Thursday, April 28, 2011

31 Days of Praise by Ruth Myers....

Day 1-

My heart rejoices in You, Lord, for You are my strong shelter in times of trouble and danger and stress, my hiding place to whom I may continually resort...my Father who lovingly provides for me..my Shepherd who guides and protects me...my Champion who upholds my cause as His child and defends my highest interests..my Bridegroom who delights in me...my God who is mighty to save, who rests in His love for me and rejoices over me with singing, with shouts of joy.  You are my inheritance, my share in life, the One who satisfies my longing soul and fills my hungry soul with goodness.  I praise You for Your love and Your wisdom. You are too wise to ever make a mistake, too loving to ever do anything unkind. You act on my behalf, accomplishing what concerns me and fulfilling Your purpose for me as I call on You. Thank You that You love me deeply and tenderly.  You are compassionate and gracious, full of lovingkindness, ready to forgive, patiently considerate, and generous beyond imagining. You desire my love and rejoice to do good things for me.  You delight to give me the desires of my heart as I delight myself in You. How precious is Your love to me, O God! I sing for joy as I take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

Lord, help me to delight in You...

Happy Spring! Well, its almost here I think :)


Gavin's First Easter --Happy Resurrection Day!
















Tuesday, April 19, 2011

verses to dwell on and keep in my heart


“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” John 14:1
“I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.” Psalm 112:7
 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
The last 6 weeks have been a whirlwind!  It has been quite the adjustment.  I am officially a stay at home mom now!  I am so excited!  I may do something part-time in a month or two....praying about this.  The first month has been challenging and wonderful all at the same time.  I have never been so overjoyed and exhausted!  I am learning to be thankful for the hours/minutes of sleep I get each night/day. :) Gavin is beginning to sleep a little more at night and be alert for more time during the day.  He likes to hear his rattle, listen to music, be held nearly all day (smile), and sit in his car seat.

Also thankful for:
-daily devotion time...like drinking water... I need it!
-wonderful church family bringing meals every other day for 5 weeks!  Thank you Lord!
-awesome visitors that have come to meet Gavin (you know who you are ;o) )
-weekends to spend extra time with Korwin
-walks in the evenings now that its getting nice out....Korwin watches Gavin so I can take a break....so great to get fresh air and enjoy spring


Gavin Stats:

10 lbs 2 oz.
22 in long
Size 1 Diaper
eating 4-5 oz each feeding

6 Weeks Old