Let's be open and laid bare from the start...my heart has been fussy all day today. Looking at the things not accomplished and focusing on my wants instead of those needs around me. But I take heart tonight in Hebrews 4:13-16 "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. THEREFORE, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
So, tonight I want to approach the throne of my Savior and allow HIM to help my heart ponder the goodness that overflows to my heart and life from HIS heart!!
Lord, I am again overwhelmed with the growth I see in Matt. Today, specifically, he has served me, checked on me, pursued me, and loved me like only You can help him do. Thank you, Father, for reminding me of Your care even when I may hold it at arms' length. You pursue me and love me beyond my imagination and for that I am very grateful!! Lead Matt on the path that you want us to be on. Show him where to turn next. Use him to make much of Your name and fame. Thank you for his growth and determination in sharing and showing the gospel!!
Jesus, capture Noah's heart! Help him to realize that he is not good enough and will never be a part from Your work on the cross. Thank you for the times this weekend I heard and saw him showing kindness and sensitivity to others. Thank you for the tenderness that his heart shows and use that for Your kingdom. Continue softening his heart to the gospel and his need for a Savior.
The selfless, sharing heart that you have given Tucker is only a work of Your hand, Lord. Keep helping his eyes be on others more than they're on himself. Thank you for his joy of laughter. May his joy be rooted in You and cause others to want more of You! Help Tucker's aim in life to be to know you more and point others to You.
Father, Taylor is beautiful in Your eyes and perfect work of Your hand. To hear every song that she makes up to be about You and Your glory is just precious. May that truth be real in her heart one day as You draw her and mold her into Your precious daughter. She seems to know so much. Soften her heart to instruction and help her to humbly accept correction and wisdom. Use her for Your glory alone!!!
Give Nora a gentle and calm spirit, Lord. Help her to grow up with patience and love for those around her. Rid her of the demanding spirit that she has in her two-year-old body right now! May her amazingly beautiful smile be only a picture of the happiness in her heart as she knows she is loved by the Creator of the Universe. And may her captivating eyes draw people to a deep knowledge of the One she gazes at!
Wow, to have these thoughts and prayers replace the attitude I had when beginning this post is truly a gracious work of Jesus!!!
Thank You, Jesus, for giving me mercy and grace in my time of need!!!!
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