What a beautiful Lord's day after lots and lots of rain!!
Our sermon today was awesome, and the scripture that I guess I want to share is from Psalm 30:4- "Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name."
We should praise always, in all things, all times, etc. The preacher mentioned how here in America what we tend to believe is a real problem is truly just a small issue. I mean, honestly, we are so blessed on even what we consider our worst day.
It's funny how when I go to church, I get exactly the message I need, or I get affirmation of what is on my heart.
Yesterday, we were watching a favorite channel with the kids. It's called Smile of a Child I believe. It's a Christian television network, which I think is awesome! Praise God we can watch a whole channel of wholesome shows ranging from a cute little monster truck religious cartoon that teaches values, to Veggie Tales we are all so familiar with. Anyway, a show came on and it was showing a Mother in a 3rd world country. Her precious children had not eaten in days. My kids were watching and had lots of questions. What a great teaching moment. I was explaining to them how many children around the world do not have even the basic things like food, clothing, a home to keep them sheltered, etc. Henry turned around and so simply said, "Well why don't we give them some of our food, Momma?" What a perfectly rational solution. If only we all gave and gave as a 3 year old would, without even a second guess. I pray that I will learn to be as giving as the children without even a thought. Then he says, "Mom, it doesn't look like they have a car, so we will have to pick them up to give them the food." Such a sweet boy.
It really made me think of how I have said it before and I will say it again, my heart's desire is for my children to have a servant's heart. I want them to always want to help others. Honestly, my heart went out to that mom who just wanted to provide for her children. Isn't that what all moms want, no matter their nationality or place in life? Just to feed and protect their children.
I really feel like with it being the start of a new year, I really need to try to give even more. It's no accident we saw that snippet of that show at that moment. God knows we need to be reminded to all we have and all we can give. Perhaps my kids can get by with one less toy and another family somewhere else can eat food they desperately need......
Definitely something to think about this week! Happy Sunday!!!!
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