0 muddy hands: September 2005

Thursday, September 29

warrior

bruised, banged, scraped...
but still smiling and shining.
Once again, God reveals himself through the lives of my children.
My little toogie knows what it means to be experienced in battle. He took quite a few blows today and ended the evening with Moe's congas on top of him. Luckily, he did not lose his left eye! For the remainder of the evening, he snuggled RUFF on the couch as he indulged in nutter butters. I thought I would capture a cute pouty face with my camera, but to my surprise all I could get was a great smile.
Isn't he a poetic picture of the life of a believer in Jesus Christ??? We are hard-pressed, perplexed, persecuted, struck down, but yet not crushed, desperate, forsaken or destroyed. I'm reminded that my tribulations, trials, and afflictions are nothing compared to the heaviness and filth that Jesus must have felt when he took all of my sins on his body. For he who knew no sin became sin-- just for me-- just for you-- just for anyone that will call upon his name and be saved! For that very reason I can keep smiling. Just like my little Toogie!
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How wonderful to know that you love me so much. Teach me to cling to you in the midst of battles. Guide me in your truth. Carry me when I'm wounded. Pick me up when I fall down. Yes Lord, I will forever praise your name and sing of your greatness.
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The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Psalm37:23-24

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phenomenom

the meanings of many things in life are short, simple and sincere when spoken by a child.
adults can complicate things that are quite obvious to the untainted mind of innocent youth.
Before enjoying a story from the Book of John this morning, I pose the question to my oldest son, "do you know what a miracle is?"
Without hesitation he replied , "It is something that nobody can do, and it is something really amazing."
I'm glad I asked before I went into a full-throttle synopsis of what a miracle is.
>>> miracle: An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God; any amazing or wonderful occurrence.
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You tell us in your word to have the faith of a child -- help us Lord to not make our relationship with you so difficult. Give me simplicity of thought that I may see you in everday, moment -by- moment activities. Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me -- Bless your holy name.
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Then having rowed about twenty-five or thirty furlongs, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the ship... John 6:19

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Wednesday, September 28

spinning webs...

my two sons are totally awesome, way cool and wide open.
two mini-me's and two mini-moe's running around!
We have opened " The Home School" this year and at times I ask myself if I have reached the point of no return. I have been seriously challenged with this whole concept. However, I am learning so much about my entire family, including myself. Wow! Can anyone say ADD. That is me. My Aunt Deloras and I like to call it "spinning". You know, when you just spin from one thing to another and somehow complete at least one thing for the day. I'm reminded of the busy spider who spins and spins, but by the end of the evening she has completed her work. Then one may see remains of things caught in her web -- raindrops, insects. What consolation to me, just knowing that in spite of their spinning mother, my children will be captured by my love and devotion to teach and train them.
God's grace (giving me what I do not deserve) is totally sufficient for all my family's needs.
I am truly honored to know that they have been entrusted to me.
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Father, Praise you for my beautiful beaus. May you find me portraying the character of Christ. Even in the hard moments of my day, give me the strength to clothe myself with righteousness. When those precious brown eyes meet me face-to-face, may they look beyond the visible and see a soul that longs to please you. May they see this earthen vessel as only you do -- pure and holy. Praise you for my moe that is sold out to you and loves me even when my "web" gets demolished!
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The spider skillfully grasps with its hands, And it is in king's palaces. Proverbs 30:28

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Tuesday, September 27

why muddy hands?

the potter's hands are rarely clean.
The constant creating with the clay requires that one's hands must stay muddy.
As I seek to please you Lord, my desire is that you find me with "mud" on my hands. I want to be found in places and with people that require me to get my hands "muddy".
I think of you Jesus when you spat on the clay and placed it over the blind man's eyes. what a beautiful day that must have been. I can share the excited with that blind man -- you have also made me to see -- the eyes of my heart have been opened to know and understand your love.
Thank you for revealing your self to me.
Thank you for loving me today in spite of my attitude.
I praise you for continually molding me into your likeness.
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The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. Habakkuk 3:19

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