Thought for the day
Our children will only know the world as it is now...with words like "terrorist", "suicide bomers", and "homeland security". They will not know the world as it was before 9-11, just as I don't not know the world before the World Wars or even Vietnam. I learned about those events from people who lived through it and from history books in the classroom.
How will my children see September 11, 2001? How will this event be taught in their classroom? How will it be explained in their history books? Will it explain how those who lost loved ones found the strength to continue? Will President Bush's many speeches quoting Scripture be included? Will it speak of the many who came to Christ through this event? I know they will be taught what America did in the aftermath of this event....war in Afganistan and Iraq, but I will teach them what God has done and will do to turn this tragedy into something that glorifies Him!
Thank you Father, that we as your children can reflect upon that day and rest in the knowledge that you are in control. Thank you for always reminding us that this is not all there is....that we have a home in heaven with you and we will meet you there one day! Thank you for hope in the midst of tragedy.
Thursday, September 11, 2003
Tuesday, September 09, 2003
Thought for the day
In Isaiah the LORD tells us that though we are stained by sin, He can make us white as snow. Even if we are stained as red as crimson, He can make us as white as wool. With these words I feel the LORD is challenging me to live and rest in His forgivness and grace. He has made me as white as snow....completely pure and clean. Not of my own purity, but of His son's.
I hear my LORD saying to me, "Trust in my grace, Michelle. Do not dwell upon your past because though you were stained with sin, as red as crimson, I have made you as white as snow. I have taken your sin from you and you are no longer a slave to it. Be free!"
Praise God for His provision of grace and mercy! Praise Him for His lovingkindess!
It is so important to remember God's forgivness for His children, so we may model it towards our own children. I know our children will make mistakes and they will hurt us from time to time. So, what reaction will we have? I pray that we may be like the father in the story of the Prodigal Son. Always loving, always forgiving....running to our children with open arms when they return!
It is also important that we remember God forgives us of the wrongs we will do to our children. I'm sure there will be times we are angry at them and we may even say things to hurt them. No one is perfect and instead of wallowing in our mistakes we can walk in forgiveness and humilty. Children need to be asked for forgiveness also....they need to hear the words, "I'm sorry, I was wrong, please forgive me" when they have been wronged by their parent. I pray we are never too proud to seek forgiveness from our children.
Hope everyone is doing well! Love you!
In Isaiah the LORD tells us that though we are stained by sin, He can make us white as snow. Even if we are stained as red as crimson, He can make us as white as wool. With these words I feel the LORD is challenging me to live and rest in His forgivness and grace. He has made me as white as snow....completely pure and clean. Not of my own purity, but of His son's.
I hear my LORD saying to me, "Trust in my grace, Michelle. Do not dwell upon your past because though you were stained with sin, as red as crimson, I have made you as white as snow. I have taken your sin from you and you are no longer a slave to it. Be free!"
Praise God for His provision of grace and mercy! Praise Him for His lovingkindess!
It is so important to remember God's forgivness for His children, so we may model it towards our own children. I know our children will make mistakes and they will hurt us from time to time. So, what reaction will we have? I pray that we may be like the father in the story of the Prodigal Son. Always loving, always forgiving....running to our children with open arms when they return!
It is also important that we remember God forgives us of the wrongs we will do to our children. I'm sure there will be times we are angry at them and we may even say things to hurt them. No one is perfect and instead of wallowing in our mistakes we can walk in forgiveness and humilty. Children need to be asked for forgiveness also....they need to hear the words, "I'm sorry, I was wrong, please forgive me" when they have been wronged by their parent. I pray we are never too proud to seek forgiveness from our children.
Hope everyone is doing well! Love you!
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