So a tragedy of mass proportion happened Sunday night. Luckily for the fast thinking mom that I am, I quickly halted the devastation. Nickolas comes barreling in the kitchen with crocodile tears rolling down his cheek. "Buddy what is wrong?" Now at this point I immediately expected the classic response of "Jocie did ______!" I left it blank because at this point Jocie has done any and everything to make Nickolas cry. I was shocked when he cried, "Santa cancelled Christmas because of the snow!" Now at this point I immediately expected that his father said something to him to annoy the crap out of him. Then I heard the hanging of Christmas lights and realized his daddy was up on the roof. So I ask him to guide me to the problem and we land in front of the TV. Playing was Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. At that very moment what was on the TV was a reality to Nickolas. He truly believed that the play dough 1ft. Santa in front of him was cancelling Christmas. I hugged him and reassured him that after the next commercial break something amazing was going to happen. Luckily for us Rudolph saved the day and we survived the cancelling of Christmas. I think we easily forget how at such a young age our children believe everything they see and hear. Another example: I love soap operas. I know terrible. Such sin to watch that crap but man do I love it. I use to come home everyday and play my daily recorded show. Then suddenly I became bombarded by questions? "Mommy why is he in the hospital?" "Mommy why is she in jail?" "Mommy why does that man always kiss different girls?" Okay so you get the picture. I wish I could say I gave up the show but now it just plays after the little ones are in bed! It is true though that little ones can't separate real from fiction. They believe all words and all sights. I know for most of us we use this knowledge as a way to avoid bad case scenarios. No cussing, no fighting in front of the kids, and no yelling at the bad driver in front of us. Why don't we use it for a greater good? Tell them the miracles of God now so it infiltrates their hearts and resides permanently. Constantly praise God and glorify His riches He lavishes among us so they don't doubt at an older age. He is a King. He is our Saviour. He is in our soul. He is! He is! He is! What a better time to introduce your child to the truth of God then at the celebration of His birth? Daily talk about the baby in the manger and the miracle that started with Mary. God bless to all of my faithful friends and followers.
Romans 10:8-10
But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,"
that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord,"
and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified,
and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Did you know?
"Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you."
That verse is my favorite from Mary did you know. We heard it in church today and it has been on mind all day. Really that section applies to anyone who has delivered a child into this world. I know the birth of my children changed me in so many ways and made me new. I would not be grounded in faith so strongly if it wasn't for my children. We also celebrated baptisms today for two young children. Where is the Kleenex because I am about to lose it. Poor Philly always knows that when the first sight of a small child sinking into that water starts that he better hold me up. I always notice the parents that get the privilege of standing behind their child. Their expressions fascinate me. Some have blank stares while others have glimpses of happiness. All I am going to say is someone better be there ready to hold me up when one of my own makes that amazing decision to give their life to Christ. I am going to be bawling like a baby.
You have to think back to Mary and wonder what she thought and felt the first time she held those sweet hands of our Savior? Of course she had the normal feelings we all have as a mother but this wasn't a normal baby. This was the One who would deliver the world. We hold our newborn and bond with them. They instantly change our purpose in this world and impact the depth of our faith. We begin to focus solely on the protection of them so as the world can never harm them. Mary had to pretty much give Jesus up the moment she held Him. Instead of her protecting Him she knew by the Holy Spirit that He would already be sacrificed for a greater purpose. Mary spent the first 30 years of her Son's life watching Him learning, teaching, and preparing. I am sure she was in awe of her son. Aren't we all? I look at my children and truly believe that they will do amazing things but nothing will ever be as amazing as their walk with God. It is vitally important that I teach them that path at an early age. It is only fair if you think about it. My children brought me to a much more deep and clearer understanding of God and His love for me. They made me new in my faith and delivered me from the trappings of a sinner's life. I owe them the example of being a good person. It is the least I can do.
I pray that this entry finds you well and getting ready for the celebration of our Savior's birth. God bless to all of my faithful friends and followers.
Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."
"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God."
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you."
That verse is my favorite from Mary did you know. We heard it in church today and it has been on mind all day. Really that section applies to anyone who has delivered a child into this world. I know the birth of my children changed me in so many ways and made me new. I would not be grounded in faith so strongly if it wasn't for my children. We also celebrated baptisms today for two young children. Where is the Kleenex because I am about to lose it. Poor Philly always knows that when the first sight of a small child sinking into that water starts that he better hold me up. I always notice the parents that get the privilege of standing behind their child. Their expressions fascinate me. Some have blank stares while others have glimpses of happiness. All I am going to say is someone better be there ready to hold me up when one of my own makes that amazing decision to give their life to Christ. I am going to be bawling like a baby.
You have to think back to Mary and wonder what she thought and felt the first time she held those sweet hands of our Savior? Of course she had the normal feelings we all have as a mother but this wasn't a normal baby. This was the One who would deliver the world. We hold our newborn and bond with them. They instantly change our purpose in this world and impact the depth of our faith. We begin to focus solely on the protection of them so as the world can never harm them. Mary had to pretty much give Jesus up the moment she held Him. Instead of her protecting Him she knew by the Holy Spirit that He would already be sacrificed for a greater purpose. Mary spent the first 30 years of her Son's life watching Him learning, teaching, and preparing. I am sure she was in awe of her son. Aren't we all? I look at my children and truly believe that they will do amazing things but nothing will ever be as amazing as their walk with God. It is vitally important that I teach them that path at an early age. It is only fair if you think about it. My children brought me to a much more deep and clearer understanding of God and His love for me. They made me new in my faith and delivered me from the trappings of a sinner's life. I owe them the example of being a good person. It is the least I can do.
I pray that this entry finds you well and getting ready for the celebration of our Savior's birth. God bless to all of my faithful friends and followers.
Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."
"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God."
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
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