Speaking of coffee and my husband. I really love that man! How does he show his love for me, you ask? (You didn't - but humor me!) He sets my coffee pot up each night and sets the timer so when I stumble out in the mornings, there it is; a beautiful, hot pot of the "Elixir of Life", otherwise known as coffee (did I mention that I love coffee). He will even stop in the morning before he leaves for work and start a pot, if he forgot the night before. Sweet, huh?
Right now my love is watching "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" (a Veggie Tales movie) with the kids. Who doesn't love a bunch of talking cucumbers, gourds, and grapes! Actually the movie has a good message about a father who is always there for his kids and will supply them with what they need to accomplish what he has given them to do. A very cool analogy of our Heavenly Father and how when He calls us to do something, He will provide us with the "tools" that we need to accomplish it, even if we don't think we can do it.
Like when you hear the words: cancer, tumor, McCune-Albright syndrome, pink slip...
Fast Forward a few days: Ok, I got side tracked, very side tracked! Talk about a crazy life.
Anyway, as I was saying. Love is an amazing thing. I have recenlty come across a "New Favorite" bible verse. It is:
The Lord your God in your midst. The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over
you with gladness. He will quiet [you] with His love, He will rejoice over you
with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV
Wow, how awesome is that! I can't imagine how beautiful it must sound when He sings! And what does He sing. "Whoops, she did it again"? Probably not! But knowing that we are so loved that it invokes breaking out in song! Or maybe a lullaby? How many times when we are crazy with grief or fear does He sing a song to quiet us? What a thought!
This verse has been impressed on me several times this week at work. I have been in with the 2 year olds and when they are crying and oh so upset that mom has left them a song will usually quiet them down and distract them. (Finger puppets hidden in my pocket help, too).
So the next time I am "freaking out" over something that has happened or a new situation in my life, I hope that I slow down and listen for the lullaby that God is singing and remember to thank Him for it and His wonderful love for us!
Happy Valentine's Day!
OK, I have to add something else! I just noticed in the dictionary (yes, I am a horrible speller and went to Word to check on lullaby). The first definition was: a gentle song for soothing a child, especially into sleep. I am so glad to be a child of God.
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Awesome post, Dian!! Love hearing from you!!!! God bless!
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