Day 172 Prayer Request

Please pray for wisdom and discernment.

Annette (Momma to many)

Day 171 Prayer Request

Please pray I will see her as He imagined and put aside my hurt feelings.

Reagan (Momma to 4)

Oceans

He answers the cry of the heart, sometimes in the most terrifying ways.

This Momma thing is not for the sissy!

I stood with her, held her close, let her hysterical crying irritate our surroundings.

I put on my plastic mask, the one with the soft smile, pretended not to care how I appeared to others.  I'm sure my heart was peeking out though as I bit down on my shaking lip, battled back tears.

All this on the eve of asking for prayer for control of her impulses, some comprehension of the consequence of her behavior.

Yes, He faithfully provides the opportunity.

I hear the violin playing, listen to the words repeating over and over in my mind:

"You call me out upon the waters,

the great unknown,

my feet may fail."

 

I am treading, carrying her weight and mine.  I may fail.  I am not in control of the consequence.



 

"And there I find You in the mystery,

in oceans deep,

my faith will stand."

 

The waves of this ride are rocking hard, and I fight to keep my thoughts captured.  Fear creeps up, but I can choose.



 

"And I will call upon Your name,

and keep my eyes above the waves.

 When oceans rise,

my soul will rest in Your embrace.

For I am Yours,

and You are mine."

 

In this I trust.  He is leading us both, pushing us far from our comfort, teaching His character.

 

And with each reluctant step I take deeper into this mystery, my trust expands as He draws me in tight, reveals more of Him.

 

Many moons ago, long before she existed, I prayed for this - this intimacy, this strength. 

 

"Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders,

Let me walk upon the waters,

wherever You would call me.

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander,

and my faith will be made stronger

in the presence of my Savior."



 



 



Day 170 Prayer Request

Please pray she will control her impulses and consider the consequences of her behavior on herself and her family.

Reagan (Momma to 4)

December 2, 2013

 

She was born at 7:59 p.m. eleven years ago. 

 

Her first cries changed my life forever.

 

She is wonderful and amazing, and I am so blessed she calls me Mommy.

 

 



Happy Birthday Joy! 

 

"You make known to me the path of life;

in your presence there is fullness of joy;

at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

Psalm 16:11 

 

 

 

Day 169 Prayer Request

Please pray that our children will have peace through the holidays since this time of year is difficult.

Ann (Momma to 6)

Day 168 Prayer Request

Please pray for our daughter's teachers as they receive new information regarding her recent diagnosis of severe reactive attachment disorder and that they will help us and support us by complying with what we ask.

Danielle (Momma to 3)