Praying Boldly For Our Kids

The following blog link is written by Lysa Terkeurst of Proverbs 31 Ministries. Her blog is encouraging, empowering, and convicting at all the same time...a must read! Believe and know that God chose YOU to be the very mother of your children. He chose you specifically for them. We experience his peace and his glory when we walk in our calling as moms with faith rather than fear. Read on...and be encouraged. :)

Praying Boldly For Our Kids

Decisions Decisions

Those who love your instructions 

have great peace 

and do not stumble. 

- Psalm 119:165

It was last night, as I drove to my OB/GYN monthly appointment, that I spoke to a friend who lives in another state. Chatting about life with Jesus and the adventure that it brings, we both shared about decisions we needed to make. Ones no one but Jesus could help us decide on. Have you had a decision like that lately? Maybe....

Homeschool vs. Christian School  vs. Public School

Go back to work vs. Stay home

Buy it vs. Wait 

Stay vs. Go

Get pregnant vs. Wait 

Submit vs. Do your own thing

Spend vs. Save

The Bible says that in the multitude of counselors there is wisdom, Proverbs 15:22.  I have found this to be true. Many times I have sought out a seasoned Christian mom for advice on discipline and child rearing, marriage, and friendship. Then there are those times the only One I need to seek for wisdom and guidance, in order to obtain peace, is Jesus. 

Yes many times in my life I wanted a person to give me the "right" answer to my question. I wanted someone else to make the hard choice. Someone I could point to when I questioned if I made the right decision, but honestly ladies there is no human that can give you that peace besides the Lord.

Some of the sweetest times in my walk with Jesus have been when I've gotten alone and seen His Word jump off the page and reveal truth to me. It is that personal relationship where HE speaks when I am listening. Many times we don't quiet ourselves long enough to hear His response. His Word is powerful, with answers to EVERY question you have. Yes EVERY! He is Creator. He is all-knowing. He made you. He knows the best path for you and your family. 

Will you seek Him today? 

Do you have a question needing an answer? 

Get alone with God. 

Open your Bible.

Ask & seek His Holy Spirit for wisdom and direction.

Watch His Word come alive and reveal TRUTH in your life today. 

"Why Me, God?" PART #1

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! -Isaiah 26:3

A few weeks ago I overheard someone mention how they thought their child may have a learning disability. I decided to do some internet research of my own on a "disability" I thought my own child might have. As I began to dig I found information confirming behaviors and learning habits I had noticed over the past couple of years. I read and cried as it seemed to confirm that something was in deed different with my little guy. My heart broke and yet I know somewhere in the midst of it all... God had this planned in order to do a work in me, as I walk this new "bend" in my path.

Nothing has been medically "diagnosed" but I plan to have some tests done in future months. Over the past couple of weeks I have wondered, "Why me, God?" while continuing to trust in His sovereign plan for my life. My family serves in full-time ministry and loves Jesus with our whole heart, and my finite mind can't comprehend all He is doing. But the Bible reminds me of these truths, to stand firm on, as I deal with my trial...

1. Consider it pure joy

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. - James 1:2-3

2. Character develops 

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.  - James 1:4

3. Causes me to seek HIS wisdom

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. -James 1:5

 I think sometimes we can feel sorry for ourselves for the "lot" we have been given and forget there is a growing process in any trial or struggle we face. It's easy to look around and see others who seemingly have lives without any struggles and wish we were them.  Many times our eyes focus here on earth instead of heaven where our home is.

As the "thorn in our side" continues to irritate or frustrate us...remember this causes us to call on the Great Physician even more for daily help. For healing. For hope. For encouragement. For the wisdom only He knows. 

One of my favorite Christmas gifts I received was Meredith Andrew's CD, that has so ministered to my heart and lifted my head toward Jesus for strength. In "All Will Fade Away" she sings of how this life will all fade away, we are strangers here, and reminds us that one day we will see Him face to face. This week I needed that. Truth. Song. Encouragement that this in not my home and that one day... all confusion will make sense

... and peace will be eternal. I can't wait for heaven :) How about you?

What lie is satan whispering in your ear today?

Remember that your home is in heaven!

Reach out to a friend...ask for prayer for your difficult child.

Read His Word and be renewed by Truth.

Ask the Lord to help you see your child as HE does.

If you need to be refreshed click the link, and be reminded this is not our home and how our future is secure!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf9kTuJuCmA