Hey! What a wonderful Christmas celebration Ryan, I and the girls had with all our family - goodness! We are so very, very blessed!!!
We were able to celebrate with the Durst side prior and the Kaufman side after . . . it was just good. My sweet, sweet grandmother (who I like to call Queen Esther) was with us at mom & dad's and I am so fortunate to be 42 years old and have a grandmother who lives by herself, knows me, loves me and wants to be with me . . . God, she is one of those "good and perfect gifts from above" (Js 1:17).
Anyway, as Ryan & I were driving home from KC, we were visiting about how to "make a difference" in this world. Notice, that it is not the same as being "recognized" by this world, or "making a name for yourself" in this world; but how to "make a difference" IN this world - IN today - IN effectiveness (not ineffectiveness). So - am i making myself clear here? Ha!!
No, really . . . are what we doing day.in.day.out, are we effecting this place for good? for betterment? for God? Are we spreading seeds of love and hope and joy? Are we sharing His kingdom here so that others may share His Kingdom there? What am I passionate about? Jesus! Ryan! My girls! What do I love to do? Study and share; teach others about the beauty of His word and how it is tied up perfectly and how His beauty will knock our socks off one day . . . about the marriage of the bridegroom to His bride, the Lion and the Lamb being in perfect harmony . . . living in the truth that He l.o.v.e.s. me. He Loves me. Jesus loves me. Jesus, You.Love.Me. Wow! It's like I just want to share how wonderful He is.
And. In a world of ugly and messy and not so wonderful at times, He is. Always. He's the Beautiful Bridegroom AND He looks at me and sees beauty in me. That is too much to bear at times for me; the love and tenderness He has . . .
Okay - off track - so, we were talking about how some people are so effective in just sharing their story or a story. So, I guess what I am getting at is that i hope to teach my girls to be brave and tell a story. To be brave and tell a story by living it and loving it and confessing and forgiving and forging new paths . . .
Regret is an ugly, horrid word and I want that never to be harnessed to myself or my girls. Live. Love. Give. Serve. "and all these things shall be added unto you."
Sweet Jesus, help me to share my story . . . it has been sad & ugly and happy & lovely . . . but You have always been in it. thank You.
thank You for being the thread throughout, a crimson rope made just for me.
Thank You for Christmas.
Because it led to the Cross.
Thank You for the Cross.
Because it led to Life.
Amen & amen. Love, m!
Dear girls, I am so glad to be part of your story. I love you!
Ryan, you are my story...
Monday, December 30, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Emily Michelle Durst born 12.01.2004, Spiritually born 9.11.2011
My baby . . . 9 years old . . . how can it be . . . thank You God for this gift.
Emily darling - you are loved, you are spoiled, you are my baby always, you have a wonderful spirit and life about you, you give to others pleasure & enjoyment with your presence, you are tenderhearted and you do not thrive on tension, you still sleep with your piggy blanket (God bless you) and you are the apple of our eyes (1 of 3 of course!!).
Emily, you LOVE Grayson. I cannot even state that loud enough or concise enough - here, maybe, it is more like you are absolutely in.love, in.fatuated, in.trigued, in.obsession with this precious little boy. I think his grandparents call you "stalker" - not sure yet if that is a good thing or a bad thing...we'll see.
Emily, your daddy & I adore you. We love you with an everlasting love and a lay.down.our.life you kind of love. Miss Em, Jesus the Christ, loves you with an even deeper love because He WAS pierced for you, for you. He loves YOU so dearly and so completely and so perfectly. The obsession you have with Grayson - that is like a tiny little sample of the crazy love Jesus has for you ... going to the ends of the world if need be - actually, He went to the depths of hell because the need was.
We are beyond thrilled that you love Jesus too! That you have asked Him to enter your heart and make you the person He desires. Our prayer for you is simple: let His love fill you; completely. Nothing, then, will be to big or great or IMPOSSIBLE for you. Because "with God, all things are POSSIBLE." Mark 10:27
We love you babe!
Related by blood.
THis is an 'aha' and a 'oh my' and just a plain old 'wow!
"We are most prepared for Christmas when we are done trying to make our performance into the gift and instead revel in His presence as the Gift.
