I love a great love story, especially one that involves a royal wedding. I remember watching Princess Diana and Prince Charles wedding as a little girl. It was every little girl's dream, a princess bride with the princess wedding gown and carriage. I have found myself just as captivated with this royal wedding as I was the first. I will be one of the millions awake bright and early to watch.
I've been wondering, what is it about their story and their wedding that draws me in and makes me want to know every detail? I realized that what intrigues me the most is the royalty of it all. Some where down deep there is a longing to be royalty, to experience the life of a royal.
Scripture reminds us that we are royalty, if we are Christ followers. Galatians 3:29 says, "If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Then Galatians 4:7 goes on to say, "So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir." Wow! An heir is entitled to all the rights and privileges given the Father. So as a child of the King, I am royalty and this royalty comes without all the pressure of this world. He has exchanged my sin with His perfect robe of righteousness!
As we watch all the pomp and circumstance tomorrow, know that you can be royalty too. And one day there will be a wedding feast for the Lamb. (Revelation 19:7) You are invited! I hope you will accept His invitation of life and salvation! I will be there and I hope that you will be too!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Resting in the Shadow of the Almighty
As a homeschooling mom of two very active boys, I often feel weary. I'm sure that most mothers can relate to the feeling of "just one more thing to do." The dishes, laundry, discipline, and training are never ending. I am thankful for the rest that a good night sleep provides.
Lately, God has been dealing with me about the rest that my spirit needs. If I wake up and hit the ground running, without taking the time to stop and spend time with Him in His Word, I feel worn out and undone come bedtime. Slowly, I am learning that true rest comes from Him. Psalm 91 says, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Rest for my soul comes from spending that precious time in His presence, reading His Word and conversing with Him in prayer. Psalm 91:4 paints a beautiful picture of rest, "He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
Last spring, a robin made it's nest under our deck. We had a great vantage point from our basement window. I loved watching that mama bird taking care of her little babies. Every time she flew to the nest, I just thought for sure that she would smash one of her babies. As I watched her, I thought about how cozy those baby birds felt under the shelter of her wings. Psalm 91:4 came to mind. Isn't that how God wants me to feel; all snug and cozy under His shadow; resting in His presence?
I know this seems a bit simplistic, but this is the area of my walk with Christ that I have struggled the most. I've often wondered why is something so simple, so hard. I believe, it is because the enemy wants to keep me tired and weary. I will be the least productive when I'm tired. As mothers, we will be the least effective when we are weary. So I will listen to what Jesus says in Matthew 11:28 and I encourage you to do the same, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."
*Ann Voskamp at A Holy Experience is offering a scholarship opportunity to attend the She Speaks Conference. "She Speaks is about women connecting the hearts of women to the heart of Father God." I'm finding my voice and would like to win the scholarship, if you'd like to join me go to:
http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/03/how-christians-create-art-she-speaks-scholarship/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HolyExperience+%28Holy+Experience%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail
Lately, God has been dealing with me about the rest that my spirit needs. If I wake up and hit the ground running, without taking the time to stop and spend time with Him in His Word, I feel worn out and undone come bedtime. Slowly, I am learning that true rest comes from Him. Psalm 91 says, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Rest for my soul comes from spending that precious time in His presence, reading His Word and conversing with Him in prayer. Psalm 91:4 paints a beautiful picture of rest, "He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
Last spring, a robin made it's nest under our deck. We had a great vantage point from our basement window. I loved watching that mama bird taking care of her little babies. Every time she flew to the nest, I just thought for sure that she would smash one of her babies. As I watched her, I thought about how cozy those baby birds felt under the shelter of her wings. Psalm 91:4 came to mind. Isn't that how God wants me to feel; all snug and cozy under His shadow; resting in His presence?
I know this seems a bit simplistic, but this is the area of my walk with Christ that I have struggled the most. I've often wondered why is something so simple, so hard. I believe, it is because the enemy wants to keep me tired and weary. I will be the least productive when I'm tired. As mothers, we will be the least effective when we are weary. So I will listen to what Jesus says in Matthew 11:28 and I encourage you to do the same, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."
*Ann Voskamp at A Holy Experience is offering a scholarship opportunity to attend the She Speaks Conference. "She Speaks is about women connecting the hearts of women to the heart of Father God." I'm finding my voice and would like to win the scholarship, if you'd like to join me go to:
http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/03/how-christians-create-art-she-speaks-scholarship/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HolyExperience+%28Holy+Experience%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail
Monday, February 14, 2011
Love Lists
Today, on their own and without any prompting from me, the boys made what Luke called a "love list." I thought it was really precious. Please don't take it personally if you weren't listed by name. Luke said he ran out of room! We love you all and wish you a very Happy Valentine's Day! The first one is Nathan's
Here is Luke's
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Winter Fun
We received almost 7 inches of snow the other day. Since our townhome is on the end, most of the snow from the street is plowed into our yard. The boys love this since it is a great supply of snow for snow balls and blocks. Several neighbor kids came to join the fun too. So here are a few pictures of the boys hard at play. Thanks again to Aunt Rachel for the snowball and snow block makers. They are awesome!!!
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