Crowded stores, empty shelves, and long lines greeted my husband today as he attempted to stock up our house.
“It’s so surreal.” He shook his head as he put away the few items he'd managed to procure. “I can’t believe it.” My heart sank. With paranoia nipping at my heels, I wondered how careful we indeed needed to be. A friend had just informed me that it had been recommended that all clothes should be stripped off the body and immediately washed after venturing outside, followed by a thorough shower for the person. Suggestions to wash all canned goods and leave plastic shopping bags outside the home also rang in my ears. Moreover, the unprecedented combination of cancelled schools, children at home, job layoffs, businesses closing, and church cancellations were enough to rattle my bones. ...
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“May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.” (I Thess. 3: 12-13 NIV) A Prayer for My DaughterStrengthen and encourage my little one’s faith and help her stand firm in the Lord. Bless her with Your joyful presence and bring into her life those who will serve as iron sharpening iron. May You increase her love to overflowing for You and for Your people. Strengthen her heart so that she may be holy and blameless before You. ...
“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:19, NIV) A Prayer for My DaughterMay my child grow up to follow your example and live a life of love. Grant her a heart of thanksgiving overflowing with goodness, righteousness, and truth. May she live a life pleasing to You and shine with the light of Christ. ...
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AuthorMarried to my best friend for over 20 years, my husband and I are the proud (and often exhausted!) parents of a vivacious kindergatener. As a vision-impaired mom, prayer and trust in the Lord play a vital and moment-to-moment role in my life. Read more ... Follow me:
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