You are unconditionally accepted and unbelievably wanted because you don't merely know of Him; you are related to Him by blood."~ Ann Voskamp
I am related to Him through adoption; a joint.heir with Christ; but to be related by blood and not of my own . . . it is too much!
Her way with words speaks straight to my soul . . . reminding me over and again, it's all about Him Michelle . . . all about Jesus.
It's 1 week until Christmas . . . my girls are waiting in wonder and excitement for "Christmas" to get here. Oh precious the endearment of children to the anticipation of the Season. God as i take a few minutes this morning before lunches need to be made and showers taken and clothes folded (although, seriously, let's be real--won't happen until tonight, earliest!) and some Christmas cards addressed . . . wait! my coffee is done - hang tight.
Hmmmm. mmmmmmmm, mmmmmmmmm. Ooooooh, that is good; very, very good. Not alot beats the first cup of "good" coffee with a touch of creme!
Okay, excuse the sidebar, as i do take a few moments, God please hear my heart and my love for You and Your gift, Your Son. I am so grateful for my husband and my girls and our families! For parents and grandparents and aunts & uncles - dear God, bless them all.
I am also thankful for where You have placed us right now . . . help us to be light for You - light in the dark so You can really, really shine! So your "Shekinah glory can split the blackness and make the captives free".
Be with us these next 2 weeks and let the "words of our mouths and the thoughts of our hearts, be acceptable in Your sight, our rock and our redeemer." Ps. 19:14
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
How do you explain Grace?
I am getting ready for our MYM youth group tonight and one thing, among others, is explaining Grace . . . in 5 minutes or less . . . to believers and unbelievers, but mostly to those on milk . . . to have it make sense (although Grace doesn't make sense) . . . to have it stick! Deep in the hearts and their bones, to grasp a little of what Grace is . . . it is too much and I am so thankful and He is enough, always. Jesus, You are enough!
In a devotional I just read (via blog), Ann Voskamp says,
"Christianity isn’t about growing good — it’s about growing grace-filled. The grace we’ve received from the heart of God is the grace that extends our arms to the world.
Christianity isn’t about growing good, it’s about growing grace-filled — Christ-like.
This preaching gospel to yourself daily isn’t cliche — it’s critical. Otherwise it’s your very life that’s in critical condition.
When you fail and you bleed fallen and you’re the mess just wild to somehow make it, it’s inhaling the Gospel that heals: Blessed assurance, Jesus assures: You don’t have to pull yourself up by your bootstraps — you only have to pull close.
It’s the gospel in shorthand and pure relief: My hope isn’t built on my performance but on Jesus’ righteousness.
The flesh is always performance driven and everyday I need to become Cross-centered again and no one needs the Gospel only once because all the bad days need the Good News of His grace again and again.
And I love it. I love Jesus and my mama and these boys and I love this good, cosmic-shattering news and I love the way I now get to love and I love a grace that is truth and continually saves and a God whose love won’t let go and I never get over the Gospel: I always need to get more of the Gospel. I touch a boy’s hand, us red-handed sinners. The Gospel isn’t a one time message for the unbeliever but the constant miracle for the imperfect.
Evangelize yourself everyday
."
I love it. And, I need it! Evangelize yourself EVERY DAY! Jesus, EVERY DAY, enter in and grow me into the work of perfection YOU ALONE will complete. It is You. Just Jesus. My mantra now and this coming year, Just Jesus. More of You, LORD, less of me. In Your sweet, precious name.
Amen~
p.s. help these MYM youth kids to have hearts to hear and feel Your love . . . to know Your grace.
In a devotional I just read (via blog), Ann Voskamp says,
"Christianity isn’t about growing good — it’s about growing grace-filled. The grace we’ve received from the heart of God is the grace that extends our arms to the world.
Christianity isn’t about growing good, it’s about growing grace-filled — Christ-like.
This preaching gospel to yourself daily isn’t cliche — it’s critical. Otherwise it’s your very life that’s in critical condition.
When you fail and you bleed fallen and you’re the mess just wild to somehow make it, it’s inhaling the Gospel that heals: Blessed assurance, Jesus assures: You don’t have to pull yourself up by your bootstraps — you only have to pull close.
