The other Sunday after church Jonah was sitting in the car with Tootsie and me. He was just sitting there thinking, and all of a sudden he says, "Since God can do anything, why does God need us to give Him money?" What a simple, but profound thought? I think too many times, we give our money or time or talents, in an attitude that we are giving it because God needs it or wants it. I think we miss out when we think of it that way. Don't get me wrong, God's desire is for us to give Him our all and to obey when He says to give something of ourselves. But - it should be more about our love and desire to please the Lord and give back to Him, than about what God "needs" us to do! I've been amazed by the way God has provided for so many things in our life lately. Isn't it just so wonderful how He surprisingly provides in so many ways, that sometimes we don't even recognize?! Sometimes I am afraid to ask God for things in my life, because I'm afraid He won't answer it the way I want and I'll be disappointed! I like to play it safe. I hate that about myself. It's funny because Adam and I are so opposite on this issue. I'm so afraid to be disappointed or hurt by people or even by God, that I just take a step back and take the safe route sometimes! I know that's not right, but it's the way I survive I guess? Really when you get to the root of it all, pretty much I'm saying by my actions that I don't believe that God knows what's best for me or trust Him! Shame on me! But I'm writing this blog to say that I want to boldly pray for a few things in our lives right now and believe that whatever the outcome that God is still on his throne and I trust Him!
- That God would raise up some solid men as leaders in our church to assist in the physical and spiritual needs of our growing church! And that our church would grow and deepen spiritually.
- That God would bless our school, Forerunner Christian Academy, to grow the number of students and deeply committed teachers and parents. Mostly that God would provide more steady financial support, so that the school could fulfill the dreams that the Lord has placed in their hearts. Thank you Lord for answering our prayer and providing such a wonderful school!
- That God would provide a boy for Jonah's class at school, to be a good friend and playmate for Jonah. (right now it's all girls)
- That God would help us stay healthy in the next few months and not have any serious medical issues (we've had hospital visits for the last two years)
Amen.
These are the sweet hostesses from my shower: Joanne, Irene, Mary, Tammy & Amanda
I had to throw in this picture of Hannah. When we woke up this morning we found Hannah with her hat falling over her eyes. We call her "Getto Hannah"!
Hannah is growing like a weed! She was 7 lbs 5 oz at birth and now just 4 weeks later she is