It's Sunday....I'm tired from a long week at work and a busy weekend filled with traveling, events, and parties. It's Sunday, the day of rest, right? A day when I could lay in bed, give in to my physical desire for sleep, sit around, enjoy my home, play with my boys for the morning, etc.
But in a few minutes, I'll log off the computer, get the boys ready, make breakfast and drive over 20 minutes to a big high school auditorium to gather with some of the most amazing people I've ever met and come together to worship.
And don't get me wrong, there are times in life when you do just need a day off from everything in life, even a day off from "church."
But why? Why get up and why go? Why not stay and just be home?
Today I worship because God enjoys my faithfulness.
Today I worship because He loved me first.
Today I worship because He brought me through yesterday and gave me today.
Today I worship because He is faithful.
Today I worship because He is worthy of it.
Today I worship because I am grateful.
Today I worship because He forgave me.
Today I worship because He saved me.
Today I worship because of His goodness toward me.
Today I worship because He is mighty in all.
Today I worship because He is holy.
Today I worship because my heart is so full from His humble way of saying "good morning" to me.
Today, my almost 3 year old snuck into bed with us....snuggled up for a while....and when he woke up he informed us he found God....without anything from either parent, he continues to tell us as he walks out of the room...."God in my heart."
Our home isn't perfect and our family far from ideal. We don't do everything as we should. Our church record isn't blemish free and fantastic. As parents, we've had our moments with God, and not always pretty ones.
But seeing God honor our obedience to be faithful, to serve, to give, to be gracious to others, to gather for worship and fellowship, not in our lives, but in the life of our child, that makes every sleepy Sunday worth waking up and going, makes every uncomfortable moment worth the effort, each day we wish we could do something for ourselves instead of God, it makes everything on this earth worth the work to hear your child speak freely of the most mighty God in all the universe.
I know he doesn't quite get it yet, I know his faith is based on what he sees and learns from around him. But I strive to have a simple faith like his again. And I know God is faithful, one day in his own time and in his own understanding, my sweet boy will get it. He'll know first hand the mighty work of God in his life, and the only thing in the world I desire for him is a heart that loves God.
So today I will get up, get ready, and go to worship my God. I will set an example in my home, even when it's not perfect, I will walk the walk and not just talk the talk.
Today I will tell God thank you. Thank you for loving myself, my husband, and my child with your everlasting love. I love you too, Lord.
8.29.2010
8.25.2010
HITCHED
I love HITCHED.
It's been an amazing blessing in our lives. So much so, that after the groups got too big and we were asked to start one at our house, I felt so incredibly scared. Seriously, how was I supposed to have a meeting in my house and make it something special for others the way it had been special in our lives.
But we stepped out of fear, put aside our past hurts and pain and said if you need us we're here. So now we've got 2 other couples at our house Wednesday night, 5 kids, one yappy dog and an amazing Rosie. It's small. I was a little nervous that people wouldn't be interested in a super small group. But as we sat around the table tonight, shared our lives, shed some tears, held hands and offered up prayers and thanksgiving, all I could think was "I love you too, Lord."
After what had been a difficult day, filled with fear, doubt, exhaustion, sickness, fights, work, bad news, stress, God just did His thing, like He always does.
When all I felt like doing at 5 p.m. was calling it quits, God stepped in, showed up and we had am amazing night.
As hard as it was to grow out of our old group, I LOVE our Hitched group. I really do love the people who we get to share our lives with.
I can't wait to write more Hitched posts, because I find I grow so much through the lives of others. So here's to walking out my faith, one day at a time, with some wonderful people.
It's been an amazing blessing in our lives. So much so, that after the groups got too big and we were asked to start one at our house, I felt so incredibly scared. Seriously, how was I supposed to have a meeting in my house and make it something special for others the way it had been special in our lives.
But we stepped out of fear, put aside our past hurts and pain and said if you need us we're here. So now we've got 2 other couples at our house Wednesday night, 5 kids, one yappy dog and an amazing Rosie. It's small. I was a little nervous that people wouldn't be interested in a super small group. But as we sat around the table tonight, shared our lives, shed some tears, held hands and offered up prayers and thanksgiving, all I could think was "I love you too, Lord."
After what had been a difficult day, filled with fear, doubt, exhaustion, sickness, fights, work, bad news, stress, God just did His thing, like He always does.
When all I felt like doing at 5 p.m. was calling it quits, God stepped in, showed up and we had am amazing night.
As hard as it was to grow out of our old group, I LOVE our Hitched group. I really do love the people who we get to share our lives with.
