Today I was remided by my devotional as well as a friend's story that God is guiding my steps. All I have to do is follow Him. Sounds easy, but it's not always. The road can get dark and unsure, but a prayer can light up that darkness.
A funny little story to go along with this happened earlier this week. I had brought Ariah into the bathroom with me so I could comb my hair and brush our teeth (yes, she has two little teeth now!). Well, Ariah decided to grab onto our VERY furry cat, Teddy, and let him pull her around. She promptly banged her head on the toilet. Be careful who you let lead you or you may end up with a bump.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Adventures in Crawling
My little girl has been crawling for over a month now but this week she has discovered something new: Climbing Up Stairs. The first time she did it, I was upstairs and my hubby hollered at me to come down, quick! I almost cried when I saw her climbing towards me with the biggest grin on her face. Now, a week later, though I'm still impressed, worry has set in. We don't have baby gates up yet, because of our railing, my hubby is having to make our baby gates and they aren't finished yet. This means that I've had to keep a closer eye on our little crawler more than normal.
I was thinking about the fears I've been entertaining about my princess while I was reading my devotional. Today I read about God's protection. Much like I guide Ariah so that she can practice climbing without falling, God guides our steps. We are able to run into a new experience, but it will always work out better if we ask for God's direction. He has an amazing plan for our lives if we only listen for His guidance. Otherwise, we will constantly fall down the stairs. Thankfully, God not only guides us up the stairs, but waits at the bottom to catch us if we fall.
I was thinking about the fears I've been entertaining about my princess while I was reading my devotional. Today I read about God's protection. Much like I guide Ariah so that she can practice climbing without falling, God guides our steps. We are able to run into a new experience, but it will always work out better if we ask for God's direction. He has an amazing plan for our lives if we only listen for His guidance. Otherwise, we will constantly fall down the stairs. Thankfully, God not only guides us up the stairs, but waits at the bottom to catch us if we fall.
Friday, April 1, 2011
The Measureless Sea
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is HIS love for those who fear HIM. Psalm 103:11
In today's devotional, simple children's songs teach and remind us about an uncomprehensible fact: God's love deeper and wider than we could ever imagine.
Wide, wide as the ocean, high as the Heaven above;
Deep, deep as the deepest sea is my Savior’s love.
I, though so unworthy, still am a child of His care;
For His Word teaches me that His love reaches me everywhere.
What an uplifting way to start the day! Thinking about how much God loves us....It's like trying to explain how much I love my baby girl.
I was asked to think about God has shown His unconditional love for me this week. The first thing my mind went to was my baby. I have read several stories lately about moms who have lost their precious babies to SIDS which makes me realize how blessed I am that my angel is in my arms. God shows His love by blessing His children and, although I adore my baby, by reminding me how precious life is God has reminded me how much He loves me. He loves me enough make me a mommy and to give me moments with her that not all moms get. Two days ago, Ariah climbed up four stairs just to get to me. Some moms don't even get to see a smile. I have been blessed. God has blessed me because He loves me.
By the way, I am not saying that those moms whose lost children are any less blessed. By experiencing any aspect of motherhood, they are blessed with a glimpse at how much God loves them as His children. They are then blessed by His constant pressence as they work through their tragedies.
We can see God's unconditional love in everything we do and everywhere we go. God does not want it to be a secret. How has God showed YOU His everlasting love? Deeper and wider than the ocean, higher than the heavens, God's love is amazing!
In today's devotional, simple children's songs teach and remind us about an uncomprehensible fact: God's love deeper and wider than we could ever imagine.
Wide, wide as the ocean, high as the Heaven above;
Deep, deep as the deepest sea is my Savior’s love.
I, though so unworthy, still am a child of His care;
For His Word teaches me that His love reaches me everywhere.
What an uplifting way to start the day! Thinking about how much God loves us....It's like trying to explain how much I love my baby girl.
I was asked to think about God has shown His unconditional love for me this week. The first thing my mind went to was my baby. I have read several stories lately about moms who have lost their precious babies to SIDS which makes me realize how blessed I am that my angel is in my arms. God shows His love by blessing His children and, although I adore my baby, by reminding me how precious life is God has reminded me how much He loves me. He loves me enough make me a mommy and to give me moments with her that not all moms get. Two days ago, Ariah climbed up four stairs just to get to me. Some moms don't even get to see a smile. I have been blessed. God has blessed me because He loves me.
By the way, I am not saying that those moms whose lost children are any less blessed. By experiencing any aspect of motherhood, they are blessed with a glimpse at how much God loves them as His children. They are then blessed by His constant pressence as they work through their tragedies.
We can see God's unconditional love in everything we do and everywhere we go. God does not want it to be a secret. How has God showed YOU His everlasting love? Deeper and wider than the ocean, higher than the heavens, God's love is amazing!
10-Minute Time Out
Grace Fox has released a new devotional that I'm REALLY excited about entitled 10-Minute Time Outs for Moms. Today is my first day spending breakfast with my nose in the Word and I want to share it with YOU!
I would also like to ask for prayer. I am working up the courage and out the logistics with starting a bible study. I've never done this before, but, again, really excited about it. I plan on using the 10 minute devotionals to start a Mommy-and-Me bible study (because isn't that one of the excuses not to go to a study group? no childcare?) When the weather gets warmer, we'll meet at parks and let the kids have a play date while the moms get closer to God. And the best thing is that the kids will learn too and have the opportunity to see their mommy's desire for God.
Time to go read my devotional.... Be back soon to share!
I would also like to ask for prayer. I am working up the courage and out the logistics with starting a bible study. I've never done this before, but, again, really excited about it. I plan on using the 10 minute devotionals to start a Mommy-and-Me bible study (because isn't that one of the excuses not to go to a study group? no childcare?) When the weather gets warmer, we'll meet at parks and let the kids have a play date while the moms get closer to God. And the best thing is that the kids will learn too and have the opportunity to see their mommy's desire for God.
Time to go read my devotional.... Be back soon to share!
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