This time last year we had snowmageden - this day, it's just cold....ice is gone and we are enjoying this Saturday morning with coffee in hand. Our devotional time is done (thank you Michael for ingraining this habit into all of my days. because of you, I am in God's Word most every single morning). Sammy sleeps beside me, all nestled in his blanket, snoring away. Thank You Lord for this quiet time....for this warm and cozy home....for Michael's health....for my family....for Sam that loves us so...for friends right at our back door and up the street.....thank You Jesus for salvation....for Your promises....for that glorious view across the street and the sunsets on the lake and the wild life outside our windows....for the little bird that literally peered into our home this morning from the sunroom door. I pray Jesus, that I will never take for granted the gifts You give....they are oh so precious.
Last night, as he often does, Shawn called just to check in with us. I can't say enough how precious this is. All during his youth, he kept us at arms length....so independent and closed. But now, there's this precious relationship with him and I just can't thank you enough for that Jesus. It means the world to us. He often calls just to say hi and often comes over just to spend the day with us.
They say that a son is a son until he takes a wife and that a daughter is a daughter for life - I can see that in our relationship with Chase. It's like the tables have turned and oh how I miss the relationship we used to have. All during his youth, we shared every aspect of his life. He was so open - included us in everything from homework, projects, to girlfriends and his faith. But as time has gone on, things have changed and I guess I just have to accept that fact. I know he's busy with his career, raising kids, loving his family - but oh Lord Jesus I miss talks....deep talks - not the surface ones we seem to have always now. I pray Lord that You will help us get that relationship back. I miss Chase Corley!
So much in the world right now is in question. Ukraine is at war with Russia....our political situation is scary at best - we have three friends that are just fighting right now to stay above water....and one that is struggling to live. Things are changing in our church - an avid run for young people and I feel the changes for our older generation taking a back seat. I am thankful to have our bible study groups though.....they keep me grounded in The Word - growing Jesus bigger in my heart and our lives. I am so very thankful to have You Lord....I don't know how people live in this world without You - and yet, so many do. The evil runs rampant and seems to just grow daily. Keep me in Your Light Lord Jesus I pray. And You know my biggest prayer.....my very biggest and most often ask.....Please save my family.
Lord Avery is going though something now and it's so dark. It scares me so much for her. She hasn't a clue how very much she needs YOU. All I ask Lord - and I ask it often, is that You will save her. Soften her heart to Your saving grace....please Lord. Save my beautiful Avery. And Audrey - oh Lord she too has no clue how much she needs You. She's lost and so in need of Your hand to guide her. I know You won't force it. I just pray when she looks into the eyes of those precious babies Lord....help her realize the magnitude of the responsibility she has. Lord for these two....who need you SO very much, I pray divine intervention in their lives. I pray for Hayden too Lord.....that You will speak so loudly in his life that he will hear and ask You in. He has such a sweet heart. I pray it can belong to You soon. I pray for Addy and Hay....that Your voice will be the loudest one they hear and that they will ALWAYS be reminded WHO they belong to. For all, I just pray Your protection....Your conviction....Your sweet and gentle love guiding this family to the abundant life You are writing for each one of us. For Angie and this new job....Lord I pray she absolutely loves it and that she will do well.
Just some random thoughts.....prayers....and thankfulness. My word this year is woven....and this the scripture reference:
Colossians 2:2-4
I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God. Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God's great mystery. All the richest treasures of wisdom and knowledge are embedded in that mystery and nowhere else. And we've been shown the mystery!
The Message
Lord, please weave Your light and love into every nook and cranny of my life, I pray. I pray more of You.....less of me. I pray that You will weave Your saving grace miracle into every heart in this precious family You have placed me in. Divine intervention. Overwhelming Love. Paid in full. Thank You Jesus and may I never take for granted the gifts You give.
