Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Words..
Monday, May 28, 2012
Power of My Pen...
I thought about stopping. I thought about closing down and just throwing up the deuces. I thought about some lengthy explanation to justify or explain myself. Then I decided "nah. not now." That may all come in time but for right now, in this moment, I am going to keep doing what I always do. Being me. Unapologetically me. Flaws and all. Mistakes and all. Because my journey is exactly that MY journey. My pen (or keyboard) is how I document, process, and share that journey. Why? Because as i take pearls of knowledge from other people's experiences, i know that people learn from mine. What to do? What not to do? All valid lessons. All mine. And all documented by my pen. That is the power of my pen.
Falling in Love When You Least Expect It
While surfing the web and checking out other Black female bloggers sites, I ran across this quote and thought "Well, damn! I have just fallen in love."
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
When God Speaks...
Wow! Just wow! I went for a great run tonight and was just overwhelmed! People who say they don't hear God just don't how to recognize His voice. God will use anything to get a message to you. If He gave Moses a burning bush, then I know He used my ipod tonight. It is a wonderful season. A wonderful feeling. Is there uncertainty? Yep. Are there let downs? Yep. Are things in disarray? Yep. But I wait with expectation that something GREAT is going to happen. I really do. Isn't that what faith is all about? I think so.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/21/12
Father, thank You for being God. Thank You for being my constant companion and friend. Thank You for the gift of Your presence in the midst of trials. Father, I am not going to lie and say that I love trials - because I don't. But I do love the fact that in the midst of those trials You are right there with me. Even when I don't understand. Even when I am angry. Even when I am confused. Even when I hurt. You are right there with me. So Father, please pour out a blessing upon my family. Father, heal wounds and cover our children. Father, forgive us all of our many transgressions. I love You and thank You. Amen.
Friday, May 18, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/18/12
Thursday, May 17, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/17/12
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/16/12
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/15/12
Father, I come to You with open arms and an open heart. Jesus, I need You today. I am not asking for healing. I am not asking for financial blessings. I am not asking for anything but You. Father, I need an encounter with You. It seems as if I am drifting away from Your presence and I know that You didn't move. I moved. So Father, I am asking You to reach out to me. Make some noise. Be a beacon so that I can find my way back to Your presence. Father, I can't work on my marriage or my kids or my job if I am not right at Your feet. Father, draw me close. Tell me exactly what I need to do to hear You clearly. Father, fill my heart, my ears, my eyes with Your presence. I love You and thank You. Amen. Amen.
I'm a Soldier
Every now and then I go on a binge.. a reading binge. I love to read, but let's be honest.. I stay pretty busy so I can't always curl up with a good book. That isn't totally true. I seem to always find time to curl up with Goodnight, Moon or the latest from Rick Riordan, but a book of my choosing... well, that comes in spurts. But quite recently a book came across my desk at work that caught my eye. The book was Ada's Rules by Alice Randall. Now, let me be totally transparent - I wasn't going to read the book. But when I saw that it was endorsed by one of my favorite authors (Pearl Cleage), I thought "if it is good enough for Pearl, then it is good enough for me." Let me say, I am so glad that I trust Pearl's judgement.
Ada's Rules is a novel, weight-loss book, semi-autobiography. Yep, it's a lot. In a nutshell, it's a story about a woman that takes control of her life and her weight by creating rules for her life. But it is so much more than that. The main character, Ada, is an overworked, overweight woman who's to do list is crammed with everyone else's stuff but who has no time for herself. Does that sound familiar? I thought so.
The book had me at rule #1 - "Don't keep doing what you've always been doing." I love it! If you've read this blog for a moment you know I love personally responsibility. And this rule places the ball firmly in my court. This rule also allows some flexibility. If something doesn't work, remix it. Try something new. Don't be afraid to wipe the slate clean. If your old stuff isn't working, BAM! Try something different. What do you have to lose? Nothing.
Later I grew to love Ada because as she made time for herself, her responsibilities didn't lessen. She still met the needs of her family, job, and community while pursing her own happiness. That is an awesome feat! Most self-help books tell you to remove stuff from your to do list and replace it with something you love doing. But who's going to feed your kids? Or wash your drawers? Unless you are independently wealthy, chances are there are things that you have to do? In the book, Ada finds a way to do those things but she does them in a different way which brought us back to rule #1.
