Praise God Today for Who Your Child Will Be Tomorrow

Praise before Victory

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. (Mark 14:26)

Praise is greatly honoring to God! In the Old Testament account of King Jehoshaphat, God’s people faced a seemingly insurmountable enemy who was determined to destroy them. Yet God assured them that they would “stand still and see the salvation of the Lord” (2 Chron. 20:17). The people of Judah believed God. Their army was led by singers, offering praises to the Lord for their promised victory, and the victory came. When King David led the procession bringing the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, he praised God with all of his strength (2 Sam. 6:12–23). David’s praise was pleasing to God, and God’s powerful presence remained in David’s kingdom to give him victory against every enemy.

Jesus was about to go to Gethsemane and to the cross, where God’s greatest victory would be accomplished. He led His disciples to sing a hymn. The disciples were all about to fail Him, and Jesus was about to be cruelly executed, yet Jesus insisted that they praise God. Their praise looked beyond the cross to God’s ultimate victory. Praise is rooted not in circumstances of the moment but in the nature and trustworthiness of God.

You ought to rejoice when God asks you to proceed in the work of His kingdom because you know the victory is already secured. Don’t focus on the problems and failures of others. Focus on God’s assurance of victory. If you have trouble praising God with a song in your heart as you serve Him, it may be that your focus is not on God, but on your circumstances.  - "Experiencing God Day By Day" by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby


As moms, we see our children's struggles.  We know their "crosses."  But God encourages us to look beyond these struggles to His ultimate victory in them.


Know that the Lord, He is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him and bless His name. 
For the Lord is good;
His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations. - Psalm 100:3-5


It is God who made us, and our children, not we ourselves.  So, praise God today for who your child will be tomorrow!  Be patient and allow Him to do His good work in them.  Rejoice in the God given privilege of  being your child's mother, for in this, you "proceed in the work of His kingdom." He chose you because you were the very best one for the job! "Don't focus on the problems or failures" in your children. Instead, "focus on God's assurance of victory!"  In the meantime, see them as perfect in Christ.  See yourself as perfect in Christ. Experience the freedom of giving and receiving grace as often as needed.  Be blessed today, sweet mothers, God is FOR you and your children.

"Excellence in All You Do" by Stacey Wooddell Imbimbo

Excellence in All You Do

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do in word or deed,

do ALL in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to 

God the Father through Him

We all have our daily tasks. Most days are very predictable as moms.

Quiet time, shower, fix breakfast, cleaning, laundry, school, more cleaning, lunch, naps, cleaning, cook dinner, family time, and bed time.

It becomes routine and we tend to lose sight of the greater picture of God’s calling on your life as a mom.

 That is your ministry.

Your husband first, then your children.

Doing everything you do with excellence and with all your heart in honor of and in worship of your Savior.

Maybe you don’t leave your home often due to all your small children, or possibly you are the queen of carpool and are constantly driving your people to their places. Keep your focus all about Jesus.

If you are preparing this week for a teaching at your weekly bible study or simply changing your little ones diaper, do both task as unto the Lord.

I know that many times we don’t necessarily go about our day doing every task, interaction, and conversation in excellence as unto the glory of God.

Let’s be challenged this week to ask God to change our hearts and look at our daily tasks in a new light. 

Get Out...Especially on Those Crazy Days!!!

Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. 

Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation 

and the salvation of those who hear you. 

- 1 Timothy 4:16

This past week has been stretching. We have entered our third week of new therapy with some resistance from my son, which the center tells me is completely normal. They warned me ahead of time this week would come and I welcomed it - as I know it is a process in getting my son's brain to work properly.

So, being that our week was tough we decided to GET OUT and do a couple of field trips with a sweet family who also home schools. Many times, I fear play dates - especially on those weeks when my children have been especially challenging. But we ventured out and I am so grateful we did. 

As we did our science lesson on a local beach, seeing God's creation, and relishing in new species never seen...the Lord reminded me of the beauty in the hearts of my boys. Active yes they are, but they have such genuine love for others. They so enjoy making memories with friends whenever we have play dates. I learned a very valuable lesson. Get out more! 

