Moments Divine

Whispers in the dark and cuddling, I finish talking of food likes and dislikes with my second born son and snuggle close to my first born son.

"If you could eat any food you want what would it be?

Any food. Even the kinds you aren't allowed to eat? What would you pick?". (He is limited due to a severe acid problem.)

Pouty faced he says, "I don't want to think about that. It will only make me mad". 

"Yeah but any food Jadon? Even foods that aren't on your list that you can eat? If you could eat anything....."

He pauses and struggles to answer. He likes to eat anything and almost everything. Of course, mushy grapes and bananas are off his list but he loves to eat! Still struggling to answer, with a smurk he says it might take him a few days. 

Laughter and smiles and caresses of the head. Only God could give me words in this quiet moment. 

"Jadon, there is going to be a day that we will sit at the Lord's table, in His kingdom and you will be able to eat chocolate and all the wonderful things God created for us to enjoy. Your stomach won't bother you there anymore. You'll have a new body! We will all sit around the table with our Heavenly Father and celebrate with food. Oh, it's gonna be wonderful!"

Hope. 

Expectation. 

I went on to explain that our time on earth is as a grain of sand on the seashore. It's hard when things don't go our way but how short this time on earth and how wonderful our eternity in heaven is going to be. 

We have hope! 

As I prayed blessings over my sweet Jadon he caressed by hair and face and loved on me. I felt loved. I can tell he felt loved. It was a moment divine. 

As I ponder that moment with Jadon I realize the presence of God when we invite Him. I feel His Spirit minister to my heart as I ministered to my son. Hope! What cares we face today are nothing in comparison to the glory which shall be revealed in that day! What trials we face He will use for good! Oh, how good and sweet is our Heavenly Daddy! 

Quiet moments with Him. Quiet moments with our children. Quiet moments with our spouse. 

We must continually refocus. 

We have an exceedingly great expectation and our hope will come to pass! 

The party date is set in the Father's calendar book. The feast will be prepared and mamas we don't have to cook ;)! Oh, what a joyous celebration awaits us! In the mean time, let us hold fast to Jesus our Peace in the midst of the storms. Let us fix our eyes on the Author and Finisher of our Faith! Let us see our Hope!

To Everything There Is a Season

Tears. Lots of tears. "Bothering" noses, "hurting" heads, weary bodies. Sickness has taken us down like a domino effect. One, then two. Three, then four and now five. Five of us emotional, ready for sunny days, dancing through glimmering lights and water fights and less germs. I'm ready for less germs.

It's only been a few months since we started going to a new church and just as I was beginning to get to know people I'm swept by illness....again! Frustration and irritation creeps in like an unwanted guest. I long for fellowship, Lord knows I love it and need it. The Lord knows my soul longs to be in "my groove" of life and.....he whispers to me. He whispers a reminder "To everything there is a season. (Ecc. 3:1). I'm here. I'm carrying you. Be creative. Reach out for fellowship and take delight in your blessings. It will not be like this forever. It won't be long before that sweet, precious hand will reach elsewhere for comfort. You are her hands of comfort as you wipe her nose, cuddle her and graciously endure her emotional roller coaster. You are her picture of Me. I know you don't feel good. I AM your strength. Rest in Me. I AM your joy. Delight in Me. I AM enough."

Oh, how these days of illness, the days of stomach problems and palpitations and severe allergies are wearying me. I'm so glad I'm not alone in this life. I'm so thankful for my Daddy asking me to dance the dance of life with Him. I'm so thankful He gives me joy and fun and smiles and singing in the midst of the mundane. I'm so thankful He sings songs over me and loves me even when I am unlovable. Oh, my heart is overwhelmed with His love.

"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.."

He's going to use the difficulties of this life. He's making intercession on my behalf, on your behalf according to the will of God. And He (the God who created man and woman, stars and light with His very own breath) will work out ALL things for GOOD to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:27-28). Dear Friend, do you love God? He has you here for such a time as this. Are you pursuing Him? He has great plans for you! Do love Him! Do pursue Him! Do seek Him! If you are seeking Him, you will find Him and when you are no matter what you face in this realm of the enemy you will not be overcome. Not illness, not family pain, nothing will separate you from His amazing love and amazing plan for your life.

Jesus speaks to His disciples, "In Me you will have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)

Sweet friends, we have the God-Who-Overcame and is overcoming living inside of us! Hallelujah! We have much to be full of joy! Now, let's go dance the dance of life in the midst of runny noses, accidents, spills, emotions and pain. Let's go pursue Jesus because He is the Hope that never fails! Let's go!