Jul. 4, 2006 - Happy 4th!!!
Today is a day for family and fun. I hope everyone has a great 4th and enjoys their time spent with loved ones. My kids won't be with me today, but I will have them on my heart. I will miss them so much! I'm not really sure how they feel about the change in our routine and tradition for the 4th, but I hope they enjoy the day anyway.
Today typically has very special meaning for us. Four of my children were born in Vietnam and it was a long hard struggle to get them to this country. We were so happy the day they received their US visas and especially the day they walked through immigration in LA. That was the point where they became US citizens! Thank you God for bringing us together and for your perfect plan for our lives.
I'm going to post a couple of verses that were part of my Bible reading this morning:
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4 NIV
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And we know that in all things God works, for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV
My children and I continue to struggle, but we know that God has a plan. These verses remind me that our suffering is for a purpose. I pray constantly and guard my heart in my response to all things. We must always be ready to watch our hearts and remember to respond to our adversaries in a way that would be pleasing to our Lord.
A Happy & Blessed 4th of July to Everyone!
