Raising Worshipers

Tonight I spent some time writing to my babies. I keep a journal for each of them and write things that I pray over them, stories of their growing up, encouragement, Love, blessings. The things I want them to know and remember. The journals are a way to show my little loves how important they are to their daddy and me. When they have grown and no longer are being trained and cared for by us, they will have the memories to carry with them. The promises God has for them. It also allows me time to reflect on who they are individually. While writing I take time to look deep into each of their personalities. I can see the wonderful gifts God has placed in them and how evident they are as my children go through each day. My son is so loving and compassionate, I know God has placed in him a heart for people. A heart to care deeply for those around him. This will be such an inspiration to him as he grows into the man God has him to be, as he shares the Lord with those around him, and as he br

A single word can say so much. I have been thinking of a word lately. Cherish . When glancing through the definition these defining words stood out: protect, care for, love, hold, keep, dear. I had the great pleasure of attending my cousin's wedding yesterday, and the word Cherish became quite vivid to me. I looked at my little loves and saw their wedding days, far away and yet so very close. While my cousin was dancing with my aunt I found myself swaying with my little boy and holding him ever so close, wishing the moment would live forever. I looked over at my husband holding our little girl with the same look in his eyes. I realized that until then I had never truly known the meaning of the word cherish . I have known love, remember, even holding dear, but have I really known Cherish? This life moves onward so swiftly that one moment of busyness can result in years of forgotten moments. I cannot keep my precious ones little forever, but I can Cherish what I have with them in e

It is so easy to worship the Lord when everything seems perfect. But what about when everything is falling apart? What about when we've lost all hope? How are we supposed to give God praise when we can't find anything to sing about? At times like this I have a few songs that help me cry out to Him in worship, even when it hurts the most. The way of this world is to crumble when we are faced with something difficult. When things are impossible to handle most people give up. What makes us different from everyone else is that when we are at our lowest we give God even more praise. It helps us realize that we are not alone, that someone is carrying us through our darkest times. And as we praise Him, it opens our skies allowing us to not only view our situation with a joyful spirit, but it brings us through to the other side. When The Tears Fall- Newsboys I've had questions without answers I've known sorrow, I have known pain But there's one thing that I cli

I usually don't buy every song that I like, mainly because I don't have the unlimited funds to stock up on music as much as I would like. But when I heard this song on the radio a few times I had to get it. It truly brings out the true meaning of worship. We are given so much and there is no possible way that we could repay Him for all He has done. He deserves everything we could possibly give Him and the least we could do truly is falling on our knees to worship Him. We owe Him so much, things we can't even hope to Give. all we can give Him is our worship and Adoration. And he LOVES it! (I apologize that I could not find a link for this song, it isn't online and I'm not sure why!) The Least I can Do- Mark Roach You sent Your Son so tender mild The King of all Kings, the face of a child The Savior who'd typify our wildest dreams come true The least I can do is worship You The portrait of selflessness you serve You lavishly give grace undeserv

I was listening to this song the other day as a possible choice for a new song for our worship team when my husband turned to me and said "that was my grandmothers favorite song". I had to share it in memory of "Mema" who was a great woman, even though I only had the privilege of knowing her for a couple years. She truly lived out the lyrics of this song, praising God for everything He had given her. A beautiful family, A beautiful home built by her husband, and most of all a wonderful Savior who loved her. She is truly missed. When I Think About The Lord- Hillsongs When I think about the Lord How He saved me, How He raised me How He filled me with the Holy Ghost How He healed me to the uttermost When I think about the Lord How He picked me up and turned me around How He placed my feet on solid ground It makes me wanna shout Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus! Lord You're worthy of all the Glory And all the Honor and all the Praise

God's love and faithfulness endures forever. Forever for us as Christians is quite a long time, considering we are going to spend eternity with the Lord. There is nothing that could change His love for us from now through forever. Sometimes it's hard for us as humans to grasp the concept of forever, because as far as we know everything has a beginning and an end. But God is above everything we know. He always was and will always be. Forever. With all that in mind, let's sing praise to the one who is for us forever. Forever- Michael W Smith Give thanks to the Lord our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above all things His love endures forever Sing praise, Sing praise With a mighty hand and an outstretched arm His love endures forever For the life that's been reborn His love endures forever Sing praise, Sing praise Sing praise, Sing praise Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with