Today I am thankful for: Radiant Moms, my husband (Thank You, Lord, for keeping him safe when his car tire blew out today!), beautiful cool weather, heat! (house, car), cozy blankets, hot water, my precious kiddos' voices, having Josh home unexpectedly, fun holiday ideas to share with family
I am so thankful for the book of Proverbs. One friend once shared with me the idea of reading one chapter of Proverbs daily each month. I enjoyed that before and will begin again--beginning today! I'm struck by the simplicity of the Proverbs from chapter 1 on. God has created for us an orderly universe and a perfect design for all things. Boy, do we muck it up! But if we'd seek God's wisdom and understanding of His ways, we are clearly told we'd experience length of life, honor among peers, beauty (inward which may lead to outward), protection & preservation but he Lord's own hand, happiness, good health, strength, bountiful provision, riches, peace, sweet sleep, courage, passion in marriage, strong friendships--and that's only the first 7 chapters of the book (there are 31)! How could anyone not want those things? Sadly, our culture is so topsy-turvy in sin we think we know better than our Creator. We think we have understanding apart from God. Just look at the rates of adultery, fornication, divorce, debt, poor health, abuse, poverty, and so forth. Our world is crying out for wisdom and great leadership while rejecting THE source of both!
I am so blessed to be able to be home and to be raising my children in a very hands-on manner. One of my greatest prayers is that my children continue to grow in their fledgling faith and walk with the Lord all their days. Right now they know the gospel and I have no doubt they love Jesus with all their hearts! I cannot express the JOY that knowledge brings me! I am prayerful that God will continue to strengthen me and impart His wisdom so that I can truly instruct my children in His ways.
What a blessing God's very word is to me! Having His wisdom expressed an illustrated throughout the books is amazing. The simplicity and beauty of the book of Proverbs is definitely nothing short of God-inspired and perfectly designed. And having the perfect words of wisdom-incarnate in my Savior Lord Jesus makes me certain I lack for nothing in what is needed to grow and flourish as both a child of God and as a mother of two precious children of God!
Daddy, Your perfect love overwhelms me! I'm amazed as day after day I'm able to come before You in absolute awe of what You've done for me! The depth of Your knowledge and wisdom knows no bounds. How comforting to know that You know me, You made me, and You gave me absolutely everything I need to live and live a life abundant in riches! I am so thankful that I have understanding; that I know that my treasure lies in You alone, and that from You come my greatest blessings: salvation through Your Son, Jesus; my family; my gifts that allow me to serve You faithfully and with obedience so that others may know You. Thank You for Your word which so perfectly instructs--I am not alone! You are always with me. Praise You, Lord!
I am so thankful for the book of Proverbs. One friend once shared with me the idea of reading one chapter of Proverbs daily each month. I enjoyed that before and will begin again--beginning today! I'm struck by the simplicity of the Proverbs from chapter 1 on. God has created for us an orderly universe and a perfect design for all things. Boy, do we muck it up! But if we'd seek God's wisdom and understanding of His ways, we are clearly told we'd experience length of life, honor among peers, beauty (inward which may lead to outward), protection & preservation but he Lord's own hand, happiness, good health, strength, bountiful provision, riches, peace, sweet sleep, courage, passion in marriage, strong friendships--and that's only the first 7 chapters of the book (there are 31)! How could anyone not want those things? Sadly, our culture is so topsy-turvy in sin we think we know better than our Creator. We think we have understanding apart from God. Just look at the rates of adultery, fornication, divorce, debt, poor health, abuse, poverty, and so forth. Our world is crying out for wisdom and great leadership while rejecting THE source of both!
I am so blessed to be able to be home and to be raising my children in a very hands-on manner. One of my greatest prayers is that my children continue to grow in their fledgling faith and walk with the Lord all their days. Right now they know the gospel and I have no doubt they love Jesus with all their hearts! I cannot express the JOY that knowledge brings me! I am prayerful that God will continue to strengthen me and impart His wisdom so that I can truly instruct my children in His ways.
What a blessing God's very word is to me! Having His wisdom expressed an illustrated throughout the books is amazing. The simplicity and beauty of the book of Proverbs is definitely nothing short of God-inspired and perfectly designed. And having the perfect words of wisdom-incarnate in my Savior Lord Jesus makes me certain I lack for nothing in what is needed to grow and flourish as both a child of God and as a mother of two precious children of God!
Daddy, Your perfect love overwhelms me! I'm amazed as day after day I'm able to come before You in absolute awe of what You've done for me! The depth of Your knowledge and wisdom knows no bounds. How comforting to know that You know me, You made me, and You gave me absolutely everything I need to live and live a life abundant in riches! I am so thankful that I have understanding; that I know that my treasure lies in You alone, and that from You come my greatest blessings: salvation through Your Son, Jesus; my family; my gifts that allow me to serve You faithfully and with obedience so that others may know You. Thank You for Your word which so perfectly instructs--I am not alone! You are always with me. Praise You, Lord!
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