From the lips of children and infants

Last Saturday my sister delivered a beautiful baby girl at 33 weeks. I had the privilege of being there - witnessing the birth of this precious soul. At 33 weeks gestation, the main concern is lung development. We had been told by the nurse that if Savannah cried that would be a great sign of her condition. Well, when she let out that newborn wail, we all burst into tears!

That morning I had read a friend's blog about her husband reading Psalm 8 over her as she labored in the birth of her daughter.
Verse 2 says:
"From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger."

The sound of a baby crying takes on a whole new meaning, doesn't it? Our almighty God is evoking their sounds to PRAISE HIM. My study bible notes say: "The mighty God, whose glory is displayed across the face of the heavens, appoints (and evokes) the praise of little children to silence the dark powers arrayed against him."

What a mighty Word! When I read that I began sobbing. My son, each time we sit down to eat a meal, sings a delightful song to our Lord Jesus. His singing of this song has become so meaningful to me. God has appointed my children to praise Him. He has appointed me and you to praise Him. He is worthy of it.

Thank you, Jesus. Thank you, Jesus.
For our food, for our food.
Thank you for our daddies, thank you for our mommies.
We love you. We love you.

I'm Running

Charlie Hall's "Marvelous Light" is my theme song at the moment. I love it! I turn it up really loud when I'm in the car by myself, which isn't often, but my spirit lifts and my smile widens as soon as the song begins. May it nourish your thirsty soul as it does mine...

Into marvelous light I'm running
Out of darkness, out of shame
By the cross, You are the Truth
You are the Life, You are the Way

Blessing

Today I heard a Word! We are "blessed to be a blessing". If you've ever wondered why you've been given much, you now have the answer. God has given each one of us talents and gifts. Why? To honor Him by serving others. To bless others. So many of us withhold our gifts and talents and use excuses like, "I don't have time" or "I don't have enough money" or "my job is so demanding, I just don't have the energy" or "my kids keep me so busy". Don't get all confused and irate on me now. Obviously, our children and their extracurricular endeavors are very important as is our job. But should they be used as an excuse for not contributing to others? For not serving and giving in your local church? No, it is a cop out. Carve out the time to share your gifts and talents, include your children. You never know how God will use you and what opportunities you miss because of your holding back and waiting for the right time or the right outfit or the right bonus. You are blessed to be a blessing. Go bless somebody!

First Time

Well....

This is day one - my first time "blogging". What a world we live in. Whoever thought one day anyone anywhere could be a published writer of sorts?

My friend, Stephanie, said that at 29 she thought she would expedite the process of becoming "terribly interesting". That the French say that a woman becomes interesting at age 38. I like that. I think I'd like to be terribly interesting as well. Since I only have three years left to accomplish this, I better begin now. So here goes...