So technically it's Tuesday. We just got home from a nice weekend in Augusta visiting family and friends. It was a wonderful weekend of fellowship! So even though I didn't get this post written on Monday, I was still thinking about it and pondering it which is the whole point anyway!
I drove home tonight because my dear husband has to go to work in about 3 hours. I must admit, it was nice to just drive and think for 3 hours while everyone was sleeping. But even with ALL that thinking I still could not come up with a good "I" word for this post.... so I'm going to take a little liberty to describe exactly what's in my heart.
Today I am thankful for the Indescribable joy that only comes from trusting the Lord. He fills our hearts with a joy that can't be explained! I am so thankful for the joy, peace, happiness that He has put in my heart. When we have doubts and fears that plague us we need to remember that it's not from the Lord because He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. (II Timothy 1:7). It does not come naturally. It take faith and knowing that He will take care of us, but when you do trust your heart will spill over with the Indescribable joy of the Lord.
Along the same lines, I can share that Indescribable joy with others so they can know it, too! That is a gift that would be well-pleasing to the Lord this Christmas.
Now, since I had such a hard time coming up with a good "I" word, can you think of any??
Tuesday, December 20
Sunday, December 18
Christmas: Day 3
Today I am thankful for the Riches waiting in heaven. All the gold, silver and precious gems in the world pale in comparison with the riches in heaven. God's Word says to lay up treasures in heaven. We do this by serving the Lord and doing good works out of a pure heart. The Lord knows every thought and intention of the heart and He judges our motives. When we perform an action out of a pure heart, we are laying up treasures in heaven.
One day, maybe in the near future, I will get to take all of those Riches that are stored up in heaven and lay them at the Savior's feet. What a sobering, and at the same time, thrilling thought. Sobering because I want to have many Riches to give; thrilling because I will have the chance to give something back to my Savior! May the Lord help us this Christmas, and all year long, to serve him with a pure heart and self-less intentions.
One day, maybe in the near future, I will get to take all of those Riches that are stored up in heaven and lay them at the Savior's feet. What a sobering, and at the same time, thrilling thought. Sobering because I want to have many Riches to give; thrilling because I will have the chance to give something back to my Savior! May the Lord help us this Christmas, and all year long, to serve him with a pure heart and self-less intentions.
Saturday, December 17
Christmas: Day 2
Today I am thankful for my Heavenly Home that Christ is preparing for me. What a joy it is to know that "this world is not my home, I'm just passing through!" Do you know for sure that He's preparing one for you, too? Romans 8:16 says that our spirit bears witness with His Spirit to give us that assurance that we are the children of God. I'm so thankful that I can look forward to Heaven!
Something that we can give to the Lord this Christmas is our Heart. He wants it more than anything else!! He longs to have our whole-hearted devotion and love, because that's what He has given us! We give the Lord our hearts by trusting Him, serving Him, talking to Him, loving Him, studying and applying His Word, and sharing His love. Have you given Him your heart? It will never be safer than in the Lord's hands.
Something that we can give to the Lord this Christmas is our Heart. He wants it more than anything else!! He longs to have our whole-hearted devotion and love, because that's what He has given us! We give the Lord our hearts by trusting Him, serving Him, talking to Him, loving Him, studying and applying His Word, and sharing His love. Have you given Him your heart? It will never be safer than in the Lord's hands.
Friday, December 16
Christmas: Day 1
These last few days before Christmas can be filled with so many activities: baking, shopping, baking, wrapping presents, baking, traveling. You get the idea...
To keep myself focused on Christ, I will do a post each day until Christmas for each letter of the word "Christmas". I'll list one item that the Lord has given me and one item that I (and you!) can give Him.
Today is "C". The Lord had given me Chad and my Children. I am so thankful for them!! I never could have dreamed that I would be where I am today and that I would have this wonderful family. We laugh together, play together, pray together, and serve the Lord together. Thank you, Lord, for my family!
In return, I can give my Children back to the Lord. I can pray that they will wholly submissive to His will, and grow to be faithful followers of Christ.