I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Alice Randall briefly. She is a warm, open woman who took the lessens she learned and even started a movement - Ada's Army. This is a place where you can go to see the rules, check in with other soldiers in the army, and try to correct/redirect/transform your own life. There is another story here about Mrs. Randall's fight against obesity in African-American women, but for me that was a side note. The fight against blutter (Mrs. Randall's word for black clutter that consumes our lives) is the reason that I signed up to be a soldier in Ada's Army. I love the charge to make your life truly YOURS! The weight loss is just an added benefit,
Ada's Rules is a novel, weight-loss book, semi-autobiography. Yep, it's a lot. In a nutshell, it's a story about a woman that takes control of her life and her weight by creating rules for her life. But it is so much more than that. The main character, Ada, is an overworked, overweight woman who's to do list is crammed with everyone else's stuff but who has no time for herself. Does that sound familiar? I thought so.
The book had me at rule #1 - "Don't keep doing what you've always been doing." I love it! If you've read this blog for a moment you know I love personally responsibility. And this rule places the ball firmly in my court. This rule also allows some flexibility. If something doesn't work, remix it. Try something new. Don't be afraid to wipe the slate clean. If your old stuff isn't working, BAM! Try something different. What do you have to lose? Nothing.
Later I grew to love Ada because as she made time for herself, her responsibilities didn't lessen. She still met the needs of her family, job, and community while pursing her own happiness. That is an awesome feat! Most self-help books tell you to remove stuff from your to do list and replace it with something you love doing. But who's going to feed your kids? Or wash your drawers? Unless you are independently wealthy, chances are there are things that you have to do? In the book, Ada finds a way to do those things but she does them in a different way which brought us back to rule #1.
I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Alice Randall briefly. She is a warm, open woman who took the lessens she learned and even started a movement - Ada's Army. This is a place where you can go to see the rules, check in with other soldiers in the army, and try to correct/redirect/transform your own life. There is another story here about Mrs. Randall's fight against obesity in African-American women, but for me that was a side note. The fight against blutter (Mrs. Randall's word for black clutter that consumes our lives) is the reason that I signed up to be a soldier in Ada's Army. I love the charge to make your life truly YOURS! The weight loss is just an added benefit,
Monday, May 14, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/14/12
Father, thank You for today. Father, this is going to be an amazing day because I know that You have Your hand on my marriage. Father, today is going to be another testimony to how wonderful You are. I know that every day has its trials but You are more than able to see us through all of the trials. I thank You for Your grace and mercy. Father, I love You and thank YOU. Amen. Amen.
Friday, May 11, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/11/12
Father, this week has been trying to say the least. Father, can You please strengthen me and help me endure the trials w/grace. Jesus, I know that You know what is best for my family. And I trust You. But please fix my attitude. Let me go through trials w/my head up. Let me go through trials w/my attitude right. Let me go through trials w/o diminishing the light that You shine through me. Father, as the world swirls around me, help me to constant and consistently focus on You and You alone. Father, I love You and thank You. Amen!
The Christian Grey Effect
So over the past month, one book has been been sweeping through book clubs. 50 Shades of Grey has been the topic of coffee talk, lunchroom banter, and has ton's of women swooning. And across the country, people are scratching their heads wondering why this book has captured so many readers. Some people say it is due to the racy sex scenes and called it "mommy porn." But Harlequin Romances and Zane have given us a full spectrum of sexy stories in the past so writing about sex isn't new. Others have called the appeal the look into a forbidden world of a dominant-submissive sexual relationship. Ummm, maybe? But a quick internet search could give you a free video look into the dom-sub world. I think the appeal is something different. I think that women are flocking to the book because of the main character - Christian Grey.
I believe women are drawn to this strong male figure because of what he represents. Grey is the strong male, the alpha male. He is a leader, visionary, decision maker. He provides for his girlfriend/lover/submissive and meets all of her needs. He handles business. And the icing on the cake is that he is good in bed. All in all it's a winning combination.
I think the book offers many wives a sense of escape. Follow me here.. I think that most wives are overworked in their relationships. I think many women are secret heads of household out of necessity. I say out of necessity because many men have no idea how to be household leaders. Many men cannot or will not think past their own needs and really embrace what it means to be head of the home. So women are made into pants wearers by default. And that can be tiring. But Christin Grey is the antithesis of this. Grey leads. Grey meets the needs of his woman with ease. In the book, she can rest easy knowing that he has her back.
