Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting
I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery this is why this is why I sing….
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face There will be a day, He’ll wipe away the stains, He’ll wipe away the tears, He’ll wipe away the tears…..there will be a day.
(from there will be a day by jeremy camp)
last friday my friend lost her mom. she was out for her daily walk and was hit by a car. i did not know her but i know she was an incredible woman just by her legacy.
i went to visitation sunday and was about 15 minutes early and the home was already packed! christina was doing well. she is so precious! her concerns were not for herself or her family. she said we'll be fine. we know my mom is fine. she was worried about the lady who hit her mom. that's where all of her concern was focused. no bitterness, just love for this woman.
Lord, we don't know how much time we have here, but thank you for every precious minute we have with our loved ones. I pray to leave a legacy like jan. Comfort both families involved in this tragedy. use it to bring glory to you alone. thank you for HOPE!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
God's faithfulness
The wind blows, and we are gone— as though we had never been here. But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! (Psalm 103:16-18)
Our God is so good. He is so faithful! This has been a wonderful weekend. We celebrated Good Friday-the ultimate sacrifice that our precious Jesus gave-HIS OWN LIFE FOR OURS!!!
We were going over this again Saturday in preparation for RESURRECTION Sunday with our precious boys. Eddison (will be 6 in July) and Henry (will be 3 next month). Dave was finished talking and after a moment of silence Eddison said "Dad, I have been ready for like 600 years to ask Jesus to come in my heart and thank Him for taking my sins and mom keeps putting me off." A LITTLE exaggerated to say the least. He HAS asked me several times if he can ask Jesus in his heart. This started around Christmas. We were in the car and he said he was ready. I was so excited and said "Let's talk about this with Dad. He would LOVE to be a part of this special decision with us!" So, Dave got home from work and asked Eddison about it and he said he wasn't ready. For a minute I was disappointed and then relieved that I didn't rush him through this right away when he first asked. I figured, when he is REALLY ready, he will be ready when Dave is around too. I didn't want it to be a now or never moment. Several other times would come up-in the grocery store, at a restaurant, during craft time......but a few hours later when Dave would get home Eddison decided he didn't want to talk about it after all. We have been praying though and our Father is so faithful. Eddison took this precious step on Saturday night. We told him we were happier that night than when he was even born!
Understand therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and constantly loves those who love him and obey his commands. (Deuteronomy 7:9)
Our boy made the life changing decision to lay his life down and give it up to our Father to be his Lord & Savior. He said he wants to do what Jesus commands and he wants to make Jesus happy. I knew God would bring our boys to Him in His time. They are, after all, HIS children He has entrusted to us while we are here on earth. What an honor. Thank you Lord!
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:7-10)
We told Eddison we were so proud of him! Henry kept hugging him saying he was proud & he was ready to have Jesus in his heart too (yes, I think he is too young so we just told him in a while when he gets bigger he can give his life to Jesus) He hugged his big brother and said "I hear your heart beat. I can hear Jesus talking in there. "
But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. (Deuteronomy 5:10)
We are reaping the rewards of God's promises! Thank you Father for sending your Son! Thank you Jesus for loving us so much you suffered and died in our place. Thank you for NEW LIFE!!!!
Our God is so good. He is so faithful! This has been a wonderful weekend. We celebrated Good Friday-the ultimate sacrifice that our precious Jesus gave-HIS OWN LIFE FOR OURS!!!
We were going over this again Saturday in preparation for RESURRECTION Sunday with our precious boys. Eddison (will be 6 in July) and Henry (will be 3 next month). Dave was finished talking and after a moment of silence Eddison said "Dad, I have been ready for like 600 years to ask Jesus to come in my heart and thank Him for taking my sins and mom keeps putting me off." A LITTLE exaggerated to say the least. He HAS asked me several times if he can ask Jesus in his heart. This started around Christmas. We were in the car and he said he was ready. I was so excited and said "Let's talk about this with Dad. He would LOVE to be a part of this special decision with us!" So, Dave got home from work and asked Eddison about it and he said he wasn't ready. For a minute I was disappointed and then relieved that I didn't rush him through this right away when he first asked. I figured, when he is REALLY ready, he will be ready when Dave is around too. I didn't want it to be a now or never moment. Several other times would come up-in the grocery store, at a restaurant, during craft time......but a few hours later when Dave would get home Eddison decided he didn't want to talk about it after all. We have been praying though and our Father is so faithful. Eddison took this precious step on Saturday night. We told him we were happier that night than when he was even born!
Understand therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and constantly loves those who love him and obey his commands. (Deuteronomy 7:9)
Our boy made the life changing decision to lay his life down and give it up to our Father to be his Lord & Savior. He said he wants to do what Jesus commands and he wants to make Jesus happy. I knew God would bring our boys to Him in His time. They are, after all, HIS children He has entrusted to us while we are here on earth. What an honor. Thank you Lord!
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:7-10)
We told Eddison we were so proud of him! Henry kept hugging him saying he was proud & he was ready to have Jesus in his heart too (yes, I think he is too young so we just told him in a while when he gets bigger he can give his life to Jesus) He hugged his big brother and said "I hear your heart beat. I can hear Jesus talking in there. "
But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. (Deuteronomy 5:10)
We are reaping the rewards of God's promises! Thank you Father for sending your Son! Thank you Jesus for loving us so much you suffered and died in our place. Thank you for NEW LIFE!!!!
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