Reflections

We've been reading some books we gave each other for Christmas that have really been challenging me (and I'm sure Micha too) in our Christian walks. We're so proud of our little girls who walk/dance around singing Christmas carols and other Christian songs, but really they do it because they've not really heard anything else. And if they did, no doubt they'd be walking around singing stuff I'd be ashamed for.

I've been thinking a lot about Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things. And I know I fall short of this so often. I want to read/watch/do things just because they're fun. But are they honoring God? Its a lot of work to do the right thing, but it is so worth it.

Boy, having kids makes you really evaluate your actions! I want them to love God and serve Him with their whole hearts, not just sometimes or in some ways. And I want to be their model for that. Please pray for us that we will honor God as we work to raise up these children that he has entrusted to us!

We've been working to help Dad be able to publish letters and notes that people sent to encourage Mom. And being blown away by the faith that these people exhibit. I want to show that faith and show through my life as Mom and Dad have that God is worthy no matter what the circumstances. If my hard times bring him glory, I want to be able to say bring more! And that is a really tough thought. In my heart I don't want suffering, but I do know that it would refine me to be more like Jesus.

Again, please pray that we will honor God with more than our lips.