When my children were babies I stumbled across what I think is one of the most amazing prayers we can pray for our children. And I want to share it with you! I made a habit of praying this prayer daily as I held them and prepared them for sleep, before I would put them in their cribs. It’s a prayer that is still applicable even now that they are young adults. I think you’ll love it as much as I have – it covers an array of topics that concern us as parents: It’s found in the bible. Psalm Continue Reading
On My Way Home
As my morning is starting... I'm exhausted and overwhelmed already. But I refuse to give in to it. The throat is a little sore and sleep didn't come easy last night. Thoughts kept swirling in my head and sleep was difficult. Family, conflicts, needs, personalities. It's all overwhelming. Physically and emotionally. As I talk to friends, it seems that so many of you too are being stretched, tested, sifted...... Call it what you may... Dealing with the demands of life, troubles and the Continue Reading
Monday Morning
Good Morning Lord, It's Monday morning. And I'm tired. Starting out the week tired. Not a good idea.... Lord, this week, this work week, this week of parenting holds in it more than I can know. But You know. Thank you for being a God that Knows! That is intimately interested in all we are involved in. I think of the Garden and how you walked and talked with Adam and Eve and it reminds me that you will walk and talk with us if we just "tune in". Help us to focus on your presence and help Continue Reading
Prayer for LISTENING
Lord Jesus, I've been thinking about my son/daughter today. There are so many things I want to teach him/her. But Lord, he/she doesn't tend to listen to me. Lord, I pray that he/she would hear Your voice saying, "This is the way, walk in it" and that You would give him/her ears to hear You. Lord, please give __________ Your self-control and Your discipline in his/her dealings with life. We get so bent out of shape over bedrooms not tidy and other things that seem so trivial. But Lord, I Continue Reading