In a School Zone? – PRAY

"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality." Romans 12:10-13 (NKJV)

There are two school zones in my neighborhood and soon to be a fire station too.   When I read Romans 12:10 I thought about what a special speaker at our church exhorted us to do concerning school zones.  He encouraged us to pray as we go through them.  Look at it as a blessing of time God has ordained for you to talk to Him!  Pray that the influence of Christ would be evident in the school and the kids who are followers of Christ would have boldness to share their faith.  Whether we bring our kids to school at Public, Private, Charter… or Homeschool we all have a wonderful commission or obligation to pray and be effective for the generations around us!

Turn that school-zone into a Prayer-zone!  YEAH!!!

In-Law Survival Guide PART 2

Then he said to them all: 

“Whoever wants to be my disciple 

must deny themselves 

and take up their cross daily 

and follow me." 

-Luke 9:23

(Continued from yesterday's blog, excerpt from the book Becoming the Woman of His Dreams by Sharon Jaynes)

CREATE A LIST. Look for the good qualities in your in-laws and be sure to acknowledge them. Perhaps it is that they raised an incredible son.

LET IT ROLL. There are scores of jokes about the tension between mothers-in-law and sons-in-law, but studies show that the most difficult relationship is the one between the mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law. Betsey's mother-in-law asked, "How are Bill's allergies?" "He doesn't have allergies," Betsey replied. "I raised him and I know he has allergies!" the mom proclaimed. Just listen and then let comments roll off your back. 

PREPARE FOR HOLIDAYS. Ask your husband how he would like to spend the holidays and consider alternating with traditions from your family. 

PRAY. Ask God to show you if you are seeking your parents' approval above that of your husband.

How are things with your in-laws?

Is there any of the above that resonates with you? Why?

JEHOVAH JIREH

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? - Matthew 6:26

As a mom, some weeks can seem so mundane and then other weeks the Lord will teach me many lessons all at once.  This past week was the latter. It started as my husband's old car was "going" and we began praying for a new one. Simultaneously,  my parents were looking for a new car, and getting rid of their old truck.  And in comes... the blessing of God. We got their old truck just at the right time.

Jehovah Jireh, God my provider, had the timing align so perfect that as we were in need HE had someone else step up to meet it. Sometimes we are afraid to ask the Lord for things because we think it is such a huge request. But I want to tell you to step out, ask, watch and be blown away at how the Lord supernaturally provides for you.

It was five years ago I became a stay-at-home mom. It was definitely a challenge to go from two incomes to one, but it has been the most amazing time of our lives. We have seen miracles. Yep. Each time we pray and He meets the need, I am reminded that HE still does miracles today. 

SO what is your "miracle"? What is that thing you are in need of? 

Have you prayed about it? Have you laid it at His feet and trusted in His wisdom?

The Lord is not a geenie, but He is a father that loves you and wants to help you along in this journey of life. There have been times I have prayed and had to wait or it hasn't been the right time. Then there have been times the answer is no, but that is where trust comes in. I must believe HE knows best and can see what is up ahead when my vision is limited to today.   

"for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things."
 - Psalm 107:9

Pray. Trust. Believe. Ask. Knock. Praise Him for the NOW. Seek Him for the future.