Is it Still Snowing?
I look out my windows today and find it snowing again. What a sight it is, even after we have just returned from Texas. On the way there we traveled through steps of progressive warming. By the time we reached Texas we discovered temperatures warm enough to sit by the pool with the kids (but with no swimming) an enjoy the weather. Now we've returned to our Ohio and find it is still snowing :) But, I am so glad to be home.
Taking a nine day trip with five children three years and under in a motor-coach was exciting to say the least. The 'closeness' you find as a family can be warmly welcome if you take advantage of the time. We had to get creative with sitting time, table time, and sleeping. Singing and talking, puzzles and coloring all filled the miles as we went to Daystar and returned home. The challenges along the way seem faded in the sunlight of purpose and returning home. Knowing we all learned so much and we were 'all' changed by God in positive ways. My 18 month old came out to new horizons on this trip. He flourished in talking and 'knowing what HE wanted'. Of course it was often quit different from his brothers and sisters and ourselves ;)
As we reach out and minister, I rely completely on God to pour out that same anointing back to us in a harvest for our family as well as yours. God is God and without Him all would have nothing. We all need His touch, we all need His grace, we all need His mercy, we all must have His blessing and His outpouring. The most wonderful thing about that is, we 'ALL' have it because He has freely given it through Jesus Christ! That we can be grateful for, especially because He desires our children to receive it and have it too.
I know for the days we were on the road and the hours of time we gave to travel to Texas to be on 'Celebration', our travels were seeds planted for others and their families. We believe and trust that our time with Daystar has touched the lives of people and made a difference for God's plan for kids. Without believing that I would feel that our time given was without purpose. I'm ready to receive my 100 fold return! Just remember as you give your time to others, you can know that you're not forgotten in the harvest. Even though that time given may cause an inconvenience to you in some way, like traveling 3000 miles round trip as we did with five toddling children, you're harvest is coming and you can receive a special blessing as you give it. God has a plan for your blessing as well as those He has used you to bless... Receive all that He has for you today! And, receive that harvest He has for your family, for you, and for your kids.
By the way, 'the snow's beautiful as it sets on the empty trees'. As I write in this blog, I can reflect on His glorious creation and know that He has adorned us with His beauty by making us white as snow. He has forgiven us and He has caused us to be the righteousness of God through Christ. Those barren areas in your life, He has covered with His glory and brought great increase as you believe Him at His word. As my toddlers awoke to see the freshly fallen snow this morning one of them said, "Look mommy, it's Christmas snow!" May you remember that Jesus came to bless you and your family so you can 'Celebrate" Christmas all year long.
Taking a nine day trip with five children three years and under in a motor-coach was exciting to say the least. The 'closeness' you find as a family can be warmly welcome if you take advantage of the time. We had to get creative with sitting time, table time, and sleeping. Singing and talking, puzzles and coloring all filled the miles as we went to Daystar and returned home. The challenges along the way seem faded in the sunlight of purpose and returning home. Knowing we all learned so much and we were 'all' changed by God in positive ways. My 18 month old came out to new horizons on this trip. He flourished in talking and 'knowing what HE wanted'. Of course it was often quit different from his brothers and sisters and ourselves ;)
As we reach out and minister, I rely completely on God to pour out that same anointing back to us in a harvest for our family as well as yours. God is God and without Him all would have nothing. We all need His touch, we all need His grace, we all need His mercy, we all must have His blessing and His outpouring. The most wonderful thing about that is, we 'ALL' have it because He has freely given it through Jesus Christ! That we can be grateful for, especially because He desires our children to receive it and have it too.
I know for the days we were on the road and the hours of time we gave to travel to Texas to be on 'Celebration', our travels were seeds planted for others and their families. We believe and trust that our time with Daystar has touched the lives of people and made a difference for God's plan for kids. Without believing that I would feel that our time given was without purpose. I'm ready to receive my 100 fold return! Just remember as you give your time to others, you can know that you're not forgotten in the harvest. Even though that time given may cause an inconvenience to you in some way, like traveling 3000 miles round trip as we did with five toddling children, you're harvest is coming and you can receive a special blessing as you give it. God has a plan for your blessing as well as those He has used you to bless... Receive all that He has for you today! And, receive that harvest He has for your family, for you, and for your kids.
By the way, 'the snow's beautiful as it sets on the empty trees'. As I write in this blog, I can reflect on His glorious creation and know that He has adorned us with His beauty by making us white as snow. He has forgiven us and He has caused us to be the righteousness of God through Christ. Those barren areas in your life, He has covered with His glory and brought great increase as you believe Him at His word. As my toddlers awoke to see the freshly fallen snow this morning one of them said, "Look mommy, it's Christmas snow!" May you remember that Jesus came to bless you and your family so you can 'Celebrate" Christmas all year long.
posted by Pastor Kim @ 9:30 AM
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