I am so excited about Christmas this year. I actually put up my tree before Thanksgiving. It is so much more fun when you have a child to share it with. Of course, Joshua isn't old enough to understand what is going on, but soon he will. I thank the Lord for His precious gift, the Lord Jesus! As a parent, I think about the joy that Mary must of felt when she had Jesus. Wow, what a privilege. I can't really understand why God humbled Himself and came to earth to live a perfect life and die on a rugged cross for my sin, but I'm glad He did. I thank the Lord for saving my soul!
As this time of the year approaches, I can't help but think about the Christmases I will be away from my family and friends. It saddens me. I don't really know how I am going to handle it. I pray that I will be able to hold it together, especially for my husband and my son. I would appreciate your prayers.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Life
I can't believe that I haven't written in so long. I will try to write more often. We have been in meetings close to home this month and have been able to visit with family and friends. It has been nice. The Lord has blessed, as David has been faithful in making phone calls, and had given us several meetings.
I thank the Lord for my wonderful husband! Monday was our anniversary! We celebrated this past Saturday and had a great time. However, it was the first time I left Joshua. He was with my mom, so I knew He was fine, but I missed him. I cried.
Sunday night we went to a Church and the service really touched my heart. The preacher preached out of Philippians 4. He said to claim verse 13, we must meet some requirements in the beginning of the passage. He said the first one was to stand fast. I pray that the Lord will help me to stand fast in the word and prayer and witnessing. I pray that I will do my part and stay in His will so that He will strengthen me so that I can do all things.
I thank the Lord for my wonderful husband! Monday was our anniversary! We celebrated this past Saturday and had a great time. However, it was the first time I left Joshua. He was with my mom, so I knew He was fine, but I missed him. I cried.
Sunday night we went to a Church and the service really touched my heart. The preacher preached out of Philippians 4. He said to claim verse 13, we must meet some requirements in the beginning of the passage. He said the first one was to stand fast. I pray that the Lord will help me to stand fast in the word and prayer and witnessing. I pray that I will do my part and stay in His will so that He will strengthen me so that I can do all things.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Deputation Trail
This past week has gone well. We have traveled over a thousand miles and are now in PA. Not everything has gone as planned (not sure it ever does), and at times it has been stressful, but the Lord has given us more than we deserve. I have definitely been out of my comfort zone and am learning to grow closer to Him and serve Him with a more sincere heart. I thank the Lord that He does whatever He needs to draw us to Himself.
Services at each of the Churches have gone well. David has done an excellent job preaching and presenting the ministry. Joshua has been going to the nursery and has done very well. I have to say, we have a great baby. I even get to sleep most nights! We are definitely already praying for his salvation and for God to use him mightily.
I have been reading in Revelation during my devotions and the Lord is speaking to me about being zealous for Him, hot or cold but not luke warm. I pray to be the Christian I can for God's glory most of all, but also that I may be the wife and mother I need to be. I was challenged at LBC anniversary service when John spoke about his Godly mother. I pray that one day Joshua will be able to say that about me.
Services at each of the Churches have gone well. David has done an excellent job preaching and presenting the ministry. Joshua has been going to the nursery and has done very well. I have to say, we have a great baby. I even get to sleep most nights! We are definitely already praying for his salvation and for God to use him mightily.
I have been reading in Revelation during my devotions and the Lord is speaking to me about being zealous for Him, hot or cold but not luke warm. I pray to be the Christian I can for God's glory most of all, but also that I may be the wife and mother I need to be. I was challenged at LBC anniversary service when John spoke about his Godly mother. I pray that one day Joshua will be able to say that about me.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Growing in Christ
Wow, this last month has been, well, it's been great and challenging and fulfilling and challenging and sweet! I have enjoyed my precious son so much but am realizing how much I need the Lord to be the wife and mother I need and want to be. I have a long way to go. Please pray for my walk with Christ to grow closer and sweeter. I would greatly appreciate these prayers and prayer for God to mold my heart into what He wants it to be and for Him to give me the desires of His heart. This is my sole desire for myself. I know it will help me to do His will.
God has been so good to us. He has more than provided for our needs and has provided the funds for David to go and visit our field in the next few months. One day David and I were discussing the need for him to go and how much it would cost and that evening we got a check in the mail for just about that amount. What a mighty God we serve!
This month is going to be busy. We leave on the first and will not get back until the 23rd. Sure hope that Joshua adjusts to traveling pretty soon!!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
New Bundle of Joy!
On Saturday, September 20th, I received the best thing I could possibly get besides my salvation and my husband. At 4:52, Joshua arrived, and I was finally able to hold him in my arms and see his beautiful face. Although many people tried to explain the excitment and awe of the situation, I never understood (nor think it is possible) the love and joy that overwhelmed me and still does. The sickness and pain that I went through was worth it all. I thank God for this wonderful gift that He has given my husband and me, and I pray that God will help me to raise him for His glory.
Friday, September 12, 2008
For His Glory
I haven't written in quite a while, and a lot has happened. The Thursday before, last David, my mom, and I went to my doctor's appointment and on the way home we got a phone call. My aunt told us that my grandfather was passing away and may not make it until we got there. Well, to make a long story short, he did make it for us to get there, and we took him home. My family and I stayed with him there day and night until the following Wednesday night, when he went on to be with the Lord. During the week, my Grandpa did suffer some, but he also had some good moments: sweet moments that we will never forget.
My Grandpa lived 78 years, a good long life. Yet, it seemed so short as he lay there and I watched him pass into eternity. I thought about life and it's purpose. I thought about my Grandpa's testimony of salvation, and how thankful I was that there was a pastor who was willing to go to my Grandparents house late one night and lead him to the Lord. Then, I thought about the millions and billions of people across the world that lose loved ones who do not have the assurance of their loved ones going to heaven or of ever seeing them again. Devastating, hopeless: these were words that came to my mind. Then, I thought that as my husband, child, and I go to the mission field, we must first go to glorify the Lord, but it gives comfort that we will be able to give peace, hope and assurance of heaven to a people who have nothing they can fully trust in or rely on. Please pray that God would continue to work on my heart. Pray that He will make me like Him and will prepare me to leave this country and to help my husband reach a people who do not necessarily want us there. Pray that our entry into the country goes smoothly and the transition into the culture is fast and with few mistakes. Pray that the Lord Jesus will do a work in my heart and the hearts and lives of the people that will glorify Him to the highest. When I think about this task, I realize more than ever my need for the Lord. I know I can not go it without His power.
My Grandpa lived 78 years, a good long life. Yet, it seemed so short as he lay there and I watched him pass into eternity. I thought about life and it's purpose. I thought about my Grandpa's testimony of salvation, and how thankful I was that there was a pastor who was willing to go to my Grandparents house late one night and lead him to the Lord. Then, I thought about the millions and billions of people across the world that lose loved ones who do not have the assurance of their loved ones going to heaven or of ever seeing them again. Devastating, hopeless: these were words that came to my mind. Then, I thought that as my husband, child, and I go to the mission field, we must first go to glorify the Lord, but it gives comfort that we will be able to give peace, hope and assurance of heaven to a people who have nothing they can fully trust in or rely on. Please pray that God would continue to work on my heart. Pray that He will make me like Him and will prepare me to leave this country and to help my husband reach a people who do not necessarily want us there. Pray that our entry into the country goes smoothly and the transition into the culture is fast and with few mistakes. Pray that the Lord Jesus will do a work in my heart and the hearts and lives of the people that will glorify Him to the highest. When I think about this task, I realize more than ever my need for the Lord. I know I can not go it without His power.
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