I can't wait to write more Hitched posts, because I find I grow so much through the lives of others. So here's to walking out my faith, one day at a time, with some wonderful people.
8.21.2010
Funness
Yeah, I know it's not really a word. But today was fun all day. Cartoons in bed for a lazy start... love that there were no obligations for the day :)
We made a quick trip to Wee-Cycle It for the fall 1/2 off sale :) Picked up four DVD's for Nena at a whopping $9. Dropped Tim off to mow the yard then MJD and I went to the mall for Chick-fil-a and play time with Alyson, Cayman and Charis. We had a quick stop into Old Navy and walked out with 2 tee shirts at a whopping $.51 :)
Loving the sales and the lack of spending on my behalf! Nena sent MJD some play cash in her last letter so he got to ride the carousel with Cayman and couple of times and get on the helicopter.
We dashed over to Macy's to pick up some things Nena had requested we bring her on our next visit, so we picked up her cosmetic items and scored a free gift of makeup goodies. Fun....
Nena said we could use her credit card on a couple things, which is always a well loved treat. It's been a while since we've graced the aisles of Macy's powered with her black card and coupons. So some of our great deals:
Love finding fantastic sales, love Nena for blessing us with a treat, and love having fun with my little guy :)
We made a quick trip to Wee-Cycle It for the fall 1/2 off sale :) Picked up four DVD's for Nena at a whopping $9. Dropped Tim off to mow the yard then MJD and I went to the mall for Chick-fil-a and play time with Alyson, Cayman and Charis. We had a quick stop into Old Navy and walked out with 2 tee shirts at a whopping $.51 :)
Loving the sales and the lack of spending on my behalf! Nena sent MJD some play cash in her last letter so he got to ride the carousel with Cayman and couple of times and get on the helicopter.
We dashed over to Macy's to pick up some things Nena had requested we bring her on our next visit, so we picked up her cosmetic items and scored a free gift of makeup goodies. Fun....
Nena said we could use her credit card on a couple things, which is always a well loved treat. It's been a while since we've graced the aisles of Macy's powered with her black card and coupons. So some of our great deals:
- Clarks brown sandals.....$39.99-----paid $7.09
- Pajama tank....................$9.99------paid $3.79
- Pajama bottoms..............$17.98-----paid $5.75
- Swim tankini...................$21.98-----paid $7.99
- Swim bottoms.................$19.98-----paid $7.99
- Carter's boy jammies......$20.00----paid $3.99
- Jacket for Tim.................$60.00----paid $16.99
Love finding fantastic sales, love Nena for blessing us with a treat, and love having fun with my little guy :)
8.10.2010
What a day!!!
Whew! What a day. I am pooped. So many cool things, emotions, events and memories!
MJD started his first day of preschool!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness! I cannot believe that my baby is already in preschool! I know it's a little early, he's not yet 3, but with speech therapy ending at 3 and him still struggling a bit with language, we thought it would be good for him to be in a school setting part time to communicate with peers and adults.
So many thoughts, so many emotions, so many memories. My God has been so amazing to me today. Definitely embarking on new frontiers with all these events :)
MJD started his first day of preschool!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness! I cannot believe that my baby is already in preschool! I know it's a little early, he's not yet 3, but with speech therapy ending at 3 and him still struggling a bit with language, we thought it would be good for him to be in a school setting part time to communicate with peers and adults.
So many thoughts, so many emotions, so many memories. My God has been so amazing to me today. Definitely embarking on new frontiers with all these events :)
8.03.2010
Super random
Do I wait, should I hesitate, should I just go and find out?
New surprise around the corner, super excited about some family plans and what they are going to mean to some people in our lives. Can't wait to see faces and give hugs. Looking forward to all of us being together. Can't wait for the party!!!!
So thankful for a husband who never hesitated to make my heart beam and show his love for me.
God's been doing some amazing things this week. Definitely showing me Himself in ways I need to see it.
Hmm....
New surprise around the corner, super excited about some family plans and what they are going to mean to some people in our lives. Can't wait to see faces and give hugs. Looking forward to all of us being together. Can't wait for the party!!!!
So thankful for a husband who never hesitated to make my heart beam and show his love for me.
INCREDIBLY thankful for a God who loves me first.
This probably makes NO sense to anyone but me, oh well. :)
Loved this!
Last night Tim was putting little man to bed and told him, "I love you with all my heart."
To which little man replied. "No daddy. God in my heart."
So sweet, so innocent. I love it :)
To which little man replied. "No daddy. God in my heart."
So sweet, so innocent. I love it :)
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