That level of security is probably the most sexy thing that is drawing women to the book. Can women do it all? Yep. My inner feminist says of course! Women do it all every day. But that doesn't mean that we want to do it all. That doesn't mean that it isn't exhausting. That doesn't mean that many women wouldn't love a break from decision making, from worrying, from the stress from time to time. Of course, I am not saying you need to be some one's sexual submissive to make this happen. But women have to be open to the idea of submissiveness.
Oh, shoot! I used the "s" word. Yep, I said it women have to be submissive in their marriage. We have to learn how to fall back and let someone else run the show. Now, I am not saying to fall back under just any ole' fool. But fall back under a leader. A true Godly husband is a leader, a visionary for the family and a wife works with him to attain the vision. But there are too many husbands without a vision and those wives are looking for Christian Grey. They are settling for Mr. Grey on the pages of the books while waiting for Christian Grey traits to show up in their husbands.
I believe women are drawn to this strong male figure because of what he represents. Grey is the strong male, the alpha male. He is a leader, visionary, decision maker. He provides for his girlfriend/lover/submissive and meets all of her needs. He handles business. And the icing on the cake is that he is good in bed. All in all it's a winning combination.
I think the book offers many wives a sense of escape. Follow me here.. I think that most wives are overworked in their relationships. I think many women are secret heads of household out of necessity. I say out of necessity because many men have no idea how to be household leaders. Many men cannot or will not think past their own needs and really embrace what it means to be head of the home. So women are made into pants wearers by default. And that can be tiring. But Christin Grey is the antithesis of this. Grey leads. Grey meets the needs of his woman with ease. In the book, she can rest easy knowing that he has her back.
That level of security is probably the most sexy thing that is drawing women to the book. Can women do it all? Yep. My inner feminist says of course! Women do it all every day. But that doesn't mean that we want to do it all. That doesn't mean that it isn't exhausting. That doesn't mean that many women wouldn't love a break from decision making, from worrying, from the stress from time to time. Of course, I am not saying you need to be some one's sexual submissive to make this happen. But women have to be open to the idea of submissiveness.
Oh, shoot! I used the "s" word. Yep, I said it women have to be submissive in their marriage. We have to learn how to fall back and let someone else run the show. Now, I am not saying to fall back under just any ole' fool. But fall back under a leader. A true Godly husband is a leader, a visionary for the family and a wife works with him to attain the vision. But there are too many husbands without a vision and those wives are looking for Christian Grey. They are settling for Mr. Grey on the pages of the books while waiting for Christian Grey traits to show up in their husbands.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/10/12
Father, if I was a singer this morning I would sing to You. But instead I will just use the words of a Kurt Carr song to thank You:
I've got so much to thank God for
So many wonderful blessings
And so many open doors
A brand new mercy
Along with each new day
That's why I praise You
And for this I give You praise
For waking me up this morning
That's why I praise You
For sending me on my way
That's why I praise You
For letting me see the sunshine
Of a brand new day
A brand new mercy
Along with each new dayThat's why I praise You and for this
I give You praise
You're Jehovah Jhireh
That's why I praise You
You've been my Provider
That's why I praise You
So many times You´ve met my need
So many times You rescued me
That's why I praise You
I want to thank You for the blessing
You give to me each day
That's why I praise You
For this I give You praise
For every mountain You brought me over
For every trial you've seen me through
For every blessing
Hallelujah, for this I give You praise"
Amen.
I've got so much to thank God for
So many wonderful blessings
And so many open doors
A brand new mercy
Along with each new day
That's why I praise You
And for this I give You praise
For waking me up this morning
That's why I praise You
For sending me on my way
That's why I praise You
For letting me see the sunshine
Of a brand new day
A brand new mercy
Along with each new dayThat's why I praise You and for this
I give You praise
You're Jehovah Jhireh
That's why I praise You
You've been my Provider
That's why I praise You
So many times You´ve met my need
So many times You rescued me
That's why I praise You
I want to thank You for the blessing
You give to me each day
That's why I praise You
For this I give You praise
For every mountain You brought me over
For every trial you've seen me through
For every blessing
Hallelujah, for this I give You praise"
Amen.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/9/12
Father, thank You for all of Your many blessings. Thank You for Your love. Father, I am waiting with expectation to hear from You soon. Show me a glimpse of what You want me to in my marriage. Show me how to be a better person, a better spouse. Father, transform me. Father I love You and thank You. Amen. Amen.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Well, here goes...
