No, I haven't fallen off the earth or been sick or anything of the sort....I have simply been busy! I don't like being busy ~ it makes you irritable, and impatient, maybe tired and stressed. You don't take the time to enjoy the little things when you're busy.
Tonight I want to slow down and be thankful. I am thankful for my kids....I have stayed away from calling them by name, but I don't know why now.
A few years ago, actually 9 years ago I found out I was pregnant w/ our 4th....I was shocked to say the least....unprepared to handle 4 kids in every since. BUT God brought us through and now I have 4 incredible kids. Every year I have a verse of the year...that year it was,
Psalm 127:3,4
"Behold, children are a gift of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth."
It took most of the pregnancy and probably the 1st year of his life to really understand v. 3, but now I fully know it. It is in their innocence and teachablity that they bring blessings. In the moments you least expect it they teach us. They are a role model for living.
Thank you Lord for Luke; who wants to go on a mission trip...to impact the world around him with your love.
Thank you Lord for Hope; who is willing to share her teenage room with the 6yr olds in our small group without even a worry. And who listens to my words of advice even when I know she doesn't want me to know she is! :)
Thank you Lord for Noah; who is willing to give to others without a thought for himself.
Thank you Lord for Nate; who is so teachable and willing to help...who really listens and applies what he hears and learns.
If I had the energy, I could share many stories to support these thanks, but I think I will just leave here for now.
I keep hearing a theme from an old youth pastor...."How to have an attitude of gratitude"....
We just choose to have that attitude. I love Phil 4:8...think about whatever is true, constant advice I give my kids when they are upset about something...don't listen to the lies of the enemy but think about what you know to be true!
"give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting"
Thank you for this promise Lord!
