Okay, you crazy bloghers out there, here it is! But just remember the whole point of this blog is not to satisfy our narcissistic musings and gasconade our adventures to the world, but rather to thoughtfully and lovingly pass on to our children those stories, memories, and life lessons which are more accurately communicated through this sophisticated medium, which in today's ever-changing techy world is appropriate and necessary since (1) we don't have any working pens at our house (except that blue one that Hannah keeps using to "write" in her diary), and (2) our generation's attention span has been somewhat compromised rendering any attempt to make a lasting impression on our kids useless if an electronic device is not somehow involved.
So, if you're still there after that ridiculous run-on paragraph, congratulations! You've taken your first step into a larger world. At this point, you are welcome to listen over my shoulder as I address Jonah and Hannah, and I hope you don't mind my turning my back to you.
Kids, God has always provided for me. He has always comforted me. He has always been my source of joy and peace. He has always guided me. He has always given me the words to say. He has always been my sure and steadfast hope. He has always been faithful and just to forgive me my sin and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness. He has always been there to listen to me. He has always instructed me. He has always given me opportunities to trust Him. He has always revealed Himself to me through His creation. He has always blessed me. He has always protected me. He has always caused everything to work together for my good. He has always had every problem that I have encountered worked out before I ever knew about it. He has always provided a way out from temptation. He has always been interceding on my behalf. He has always been preparing a place for me. He has always loved me. He has always been there, and He always will. Hither by His help I've come.
And He will always be doing all these things for you both as well. The best advice I think I could ever give you, is to let Him.
I don't mean to imply that I have "arrived" as a perfect Christian; that I no longer stumble and fall- FAR from it. I am prone to wander, prone to leave the God I love. My prayer for myself, and for you, is that we would remember that Jesus sought us while we were strangers, and rescued us from our own sinfulness. That he interposed His precious blood on our behalf. We in return should willingly offer our hearts to Him to take and seal them for His courts above.
1 comments:
gasconade - awesome. I learned a new word. I love learning new words. And I didn't even have to read the Wall Street Journal to do it.
Also, love the Come Thou Fount interwoven in the words. Christian keeps requesting that as his song before bed and I have to mishmash the words together because I don't know the real ones. I will try to learn it soon so as not to teach him a very messed up version. Good reminder to print it out though.
Taresa
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