So I received an comment on my blog from Monica today. Yes, that Monica. The Monica that slept w/my husband and is the mother of the twins. Apparently, she has a problem with the term "mom-mom." Why? I don't know. Heck, I don't care. But let the record show that I am tired of it. I am tired of the comments and blog posts from her and her friends. Let the record show that while my husband made mistakes - HUGE mistakes - so did she. See, the part that the world doesn't know is that Monica and I were pretty cool. We weren't friends, but we were pretty cool. Cool enough that I could babysit her oldest daughter for her. Cool enough that when she and the father of that child broke up, that I gave her a "Girl, You will make it and whatever you need, let me know pep talk." I didn't know that it would include my husband.
So, since the affair when our paths have crossed the outcome was not good. So I normally selected to read the comments, or hear the stankness in her voice, seethe for a few moments, then let it go. Why? Because I am older now. Physically fighting over a man isn't even an option. She's a cop. I have a career. I am too grown to go all Basketball Wives. There's court and DCS. That isn't even an option. So normally I let it go. Why? Because in her current mindset, she is a "non-mother-fucking" factor. That doesn't mean that as a parent she is not vitally important to her SONS' lives. But in her current angry state, she isn't a factor in mine.
I will never understand why Monica is upset with me. Never. Have I said horribly foul things to her? Umm, yep, that was me. Was that wrong? Yep. It was. But it seems that her problem with me is deeper than that. The problem seems to be anger at me for being my husband's wife. The anger makes it seem as if I took her man. I didn't. He is my husband. He has been my husband for years. When she met him, he was my husband. For a while did he suck at being a husband? Yep. But that did not negate the vows, the promises, the covenant. So, I will never understand why she is so angry with me.
So it brings us back to the term, mom-mom. I love it. It is different from mama or mommie or mommy which is what I assume the boys call Monica. Do I wish that everyone could heal at the same rate and become "Will-Jada-& Sheree?" Yep. I wish that my presence wasn't met w/such harshness especially since I never met the presence of the boys with anything but love. I know that what ever problem the adults may have should NEVER filter down to the boys or any of the kids for that matter. One day my youngest daughter asked me a question, "Do you like Miss Monica?" My answer was "no. not really." My child said, "Good. Because i don't like her either and when I see her I'm going to kick her." My response, "No, you aren't going to kick any adult. You are going to respect Miss Monica because you expect people to respect me, right? You don't have to like anyone, but you have to respect them." See, my children equate "Miss Monica" with a very difficult period in our lives. Does that pain me? Yep. Deeply. But I would rather them know the truth - Daddy messed up, Miss Monica had the twins, Mommy and Daddy had hard times but are working to make the family even better than before. And that family includes the boys for several days every week.
Do I love the boys? Yes. Do I think that I am their mother? Nope. Sure don't. But if someone asks me how many kids I have, the answer is 4. That is exactly how many I have in my heart. In my opinion, that doesn't erase her as a parent, but it enriches the life of the twins. I am not trying to be their mom. I am just trying to be a good mom-mom.
So, since the affair when our paths have crossed the outcome was not good. So I normally selected to read the comments, or hear the stankness in her voice, seethe for a few moments, then let it go. Why? Because I am older now. Physically fighting over a man isn't even an option. She's a cop. I have a career. I am too grown to go all Basketball Wives. There's court and DCS. That isn't even an option. So normally I let it go. Why? Because in her current mindset, she is a "non-mother-fucking" factor. That doesn't mean that as a parent she is not vitally important to her SONS' lives. But in her current angry state, she isn't a factor in mine.
I will never understand why Monica is upset with me. Never. Have I said horribly foul things to her? Umm, yep, that was me. Was that wrong? Yep. It was. But it seems that her problem with me is deeper than that. The problem seems to be anger at me for being my husband's wife. The anger makes it seem as if I took her man. I didn't. He is my husband. He has been my husband for years. When she met him, he was my husband. For a while did he suck at being a husband? Yep. But that did not negate the vows, the promises, the covenant. So, I will never understand why she is so angry with me.
