Wordy Wednesday

Normally I would be linking up today to a couple of other blogs with my pictures or something along those lines but... Today I feel like sharing something a little different.

You have ever had a day where it seems like your child is teaching you instead of you imparting the fountains of "knowledge" you have to them? You know like don't stand to close to the oven, don't hang off the couch like that you may fall, those types of things...

Well yesterday it was my son's turn to impart some reminders to me. I am guessing that while he was at church on Saturday night they said something to him about reading his bible everyday. Sunday morning he got up and said Mom, I didn't read my bible today or yesterday. I HAVE to read it today! I do read him bible stories out of his Veggie Tales book. I haven't really sat down and honestly read my NKJV bible to him because I wasn't sure how much he could understand. So... enter my iPhone. ;) We are studying Creation this week as part of our school plan so I thought we would look it up on my phone. We have been listening to chapters 1 and 2 on my phone as it  has an audio Bible version. {which I find seriously awesome!}

He sat down beside me last night on the couch and said we didn't do our bible study yet and Mom you need to start reading your bible everyday! ;o) I said I do read it everyday usually before you get it. I guess I should start where he can see me read the bible. He was correct however in that yesterday I had not read my bible yet.

Then to top it all off he kept on and kept on urging me until I got up and did the Wii Fit with him. ;o) I have slightly let my workout routine go to the wayside so this was good for me and him.

It's funny how we are supposed to be the ones teaching them and prodding them into their good habits yet on days like yesterday he was doing it to me. I love my little guy and I am so blessed to be called his Mother. Thank you Boo Bear for making Mommy get up and do what she is supposed to do even if she wasn't ready to do it... yet...

Wednesdays Wisdom, Thursday's Thoughts{We'll just do both days :o)}

Jude 20 " But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,"

Today {Wednesday} I was stricken with a thought. { I really believe it was the Holy Spirit nudging me like a parent would ;o)}. My parents, and many in the south, are going through some horrible weather. I am sure many of you have seen the reports of all the damage these massive storms have caused.

As I sat in the car pick up line for my son to get out of pre-k I was letting a friend know what was going on with them. We were talking about how bad it is and I told her all we can do is pray... How many have ever said or thought that " All we can do is pray." It struck me then.. We have the power in our hands because we GET to pray. We are allowed to pray and talk with God everyday. We can have fellowship with Him each and every day. I have to stop looking at it as a last resort and start thinking of it as the first reaction! I so wish I could be like my child in this regard. The minute I say we need to pray for something he does it. No waiting. He just says a little prayer to himself and that is that. I am so proud of him. :o)

The next time troubles or trials or even fear of storms comes your way know that you have communion with the Great I am. You can talk to Him, He is waiting. Thank you Lord that we can come to you in our hour of need. Thank you that we can come to You at anytime just to talk. Be with all the families in the paths of these storms and may your angels stand guard.

Our Expectations

My little guy is in pre-k. They are scored each day with a G for a good day and a :), an S for a so-so day or an O- for we had problems today type of day. We started something and parts of me wished we hadn't but the reward system has worked for generations. I know many psychologist may say we have done wrong but... We allow him one "G" prize at the end of the week for having a good week. It could be something like a Hot Wheel car or could be a little bigger depending on the extra jobs he took on that week {his chores and helping daddy}. Well Tuesday we had a G but not a smiley face. I know there was something wrong when there wasn't the normal "Look mom I got a G" wave going on. There was an episode of pushing and Boo Bear lost his smiley. Well you would have thought the world ended. We had a total melt down as soon as he got in the car. I couldn't get him to calm down long enough to explain to me what the problem was. After he finally calmed down and I got the story I was trying to explain he still got a G. He was so afraid I was going to be mad at him. :o( I felt so bad for him. I talked to the teacher to see what was going on and learned he has the same problem his mommy had.. He likes to talk. :o) I did the same thing... LOL

Back story is this... Boo Bear is very tenderhearted and compassionate. He takes everything to heart, just like me. I have always cried when it comes to getting in trouble or getting mad. You criticize me or something I do and I get flustered and sometimes a little weepy. I have always despised this because I can't deal with emotions like hurt feelings or confrontation without turning into a basket case. I so many times wish I could voice my feelings without the sobs and hiccups that come through. ;o) So whenever he thinks he is in trouble he feels the same way and I can totally relate. I wonder sometimes if my expectations have put too much pressure on him. I am trying to do the best I can to help prepare him for the future and help him be the best he can be but I am pushing and expecting too much for his tender age?

I fully believe that God can and does use the compassion like this for other things. Sure I ask Him why can I not get through an issue without totally falling apart before I can handle it like a grown up. I also understand that this compassion drives us in other areas too. Areas like praying for those around us and for those who are struggling. Areas like doing what we can to help others and hopefully teach my son to do the same. Compassion to pray for those who haven't quite made the connection with this awesome Savior like I have. Thank you God for a soft heart. Even in times of trials this heart is Yours and only You can make it tender and compassionate. Lord help me to help Boo bear grow up to love you and lean on you and take that compassionate heart and use it for You.

Thanks for stopping by today and hope you are as blessed as we are. Count your blessings not your problems today and see how much better your day goes. :o)

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

How many times have you said or heard " I was doing that before you were even thought of." I have said it and heard it quite often. I actually said it yesterday to Boo Bear about a game he was playing. He asked me how long had I played that and I said before you were even thought of. As I was cleaning my sink {Day one of Fly Lady}a thought hit me square in the heart. I was thinking of what I was going to write on today and I remembered what I said. Then God quietly reminded me of something.

" Before I formed you in the womb I knew you" {Jeremiah 1:5} Wow. Before our families even thought of us He knew us. He knew exactly where we would be today and what we would be doing. He knows all the ups and downs we will face and have faced in our lifetimes. He knows what was, what is and what is to come and He knows us. How awesome it is to know that He knows who we are. Of all the people in this big ole' world God knows who I am and loves me. He knows what my pains, thoughts, heartaches and wishes are. He wants what is best for me and for you too.

One of my favorite verses is also in this book. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts I have toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. "

Whenever you are down and having trouble remember that God give us Hope. We have a future in Him. Thank you God for the future we have in You. Thank You that You knew us before we were ever even "thought of".
Be Blessed and have a wonderful Wednesday!