We spent Sunday visiting my Dad's cousins who live in Florida. It was so fun that I forgot to take any pictures. We went to their church with them and then to their house for lunch. It was delightful to visit wit them and their two kids. Ben and Lindsey spent the whole time entertaining our kids. They all love it. It was delightful a great Sunday activity.
Monday we began our drive back home. Because of the flooding in South Carolina we again had to go through Atlanta and so broke it up into a 2 day trip. The last day Michael slept a lot and by the time we reached home he had a fever. That night he was sick and threw up. We were just so glad that it happened at home and not on the trip. We felt very blessed.
The Lord is good to us. We love Him and honor Him. What a blessing to have Him in our lives.
Yielding Our Hearts to God
"My own change of heart started when, as a 12-year-old, I began to search for God. Other than saying the Lord’s Prayer, 3 I didn’t really know how to pray. I remember kneeling, hoping I could feel His love, and asking, “Where are You, Heavenly Father? I know You must be out there somewhere, but where?” All through my teen years, I asked. I did have glimpses of the reality of Jesus Christ, but Heavenly Father, in His wisdom, let me seek and wait for 10 years."
Sometimes it takes years for our prayers to be answered. We have to keep living with faith and be patient.
Elizabeth has had a hard time feeling that Heavenly Father has answered her prayers. Earlier this week she was looking for her Halloween Costume. She had something specific in mind so she could be Captain America, but was having a hard time finding it. I suggested she pray and ask for help to find her costume. She didn't want to and said, "I don't want to pray because He won't answer my prayer." I encouraged her and she finally got down on her knees and prayed. A couple of days later she watched the Face to Face with the Piano Guys. They also talked about answers to prayers. Last night I was reminded about these experiences and was also reminded that she finally decided on a costume. I said, "Elizabeth, Heavenly Father answered your prayer and helped you find a costume."
She replied, "No, I had seen that costume before."
"Yes," I said, "but you didn't think that costume would work until you saw that it was in the 2nd movie."
She smirked and got uncomfortable and didn't want to admit that she had her prayer answered. It was good for her.
Another experience I want to relate about my sweet Elizabeth. She loves to watch television but has a hard time finding things that are clean. Derek had helped her find a new show and she began watching it regularly. I asked her about it the other morning and she rolled her eyes and said that she had to turn it off because it had an inappropriate scene. I was so proud of her. We weren't even in the room and she didn't have to tell us but she did. She really is quite wonderful!! I love her and am privileged to be her mom.
Elizabeth has had a hard time feeling that Heavenly Father has answered her prayers. Earlier this week she was looking for her Halloween Costume. She had something specific in mind so she could be Captain America, but was having a hard time finding it. I suggested she pray and ask for help to find her costume. She didn't want to and said, "I don't want to pray because He won't answer my prayer." I encouraged her and she finally got down on her knees and prayed. A couple of days later she watched the Face to Face with the Piano Guys. They also talked about answers to prayers. Last night I was reminded about these experiences and was also reminded that she finally decided on a costume. I said, "Elizabeth, Heavenly Father answered your prayer and helped you find a costume."
She replied, "No, I had seen that costume before."
"Yes," I said, "but you didn't think that costume would work until you saw that it was in the 2nd movie."
She smirked and got uncomfortable and didn't want to admit that she had her prayer answered. It was good for her.
Another experience I want to relate about my sweet Elizabeth. She loves to watch television but has a hard time finding things that are clean. Derek had helped her find a new show and she began watching it regularly. I asked her about it the other morning and she rolled her eyes and said that she had to turn it off because it had an inappropriate scene. I was so proud of her. We weren't even in the room and she didn't have to tell us but she did. She really is quite wonderful!! I love her and am privileged to be her mom.
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