It’s the gospel in shorthand and pure relief: My hope isn’t built on my performance but on Jesus’ righteousness.
The flesh is always performance driven and everyday I need to become Cross-centered again and no one needs the Gospel only once because all the bad days need the Good News of His grace again and again.
And I love it. I love Jesus and my mama and these boys and I love this good, cosmic-shattering news and I love the way I now get to love and I love a grace that is truth and continually saves and a God whose love won’t let go and I never get over the Gospel: I always need to get more of the Gospel. I touch a boy’s hand, us red-handed sinners. The Gospel isn’t a one time message for the unbeliever but the constant miracle for the imperfect.
Evangelize yourself everyday
."I love it. And, I need it! Evangelize yourself EVERY DAY! Jesus, EVERY DAY, enter in and grow me into the work of perfection YOU ALONE will complete. It is You. Just Jesus. My mantra now and this coming year, Just Jesus. More of You, LORD, less of me. In Your sweet, precious name.
Amen~
p.s. help these MYM youth kids to have hearts to hear and feel Your love . . . to know Your grace.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Advent . . . it comes from the Latin. It means "coming."
Advent . . . to me, it means waiting . . .
So much of my life has been a time of waiting.
As silly as it sounds, I waited and waited for my body to develop like other girls in my class, praise God it did.
I waited and wanted my period to start, praise God, it too happened.
I waited for the guy I wanted to date since 5th grade (he finally asked my out our Senior year) and, praise God! we are still together.
I waited until out of college & had a first job for Ryan to ask me to marry him - praise God, he did on a carriage ride with a bowed knee!
I waited to experience intimacy for the one God had for me; praise God, He sent him.
I waited for 5 years for babies to come . . . now, praise God! I have 3 wonderful babies growing up (ages 12, 10, 9 in 2 days).
I waited for God to give me a true, sincere friendship . . . a kindred spirit . . . He has, praise God.
I have waited and wanted for big things in my life . . . how we praise You, LORD, that we never have to wait for You.
You are always near; always present; always by my side. Thank You for your patience and Your waiting on me!
In my quiet time this morning, I was so encouraged by the devotional (Ann Voskamp). She writes the following:
"There's a storming mess this side of heaven...
What was intended to tear you apart, God intends it to set you apart.
You can stand around a Christmas tree with a family tree like Joseph's, with cheaters and beaters and deceivers, with a family tree like Jacob's, who ran away and ran around and ran folks down. But out of a family line that looks like a mess, God brings the Messiah. What was intended to harm, God intended all of it for good, and no matter what intends to harm you, God's arms have you. You can never be undone.
No matter what intends to harm you . . .
God is never absent,
never impotent,
never distant.
You can never be undone.
In the middle of all our collective mess stands the most monstrous evil...The cries of the innocent Babe under the stars of Bethelhem twist into the agonized cries of the innocent Victim atop the injustice of Calvary. The holy dark over the manger gives way to the heinous dark of over the Messiah and the slamming hammer and the tearing vein and the piercing thorn--the created murdering the Creator.
The Cross stands as the epitome of evil.
And God takes the greatest evil ever known to humanity and turns it into the greatest Gift you have ever known..."
Praise You Jesus!!! Praise You!
Advent . . . You coming, You came, You coming again. We cannot wait!!!
So much of my life has been a time of waiting.
As silly as it sounds, I waited and waited for my body to develop like other girls in my class, praise God it did.
I waited and wanted my period to start, praise God, it too happened.
I waited for the guy I wanted to date since 5th grade (he finally asked my out our Senior year) and, praise God! we are still together.
I waited until out of college & had a first job for Ryan to ask me to marry him - praise God, he did on a carriage ride with a bowed knee!
I waited to experience intimacy for the one God had for me; praise God, He sent him.
I waited for 5 years for babies to come . . . now, praise God! I have 3 wonderful babies growing up (ages 12, 10, 9 in 2 days).
I waited for God to give me a true, sincere friendship . . . a kindred spirit . . . He has, praise God.
