It's amazing to me in the simple ways the Lord shows us things that are important to understand about Him.
My sister and I were talking one afternoon and she was mentioning how busy her youngest baby keeps her. Little Gracie, is a hand full, as my sister puts it. She began explaining the depth of her interests. "She gets in cabinets, closets, drawers, she finds things that are hidden, she's everywhere Est" I kinda sat there listening and smiled as she told me more about Gracie because I related all to well when Addie was her age...then my smile turned upside down when I realized I now have a little boy who will one day be doing the same and I hear they are much more busy then little girls! I have my work cut out for me that's for certain :)
Anyhow, as she was telling me just how much GG gets into, the Lord enlightened me that He is just like little Gracie.
He is everywhere! The Lord is so involved in our space that at times it makes us uncomfortable when things that are put away or hidden are brought out. "Lord, I don't want to have to deal with that, put it back!" I can just hear my sister, or any of us mothers "baby, put that back, it doesn't belong out here, it's not where it goes" But maybe just maybe that's how the Lord ruffles our feathers just like us mothers when our children ruffle ours. Perhaps there are things we hide or store away that need to be brought out in order to be dealth with. They just may need to be exposed and brought to light. Isn't it funny how when we do decide to go through drawers, closets, or anything that's been stored for a while we end up finding that there are things that may need to be thrown away?.....
Maybe there are things we store away in our hearts that the Lord gets into & exposes so we can see that maybe we need to forgive ourselves or forgive others...then perhaps it will finally allow us to throw away what doesn't belong.
With Love & Prayer,
Est
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Towers
A few days ago I was reading The Tower of Babel and I feel like the Lord really enlightened me to see that He still comes and prevents towers from fully being built.
In the story of the tower of babel, (Genesis 11:1-9) the people were building a monument to themselves, to call attention to their own abilities and achievements, instead of giving glory to God. He was so displeased He came and scattered the people and confused their languages. I closed my bible and thought, "Lord, You gave them abilities, You gave them widsom, You gave them knowledge...but they didn't use what You gave them for your honor. The Lord cared enough that He came down and dismantled their plans because He saw it wasn't a good idea.
The next thought that went through my mind was "what towers are we possibly attempting to build in our own lives?" Maybe just maybe there are relationships out there that have fallen apart because it was a tower that was never meant to be built. Maybe just maybe somewhere out on Wall Street someone is wondering why they didn't get the job they applied for and come to find out the Lord saw it was a tower being built on prideful & materialistic foundation? Maybe the Lord has cared and loved us so much that He's come down and dismantled some of our towers, when they weren't centered around Him?
The Lord is so gracious that He has blessed many people with different gifts, different abilities but they are not always used for His glory. Maybe at times we think we are smart enough to plan out every detail of our life out all on our own? Do we at times think "I got this" I have it all figured out? Ever wondered "Lord, why did this fall through, why.... I am just so confused?"
Hmmm, Maybe just maybe they were towers that were never meant to be built?
With love & prayer,
Est
In the story of the tower of babel, (Genesis 11:1-9) the people were building a monument to themselves, to call attention to their own abilities and achievements, instead of giving glory to God. He was so displeased He came and scattered the people and confused their languages. I closed my bible and thought, "Lord, You gave them abilities, You gave them widsom, You gave them knowledge...but they didn't use what You gave them for your honor. The Lord cared enough that He came down and dismantled their plans because He saw it wasn't a good idea.
The next thought that went through my mind was "what towers are we possibly attempting to build in our own lives?" Maybe just maybe there are relationships out there that have fallen apart because it was a tower that was never meant to be built. Maybe just maybe somewhere out on Wall Street someone is wondering why they didn't get the job they applied for and come to find out the Lord saw it was a tower being built on prideful & materialistic foundation? Maybe the Lord has cared and loved us so much that He's come down and dismantled some of our towers, when they weren't centered around Him?
The Lord is so gracious that He has blessed many people with different gifts, different abilities but they are not always used for His glory. Maybe at times we think we are smart enough to plan out every detail of our life out all on our own? Do we at times think "I got this" I have it all figured out? Ever wondered "Lord, why did this fall through, why.... I am just so confused?"
Hmmm, Maybe just maybe they were towers that were never meant to be built?
With love & prayer,
Est
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Power of a Praying Parent
Before I became a mother, I never really understood the seriousness of parental prayers. I remember so many times when I would come home to visit while I was in college and wasn't allowed to leave the house until my mom & dad (and even siblings if they were there) gathered around me to pray. They'd speak many wonderful things into my life. I can still remember the sound of my Daddy's voice as it grew louder and more passionate as he pleaded the Lord to go with me, that where I stepped foot I'd be on safe grounds, that angels would camp around me at all tmes, that I'd be a blessing to others, that I'd be successful in what He had called me to do etc... I believe it is safe to say that it is because of my Mom & Dads consistent intercessory prayers that I have recieved blessings, protection, favor, grace, and many other things I'm sure I'll never know about.
It is our full responsibility as Christians to mark the path for our children to follow... and it all starts with prayer. I do not know everything, and I won't pretend to, but what I have learned is that we should first pray daily that we may be good examples for our children, pray that we may reflect His word accurately in our actions, and pray that we may have the wisdom to equip our children so as they grow & encounter many challenges in this evil world, they will have His word engraved in their hearts, minds and ready on their lips.
I am so passionate about this because I have seen the impact a praying parent has made. Here is my top 10 things I pray in efforts to bless my children.
1. Pray for a hedge of protection everywhere they go.
2. Pray for overall health all the days of their life.
3. Pray for obedience, not just to their father & I, but obedience to the things of the Lord as well.
4. Pray for Godly friendships.
5. Pray for their future husband/wife.
6. Pray for their careers, that whatever the Lord may rise them up to do, that they may do it for His honor & glory.
7. Pray that they may be Children of Faith. Never doubt the Lord is in control.
8. Pray that they may be a blessing to others and shine a light for Christ in this dark & gloomy world.
9. Pray that they always stay humble, God fearing & know Gods love for them.
10. Pray that they may always find comfort in the Holy Spirit when they stumble.
My parents taught me this, and now I have the privledge to teach my own....I just wonder what they may add to their list when they have theirs : ) We are our childrens first teacher.
With love & prayer,
Est
It is our full responsibility as Christians to mark the path for our children to follow... and it all starts with prayer. I do not know everything, and I won't pretend to, but what I have learned is that we should first pray daily that we may be good examples for our children, pray that we may reflect His word accurately in our actions, and pray that we may have the wisdom to equip our children so as they grow & encounter many challenges in this evil world, they will have His word engraved in their hearts, minds and ready on their lips.
I am so passionate about this because I have seen the impact a praying parent has made. Here is my top 10 things I pray in efforts to bless my children.
1. Pray for a hedge of protection everywhere they go.
2. Pray for overall health all the days of their life.
3. Pray for obedience, not just to their father & I, but obedience to the things of the Lord as well.
4. Pray for Godly friendships.
5. Pray for their future husband/wife.
6. Pray for their careers, that whatever the Lord may rise them up to do, that they may do it for His honor & glory.
7. Pray that they may be Children of Faith. Never doubt the Lord is in control.
8. Pray that they may be a blessing to others and shine a light for Christ in this dark & gloomy world.
9. Pray that they always stay humble, God fearing & know Gods love for them.
10. Pray that they may always find comfort in the Holy Spirit when they stumble.
My parents taught me this, and now I have the privledge to teach my own....I just wonder what they may add to their list when they have theirs : ) We are our childrens first teacher.
With love & prayer,
Est
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