If you could choose between tennis shoes, cowgirl boots, or sandals, which you you choose? Depends on the season... mostly flip-flops! :) 

11. If you could be in any book, which book would it be? The Bible!

So here are the instructions for the nominees.

 If you are chosen and want to participate:

1. Copy and paste image above or create your own.
2. Answer the following questions.
3. Nominate your own bloggers (as many as you choose).
4. Let your nominees know.
5. Put together 11 of questions to ask them.
6. Publish your post!
   
   My nominee is:
   Kaylee at: http://worthfarmorethanevenrubies.blogspot.ru/
   questions for the nominee:
   1. What's your full name?
   2. Favorite color?
   3. What color do you wear most often?
   4. If you won $10,000, what would you do with it?
   5. How big is your family?
   6. What's your favorite animal? Why?
   7. What's your favorite season? Why?
   8. Name me 5 of your favorite movies?
   9. Favorite Sport?
   10. Would you rather go camping or spend the night in an RV?

What is a Daughter of Destiny? ~Caitlin Baughman

Many people in today's culture have forgotten or merely don't know what a Proverbs 31 or Titus 2 woman is, or looks like.
I am blessed to have had and continue to have a wise mother, and grandmother whom have taught me how to be a Daughter of Destiny.
What I mean by a Daughter of Destiny is putting yourself, and your life to have a goal. My parents taught me growing up to put God above anyone or anything, my family next, then friends, and then me.
My Goal: To Glorify God in everything I do.
In Proverbs 31:30, it says, "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised."...this is my goal.
My dad has a different vision for us girls in the "Baughman" household... To be seekers of the Word of God, Stay at Home Daughters, and Workers of the Home. (Titus 2:5) I thoroughly enjoy being in the home, where I feel protected, and loved. I am content with the life that God has given me. My prayer is that you will find contentment where God has placed you.

Philippians 4:11-13, "Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need."

I've attached a video below of Laura Story doing the song, "Blessings"...a great reminder of what God allows us to go through to give us strength.