for reminding me...
to stop and smell the flowers...
Monday, August 31, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Fireproof!
A couple of months ago, some friends in our flock group were discussing the movie Fireproof and passing around the DVD for everyone to watch as couples. Excitedly, I took the DVD home and looked forward to watching what I thought would simply be a nice, wholesome, encouraging movie. This summer has been particularly busy with work travels for Tyler, and there were times over the last couple months when I'd take a glance at the DVD sitting on our dresser and think "maybe we can squeeze this in tonight." By God's perfect plans, however, the DVD remained on our dresser until this last weekend.
~~To summarize these last few months of personal growth, the Lord has opened my eyes to some amazing truths that, though I have always known, have truly become living and active in my walk with Him. He has shown me amazing things about grace, relying on the Holy Spirit's power, and the power of prayer as I walk this life as a wife, mother, friend, etc. Additionally, the women in my flock have been studying "The Power of a Praying Wife" together. God has brought me to a whole new level of intimacy with Himself. Thank you Lord! ~~
Back to this last weekend...
Sunday afternoon we put the kids down for naps, and Tyler asked if I'd like to watch Fireproof. My first thought was "we probably won't be able to get through the whole thing before the kids are up." He said we should watch what we can and finish later if needed. I joked with him that I'd heard this was a tear jerker and, being the emotional one in the family, was prepared for a few tears of my own.
WOW! I had no idea what amazing, impacting, truth filled movie we were about to see. Long story short, we cried together, were able to watch the entire movie without any interruption from napping children, and talked and prayed afterward about God's incredible timing. Had we "squeezed" the movie in weeks ago, the impact would not have been what God intended it to be. We were encouraged by so many aspects of the movie and were able to analyze our own marriage in light of it. For marriage to be what God truly intends it to be, we must first and foremost Love Him with All of our hearts and seek His Will above our own, realizing His sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Marriage is hard work, but it is worth it, not only for God's glory, but for the gift of Oneness that He provides.
If you have yet to see this movie, prayerfully ask God to set aside time for you to watch it with your spouse...it'll be worth the time!
~~To summarize these last few months of personal growth, the Lord has opened my eyes to some amazing truths that, though I have always known, have truly become living and active in my walk with Him. He has shown me amazing things about grace, relying on the Holy Spirit's power, and the power of prayer as I walk this life as a wife, mother, friend, etc. Additionally, the women in my flock have been studying "The Power of a Praying Wife" together. God has brought me to a whole new level of intimacy with Himself. Thank you Lord! ~~
Back to this last weekend...
Sunday afternoon we put the kids down for naps, and Tyler asked if I'd like to watch Fireproof. My first thought was "we probably won't be able to get through the whole thing before the kids are up." He said we should watch what we can and finish later if needed. I joked with him that I'd heard this was a tear jerker and, being the emotional one in the family, was prepared for a few tears of my own.
WOW! I had no idea what amazing, impacting, truth filled movie we were about to see. Long story short, we cried together, were able to watch the entire movie without any interruption from napping children, and talked and prayed afterward about God's incredible timing. Had we "squeezed" the movie in weeks ago, the impact would not have been what God intended it to be. We were encouraged by so many aspects of the movie and were able to analyze our own marriage in light of it. For marriage to be what God truly intends it to be, we must first and foremost Love Him with All of our hearts and seek His Will above our own, realizing His sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Marriage is hard work, but it is worth it, not only for God's glory, but for the gift of Oneness that He provides.
If you have yet to see this movie, prayerfully ask God to set aside time for you to watch it with your spouse...it'll be worth the time!
Friday, August 14, 2009
My Current Favorite Song
A couple months ago, I was sitting quietly in our recliner spending time in God's Word. I had the radio softly playing K-LOVE, and though I was focused on my reading, I began to vividly hear some powerful words from a song I didn't know.
I grabbed my pen and jotted down the words to the song because they were my heart's cry...they were truly what I have been desiring to experience in my relationship with the Lord, and I felt God powerfully speaking to me through that song. Using the words I had written down, I was able to search online and find the song name and artist.
Ever since then, this song has been my daily prayer. I was so accustomed to playing childrens CDs throughout the days because I have little ones around, but I decided to keep K-LOVE playing a few hours per day for that added encouragement to keep focused on Christ. I hear this song at least once every day. What's even more amazing is how my toddler sings the song along with me! She sees her mommy get pretty excited to sing praises to Jesus (we're pushing charismatic worship sometimes :) ) and she has thus learned the words and joins in. Praise God!
The song is by Aaron Shust titled "To God Alone." Lord, as a sinner and child seeking after You, my prayer is that everything I say and do would be all for You!
Click here for the link to the video!
I grabbed my pen and jotted down the words to the song because they were my heart's cry...they were truly what I have been desiring to experience in my relationship with the Lord, and I felt God powerfully speaking to me through that song. Using the words I had written down, I was able to search online and find the song name and artist.
Ever since then, this song has been my daily prayer. I was so accustomed to playing childrens CDs throughout the days because I have little ones around, but I decided to keep K-LOVE playing a few hours per day for that added encouragement to keep focused on Christ. I hear this song at least once every day. What's even more amazing is how my toddler sings the song along with me! She sees her mommy get pretty excited to sing praises to Jesus (we're pushing charismatic worship sometimes :) ) and she has thus learned the words and joins in. Praise God!
The song is by Aaron Shust titled "To God Alone." Lord, as a sinner and child seeking after You, my prayer is that everything I say and do would be all for You!
Click here for the link to the video!
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