So it brings us back to the term, mom-mom. I love it. It is different from mama or mommie or mommy which is what I assume the boys call Monica. Do I wish that everyone could heal at the same rate and become "Will-Jada-& Sheree?" Yep. I wish that my presence wasn't met w/such harshness especially since I never met the presence of the boys with anything but love. I know that what ever problem the adults may have should NEVER filter down to the boys or any of the kids for that matter. One day my youngest daughter asked me a question, "Do you like Miss Monica?" My answer was "no. not really." My child said, "Good. Because i don't like her either and when I see her I'm going to kick her." My response, "No, you aren't going to kick any adult. You are going to respect Miss Monica because you expect people to respect me, right? You don't have to like anyone, but you have to respect them." See, my children equate "Miss Monica" with a very difficult period in our lives. Does that pain me? Yep. Deeply. But I would rather them know the truth - Daddy messed up, Miss Monica had the twins, Mommy and Daddy had hard times but are working to make the family even better than before. And that family includes the boys for several days every week.
Do I love the boys? Yes. Do I think that I am their mother? Nope. Sure don't. But if someone asks me how many kids I have, the answer is 4. That is exactly how many I have in my heart. In my opinion, that doesn't erase her as a parent, but it enriches the life of the twins. I am not trying to be their mom. I am just trying to be a good mom-mom.
#MarriagePrayer 5/8/12
Father, this morning I come to you with a simple request: Father, please ignite the hearts of every spouse for Your word. Please send the Holy Spirit to just convict them of any wrongdoing. Follow with Your love and mercy to forgive them of any sin. Please send Your restoration to rebuild any fractures in their marriage. Father, marriages are under assault by the enemy. Please move swiftly and protect wives/husbands/children from the attack. Father, I love You and thank You. Amen. Amen.
Monday, May 7, 2012
I'm not a Stepmom
Writers note: So many people loved this piece and it received such rave reviews, that I thought I would reissue it.
I’m not a stepmom. I consider stepmoms to be women who married a man knowing that he had children from a previous relationship. That term doesn’t define me or my situation. My husband did not have kids with another woman before we were married. My husband had a set of twins with another woman while we were married. (Go ahead and re-read the sentence. I know it’s a lot to digest. Better? Ok, let’s continue...) Here’s the synopsis: My husband had an affair, she became pregnant with twins, we decided to continue on with our marriage, our family dynamic was redefined, praise God for restoration and renewal. I’m not trivializing the hard work that has been put in to get to this point, but this article is not about the past. Like I said, that’s the synopsis. So that brings me back to my original statement: I’m not a stepmom. I didn’t knowingly marry a man with kids therefore the term does not fit me.
So what do I call myself? I’m a mom-mom. Yep, I made that term up. What exactly is a mom-mom? A mom-mom loves you in spite of the conditions surrounding your conception. A mom-mom recognizes that adult mistakes do not define your existence. A mom-mom welcomes you into her home as her child. A mom-mom believes that the mental, physical, and emotional health of all of the children involved is most important. A mom-mom wants generational curses to stop with her. A mom-mom is a woman that every weekend expands her family from 2 kids to 4 without batting an eye. A mom-mom prays. A mom-mom loves. I’m a mom-mom.
Women ask me if it’s hard being a mom-mom. Honestly, the kid part is easy. Being a good mother is something that I pride myself on. So loving two more children was the easy part. The hard part is actually dealing the people that try to negate you as a parent. I anticipated problems with the mistress, because let’s be honest – this is not the Will, Jada, and Sheree show. But when some members of the family – the very people you expect to be in your corner – tried to negate me as a parent, I was angry. Actually, I was livid. But what I had to come to realize, that I had other titles that were much more important to me than being called a “niece.” The titles that matter the most to me are “mom,” “wife”, and now, “mom-mom.”
I’m not a stepmom. I consider stepmoms to be women who married a man knowing that he had children from a previous relationship. That term doesn’t define me or my situation. My husband did not have kids with another woman before we were married. My husband had a set of twins with another woman while we were married. (Go ahead and re-read the sentence. I know it’s a lot to digest. Better? Ok, let’s continue...) Here’s the synopsis: My husband had an affair, she became pregnant with twins, we decided to continue on with our marriage, our family dynamic was redefined, praise God for restoration and renewal. I’m not trivializing the hard work that has been put in to get to this point, but this article is not about the past. Like I said, that’s the synopsis. So that brings me back to my original statement: I’m not a stepmom. I didn’t knowingly marry a man with kids therefore the term does not fit me.
