Isaac
I have my own personal prophet. His name is Matthew West. Whenever the Lord really, really wants to tell me something, He gives Matthew West a new song and K-LOVE plays it. A lot.
Perhaps this is a self-centered viewpoint. Nonetheless...
Back when "The Motions" came out, I was in dire need of a swift spiritual kick to the shins. And God most definitely got my attention with that song.
He's done it again.
God has blessed us, indeed beyond measure, to have a dual income without having to put our kids in daycare. Through the help of family and my completely unlikely and unexplainable part-time-telecommuting situation, God provides for our needs and more. Only by the grace of God.
Brandon and I do look for opportunities to give. But 'til it hurts?
Ask and it shall be given unto you. A couple of days after praying for sacrificial opportunities, lo and behold a letter from Compassion International arrived in the mail. I opened it, grabbed a pen, filled out the sponsorship form, and stuck that sucker back in the mailbox.
Lord, I know You will provide. Please give us the child who needs us most.
He gave us Isaac.
Isaac is beautiful. I will not post his picture, but trust me, he's beautiful.
How I pray that the boys will embrace Isaac as part of our family even though he is not physically with us. And that they will learn to be grateful for the abundance they have.
Trey needs this. I was going to do a post about him filling up his Samaritan's Purse shoebox. That went swirling down the toilet when he snatched up half the stuff, shouted "These are for ME!!" and ran to his room.
Yep, we all need Isaac right now.
Sweet boy, you are stronger than you know. How we pray that God will provide for you through us, and that you will know Him more and more as you grow. Sorry it took me so long to come around, but I'm so glad God saved you for us. You have already changed my life.
Perhaps this is a self-centered viewpoint. Nonetheless...
Back when "The Motions" came out, I was in dire need of a swift spiritual kick to the shins. And God most definitely got my attention with that song.
He's done it again.
In my own little world it hardly ever rainsThere were tears in the car, and a lot of them. There was an inventory of my wallet on the chance that I randomly came across someone in need. There were prayers for opportunities to sacrifice and give.
I've never gone hungry, always felt safe
I got some money in my pocket, shoes on my feet
In my own little world, population: me
I try to stay awake during Sunday morning church
I throw a twenty in the plate but I never give 'til it hurts
And I turn off the news when I don't like what I see
Yeah, it's easy to do when it's population: me
From "My Own Little World"
God has blessed us, indeed beyond measure, to have a dual income without having to put our kids in daycare. Through the help of family and my completely unlikely and unexplainable part-time-telecommuting situation, God provides for our needs and more. Only by the grace of God.
Brandon and I do look for opportunities to give. But 'til it hurts?
Ask and it shall be given unto you. A couple of days after praying for sacrificial opportunities, lo and behold a letter from Compassion International arrived in the mail. I opened it, grabbed a pen, filled out the sponsorship form, and stuck that sucker back in the mailbox.
Lord, I know You will provide. Please give us the child who needs us most.
He gave us Isaac.
Isaac is beautiful. I will not post his picture, but trust me, he's beautiful.
How I pray that the boys will embrace Isaac as part of our family even though he is not physically with us. And that they will learn to be grateful for the abundance they have.
Trey needs this. I was going to do a post about him filling up his Samaritan's Purse shoebox. That went swirling down the toilet when he snatched up half the stuff, shouted "These are for ME!!" and ran to his room.
Yep, we all need Isaac right now.
Sweet boy, you are stronger than you know. How we pray that God will provide for you through us, and that you will know Him more and more as you grow. Sorry it took me so long to come around, but I'm so glad God saved you for us. You have already changed my life.
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