Out of the mouths of babes....

Isn't it funny how we are the ones put in charge of teaching our children, but so often they end up teaching us? Abel and I work very hard to teach our children about God, and having a relationship with him - which can be pretty difficult somedays, we are talking about a 4 and 6 year old! But then, there are those moments, when they say or do something that humbles you. I would like to share one of those.

Every morning on the way to school, I say a prayer with the kids. We pray for their classmates, teachers and for their behavior. Several weeks ago I started adding my paraphase of Philippians 4:13 (I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.) Usually that part of the prayer went something like this: Thank you Jesus that I can do all things through you, because you give me the strength to do my best.

Well, Olivia took that part and made it her own! Now every time we pray morning or night - she adds her own interpretation: "Thank you that we can do all things through Christ, and if we do not do all things through Christ we can not do things."

WOW!!! My four year old has captured a fundamental truth, and stated it so simply! The best thing is, she really believes this to the core of her being. I am so grateful that she had a heart for Jesus at such a young age. She is teaching me everytime she says this prayer!

Getting to know you....Getting to know all about you!

I recently read a blog that I thought was so cool. Chelsey posted a little about her, and I found it fascinating! Maybe it is because I am a people person or maybe just nosey, but I loved reading it. So, I thought I would do the same. So here is a little about me, some things you may know, some may be a surprise. If you want to do the same, (and I hope you will!) go for it! Just let me know so I can stop by and read!

I have been married for 8 years to my awesome husband!

We have 2 wonderful gifts from God, a 6 year old boy and a 4 year old girl.

I am VERY active in my kiddos school. This year I am the secretary for the PTO.

I LOVE to: scrapbook, cook & bake, read and sing.

I wish I knew how to play the piano.

I used to be organized, now I am just really good at making piles!

I work full time - at home. I believe that my calling is to be the best wife and mother I can be.

I am working on being on time - for some reason I really struggle with that one!

I think there is nothing wrong with wearing pajamas all day.

My favorite color is purple.

I talk - ALOT, and I use my hands to make points.

I am trying to listen more than I talk - especially to my children and husband.

I am learning every day how much more I have to learn.

I think that forgiveness is one of the best gifts you can give.

I LOVE coffee. I could drink it all day, Starbucks is one of my favorite places.

My favorite sport is baseball and I am a die-hard Houston Astros fan.

I do not like to wear shoes, I will take them off the second I am able!

I am the oldest of 4. I love my sister and 2 brothers, they each inspire me everyday, even if they do not know it.

I am so thankful for the Godly example my parents have set for me.

I think laughter is essential to good health.

I have to sleep on the right side of the bed.

I have a weird obsession with tweezing my eyebrows.

I love to serve others.

I wish I knew how to speak Spanish fluently.

I am passionately working on my relationship with Christ.

The Sound of Music is one of my favorite musicals/movies of all time.

I like to buy clothes and jewelry for my dog.

I take the word friend very seriously.

I love to have girl time and hang out with my best friend.

I have a desire to be able to minister God's grace and mercy to women. I want every woman to know that God can take the mess we make of our lives and turn it into something more beautiful than we ever thought possible!

There is so, so, so much more, but I want to hear from you! Leave me a comment so I can come check your blog out!




Here is the link to Chelsey's blog: http://joyfullyliving.blogspot.com/2008/11/at-well-getting-to-know-you.html

Blocked!!!

I have been having a problem for the past week or so. Everytime I sit down at my computer to blog, I get blocked! Away from the computer I think of wonderful things to blog about, well maybe not always wonderful; but at least better than a blank page. Then as soon as I would sit at the keyboard, my mind would go blank!!! Has this ever happened to you?

So, I decided today to be proactive! I made a decision before I ever sat down to blog that I was going to write a couple sentences about how wonderful it is to be a child of God! So here goes, in case you need a little pick me up this morning if you are a christian or if you are wondering what it is like to be one. Enjoy!

I am thankful that as a child of God, once I asked Jesus into my heart, all my sins (past, present and futures ones) were forgiven! I no longer had to walk in shame. I know that no matter what the day brings, I am loved beyond measure by a God who knows the exact number of hairs upon my head. When I choose to be obedient to His calling on my life, the blessings are unbelieveable. As His child I will always be provided for (this has been proven in my life many times), my enemies will not prosper, my steps are ordered, and I will have Godly wisdom to make decisions with. I have favor in my life and that has been proven time and time again. As I continue to seek after God with all my heart, He continually gives me the desires of my heart! He has restored my marriage that was on the brink of divorce, blessed me with 2 awesome children, and I am seeing my loved ones return to Him! His promises are amazing, His mercy is overflowing in my life and His grace in immeasureable.