So what do I call myself? I’m a mom-mom. Yep, I made that term up. What exactly is a mom-mom? A mom-mom loves you in spite of the conditions surrounding your conception. A mom-mom recognizes that adult mistakes do not define your existence. A mom-mom welcomes you into her home as her child. A mom-mom believes that the mental, physical, and emotional health of all of the children involved is most important. A mom-mom wants generational curses to stop with her. A mom-mom is a woman that every weekend expands her family from 2 kids to 4 without batting an eye. A mom-mom prays. A mom-mom loves. I’m a mom-mom.
Women ask me if it’s hard being a mom-mom. Honestly, the kid part is easy. Being a good mother is something that I pride myself on. So loving two more children was the easy part. The hard part is actually dealing the people that try to negate you as a parent. I anticipated problems with the mistress, because let’s be honest – this is not the Will, Jada, and Sheree show. But when some members of the family – the very people you expect to be in your corner – tried to negate me as a parent, I was angry. Actually, I was livid. But what I had to come to realize, that I had other titles that were much more important to me than being called a “niece.” The titles that matter the most to me are “mom,” “wife”, and now, “mom-mom.”
#MarriagePrayer 5/7/12
"Father, You are amazing and awesome. You are wonderful! Thank You for my spouse. Thank You for all that You are doing and about to do in his life. Father, bless him abundantly. Where ever he has a need, please fill it. Fill it so that area of lack becomes an area where he is able to bless others in Your name. Fill it so that all can see that the blessing came from no one but You. Please elevate him, Jesus! Elevate him in You. Father, I know that by elevating Him You elevate the entire family. By shoring up the head of the household, it removes all generational cures and pours out a blessing. Father, I love You and thank You. Amen. Amen!
Friday, May 4, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/4/12
Father, You are awesome. I thank You for You being You. I know that isn't the best written sentence, but God, You are amazing. When I stop to think about how great You are, I am overwhelmed. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for forgiving me. Thank You for investing in me. Father, I am so thankful for who You are and what You've done in my marriage. Father, You have moved mountains in my relationship and I am so thankful. You have really turned our mess around. You have made negative situations into amazing blessings. Father, thank You for this miracle. Thank You for never taking Your hand off our marriage. I love You and thank You. Amen. Amen.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/3/12
I love this song. I love this prayer. I don't want to lose this fight. I do fool around much too much. And I don't want to let Him down anymore. Father, renew my strength. Shore up my weak spots. Help me to heed Your Word. Amen. Amen.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/2/12
Well, folks, I am exhausted this morning. My baby girl is sick so I was up all night w/an ill little one. So today my prayer is short, sweet, and sincere....
"Father, thank You for today. Thank You for the gift of children. Father, thank You for healing my child. Father, thank You for covering my house and letting me juggle work to care for her. I am thankful to You that I even have that option because many parents do not have a job that will let them stay home to care for her. Father, bless and protect the other children in the household. Please be a virus shield around them. And Father, bless my husband today while he is at work. Give him strength to endure any test that comes before him. I love You and thank YOU. Amen. Amen."
"Father, thank You for today. Thank You for the gift of children. Father, thank You for healing my child. Father, thank You for covering my house and letting me juggle work to care for her. I am thankful to You that I even have that option because many parents do not have a job that will let them stay home to care for her. Father, bless and protect the other children in the household. Please be a virus shield around them. And Father, bless my husband today while he is at work. Give him strength to endure any test that comes before him. I love You and thank YOU. Amen. Amen."
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
#MarriagePrayer 5/1/12
Father, let me just take a moment and tell you how AWESOME You are. Father, I am constantly amazed at how You've changed me. Father, thank You for the gift of growth. Father, I want to pray for my tongue. Father, please pop into my mind before I speak. When my temper rises, let me pause and remember how patient you are with me. Father, let me grant others the same grace and mercy You show me. Let this taming of the tongue happen in my home and in the workplace. Father, I love You and thank You. Amen. Amen.
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