To keep myself focused on Christ, I will do a post each day until Christmas for each letter of the word "Christmas". I'll list one item that the Lord has given me and one item that I (and you!) can give Him.
Today is "C". The Lord had given me Chad and my Children. I am so thankful for them!! I never could have dreamed that I would be where I am today and that I would have this wonderful family. We laugh together, play together, pray together, and serve the Lord together. Thank you, Lord, for my family!
In return, I can give my Children back to the Lord. I can pray that they will wholly submissive to His will, and grow to be faithful followers of Christ.
Thursday, December 15
Ornament Keepsakes
A Christmas tradition that I hold dear in our family is to have a new ornament for each child each Christmas. Up until now we have always purchased them. This year I wanted to something special for our ornaments.
I had several plain ornaments that didn't go on the tree this year. With these, a little paint, a Sharpie marker, some ribbon, and an orange highlighter we made these keepsake ornaments.
Just dip the child's thumb in paint and then in a circular motion on the ornament. If your child's thumb is big enough they can just press it once instead of making a circle. Then just decorate your snowman (or whatever Christmas object you choose) and tie a ribbon and hang it on the tree!
You may want to do it all in paint as it might keep better. I highly recommend plastic ornaments for small children. Especially if you have a little boy who might throw his ornament like a ball, as mine did.
Enjoy!
I had several plain ornaments that didn't go on the tree this year. With these, a little paint, a Sharpie marker, some ribbon, and an orange highlighter we made these keepsake ornaments.
Just dip the child's thumb in paint and then in a circular motion on the ornament. If your child's thumb is big enough they can just press it once instead of making a circle. Then just decorate your snowman (or whatever Christmas object you choose) and tie a ribbon and hang it on the tree!
You may want to do it all in paint as it might keep better. I highly recommend plastic ornaments for small children. Especially if you have a little boy who might throw his ornament like a ball, as mine did.
Enjoy!
Monday, December 12
My New Favorite Blog
A couple of years ago, my dear husband started a blog to encourage and edify believers. Once we moved to Maine and he started working long days with a long commute, the blogging took a back seat to family and ministry.
A few weeks ago he purchased iPhones for our Christmas presents. He loves it and has used it for personal study and keeping up with us when he's away during the week. What a blessing!
Now he's revamped his blog and will be updating on the long commute to and from the job site. Don't worry, he's not driving.
Check out my new favorite blog, So Run That Ye May Obtain, at www.crcolburn.blogspot.com. You'll be encouraged and edified in Lord.
A few weeks ago he purchased iPhones for our Christmas presents. He loves it and has used it for personal study and keeping up with us when he's away during the week. What a blessing!
Now he's revamped his blog and will be updating on the long commute to and from the job site. Don't worry, he's not driving.
Check out my new favorite blog, So Run That Ye May Obtain, at www.crcolburn.blogspot.com. You'll be encouraged and edified in Lord.
Thursday, December 8
Trent turns Two!
Today is Trenton Scott's birthday... he is a whopping 2 years old! Where does the time go?!?!
We will celebrate as a family this evening with cupcakes, then another party on Saturday with friends, then another party next Friday night with more friends and family! We like to celebrate each birthday for at least a week. :)
Our power went out this morning so the kids have been messier than usual... but they've had fun! They played with blocks, spoons, chairs, then "helped" me prep for Trent's birthday cake and another little boy's birthday cake for Saturday. They loved looking at all the cookie cutters and dipping them in powdered sugar. Messy but fun!!
When I woke this morning to see Chad off to work, I spent a few moments reminiscing of the day he was born. Induced labor with pitocin (which I am not for, but he was very late) and no epidurual (which I am for, but totally understand the necessity for some!). After 7ish hours of contractions my water broke and Trent was born 29 minutes later! At 7 pounds and 3 ounces, he was a healthy baby boy! The very first comment from the doctor? "His hands are HUGE!" To this day, our son has large, chubby hands. A future basketball player? His daddy hopes so!
Trent is a typical boy with a love for all things cars, balls and dirt. We are so thankful that the Lord has blessed our family with him. I can't wait to see how he will grow and learn, but for now I love my snuggly baby boy.
Happy Birthday, Trent!
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