Field trips (or play dates) also allow you to cultivate friendships with other moms and give your children an opportunity for growth. To be stretched. Working through the behaviors they do that doesn't honor the Lord and praise them for the ones that do! Many times it takes being with others for our child's areas of weakness and strength to be magnified and identified. 

I plan to get out more. Make more mommy friends and allow us all to be stretched more. On those crazy weeks...GET OUT! More field trips - are coming - which will bring character development both for my kiddos and me too! 

The Trailer

          I love a good movie...a fountain coke, and melting M&M’s over hot popcorn.

         As much as I love these things, a good trailer can make me equally as content! 

         So this is your trailer. 

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         I’m away with 24 High School girls in cabins in upstate Florida.  One of these girls is our youngest.

         It was a 6-hour drive.  We didn’t eat lunch until our arrival at two o’clock.  The five cabins are on a lake with kayaks and a dock.  Our focus this weekend is the fruit of the Spirit.

         That young moms…is the trailer…next week I will fill in the blanks of what God does while we are here.  God showed me this verse before I left this morning. 

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         (I feel so blessed to be able to come…I am thrilled and honored to be with and learn from these young ladies!)

Seeds in Life

After I cut up an orange for my kids to eat my 3 year old said, “Mommy, this piece has seeds in it.”  I replied, “So take them out.  There will be seeds in life that you’ll have to take out so start to know how to do it now…”  I used to, and still do on occasion, be one of those moms that cut out all the seeds from the fruit and cut the tops off the strawberries.  Our kids will have to learn how to navigate the pits, seeds, strawberry tops (tribulation) of life someday so why not start their navigation learning now. 

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

There are awesome teaching moments like this every day.  Let’s not separate our devotional / Bible study learning from the teaching we could pass on to our little ones.

"Hold My Hand" by Stacey Wooddell Imbimbo

“But I said to you, ‘Don’t be shocked or afraid of them! The LORD your God is going ahead of you. He will fight for you, just as you saw him do in Egypt. And you saw how the LORD your God cared for you all along the way as you traveled through the wilderness, just as a father cares for his child. Now he has brought you to this place.’ 

- Deuteronomy‬ ‭1‬:‭29-31‬ NLT

From the moment that my children were born I would sit my finger inside their sweet palm and they would squeeze.

My oldest spent 50 days in the NICU and this was the only contact I had with him on a regular basis.

They are all toddlers now and still we find those moments to hold hands.

 We might just be crossing the street,  trying to stay together in a store, or  comforting them while they go to sleep.

It is the sweetest picture to see them reach their tiny hand and ask for mine.

They want to connect, feel loved, and know that mom and dad are right there.

It makes them feel safe.

So this week, when you grab your little or not so little one's hand take a moment and thank Jesus for this precious life. Pray for wisdom and guidance as you lead them and guide them.

Just like our heavenly Father will guide and direct us.

Precious Lord take my hand, lead me on let me stand.

"Seasons" by Stacey Wooddell Imbimbo

A change of seasons. Winter is over and spring is soon to arrive.

Goodbye snow and hello warmer weather.

Many times I have been talking to another mama friend and inevitably the phrase "oh, its just a season" will be uttered.

There are many seasons in motherhood.

I've only experienced 4 1/2 years of seasons so far, and looking forward to many more.

Remember when your little one only cooed and cried, and all you thought was " I can't wait to talk to my kid".

Then, the milk phase is over and you get the pleasure of introducing your little one to all kinds of new fun food.

The babies go from crawling to walking around so quickly.

And that very tricky season of the dreaded potty training. YIKES

So many different seasons that are all unique, precious, and memorable.

I find myself saying " I can't wait until my child ________"

 ( fill in the blank with the next season)

We know that each season of motherhood has its ups and downs. I want to encourage you to not miss out on the current season that you are going through.  Though it may be your easiest or hardest season ever.

GOD's got a plan, and its not about us, it all about Him and his grace in our lives.

Enjoy today with your kids!