I started a facebook today. I'm not too sure about all of this. Like this site, it takes a bit to load up for me, depending on the time of day. It is kinda neat that you can visit with people and see pictures and such. The difference is that the news is way shorter and things are more of a blip. For instance, there was something on several of my friends that were praying for a family I know. There was no description as to what they are praying about. I'd like to know, know what I mean? I'll give it a go for a time and see what transpires. It is easier to maneuver than this blog is and photos are way easier to deal with. Sometimes I don't always know what to say here. I like to keep up with our news and what we are doing in our lessons, but I don't want to bore either. Hmmmmm.
I started a new thing at the dinner table tonight. I want to improve our prayers at the table, especially for our children. I usually take notes during our intercessory prayer time in church so I can pray during the week. Well I decided to make a table tent like you see in restaurants with all the prayer requests. This way, we can pick and choose what to pray for and this will help the boys learn to pray for others. I usually only get to hear, Thanks for our day, Thanks for the warm weather, Thanks for the snow, Thanks for the food, you get the idea. This is all fine, but they've been saying the same thing for months. This continues to happen even in our prayer time during the day. So I hope this helps and that I continue to remember to make a new one each week.
Also a new thing I want to try to do is to go through Isaiah with a commentary. I've been doing the Precept Isaiah since September by myself and it's going ok, hard to stay motivated being alone. I ordered a few resources recently to help me with it and I will continue on in my lesson, but I will also start at the beginning with a commentary to glean an understanding I may have missed. For the past three years I've read through the Bible for my devotion time, so now I want to have a smaller focus and Isaiah it is. Help me God get through that as I know only you can do. |
Posted by Anonymous 
Feb. 14, 2009 - Happy Valentines Day!
As I think back across the 14 years of our marriage and wonder how we ever came together to begin with, I am amazed by the power and love of God. While we didnt know it then, God knew we were meant to be drawn to him as a couple for his purposes in accordance with his plan.
Together, submitting to Christ became possible. Together, we share our walks and encourage each other to grow in the Lord. Together, we can find joy and peace in each others company without the need for the excessive worldly entertainment. Together, with the children the Lord has blessed us with, we have a purpose that would not have been possible alone.
When I reflect back to who we were 14 years ago and compare to who we are today, I thank God for his gift of you to me. When I look at the wife and mother you have become, I realize that it is your example that motivates me to want to be a better husband and father.
Even though I kid around allot (probably more than I should) I notice all the love you serve up daily to the kids and myself. Your devotion is undeniable. Your example is not one I can match.
To say I love you feels inadequate. To know that I love you brings comfort. To know why I love you is what brings me joy.
Proverbs 31:10-11
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
Happy Valentines Day!
Your Hubby