I have waited and wanted for big things in my life . . . how we praise You, LORD, that we never have to wait for You.
You are always near; always present; always by my side. Thank You for your patience and Your waiting on me!
In my quiet time this morning, I was so encouraged by the devotional (Ann Voskamp). She writes the following:
"There's a storming mess this side of heaven...
What was intended to tear you apart, God intends it to set you apart.
You can stand around a Christmas tree with a family tree like Joseph's, with cheaters and beaters and deceivers, with a family tree like Jacob's, who ran away and ran around and ran folks down. But out of a family line that looks like a mess, God brings the Messiah. What was intended to harm, God intended all of it for good, and no matter what intends to harm you, God's arms have you. You can never be undone.
No matter what intends to harm you . . .
God is never absent,
never impotent,
never distant.
You can never be undone.
In the middle of all our collective mess stands the most monstrous evil...The cries of the innocent Babe under the stars of Bethelhem twist into the agonized cries of the innocent Victim atop the injustice of Calvary. The holy dark over the manger gives way to the heinous dark of over the Messiah and the slamming hammer and the tearing vein and the piercing thorn--the created murdering the Creator.
The Cross stands as the epitome of evil.
And God takes the greatest evil ever known to humanity and turns it into the greatest Gift you have ever known..."
Praise You Jesus!!! Praise You!
Advent . . . You coming, You came, You coming again. We cannot wait!!!
Monday, November 25, 2013
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
I could listen to this song by Citizen Way every hour, on the hour. Oh, so beautiful are the words and I am reminded of Zephaniah 3:17 -
"The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love,
and rejoice over you with singing."
Let not this day go by without my remembrance and thankfulness for the gift of Jesus and the joy of Him singing over me. As I was not blessed with (or because of my own abuse of it) a singing voice per se' - I look forward to the day where my pitch will be perfect and my song angelic. Thank You LORD for a time of Thanksgiving; for time with family and friends; for time of reflection and gratefulness. Thank You for my girls and their daddy. Thank You for your amazing faithfulness to us.
We had Emily's girlie birthday party Friday night - swimming at AmericInn, Chicken Alfredo from Pizza Hut, High School Musical Movie Marathon and then play until they crashed! My goodness, I cannot believe she is almost 9 years old - the 1st of December! I think of that book (which I seriously did not like the illustrations - kind of scared me) where it says (like a chorus line almost) "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be". Dear Em's - as long as I am living, my baby you'll be--no apologies, that's just the way God designed it. As I dropped you off at piano lessons with Miss Carol today I just marveled at this precious little girl I am lucky enough to call my daughter! You are so special to us and we love you sooo much! I can't wait to be with you all day on your birthday; i love you little one, little 9 year old . . . okay, not so little, let's just pretend for awhile!
Here are the song lyrics; my Grandma Kaufman helped me to memorize Psalm 23 when i was just a little girl . . . Yea, though I walk . . .
Yea though I walk through the valley
I know that You are always right beside me
And I will fear no evil
You're my rock
And my strength
You comfort me
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
I hear You singing over me
I once was lost but now I'm found
And it's beautiful
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
It covers every part of me
My soul is silent
I am found
And it's a beautiful sound
You carry me through the waters
Where Your peace clears away all my sorrow
And nothing can separate us from Your love
Oh, Your love it will always be
You were healing in the pain
You were shelter in the storm
Hallelujah You restore my soul
"The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love,
and rejoice over you with singing."
Let not this day go by without my remembrance and thankfulness for the gift of Jesus and the joy of Him singing over me. As I was not blessed with (or because of my own abuse of it) a singing voice per se' - I look forward to the day where my pitch will be perfect and my song angelic. Thank You LORD for a time of Thanksgiving; for time with family and friends; for time of reflection and gratefulness. Thank You for my girls and their daddy. Thank You for your amazing faithfulness to us.
We had Emily's girlie birthday party Friday night - swimming at AmericInn, Chicken Alfredo from Pizza Hut, High School Musical Movie Marathon and then play until they crashed! My goodness, I cannot believe she is almost 9 years old - the 1st of December! I think of that book (which I seriously did not like the illustrations - kind of scared me) where it says (like a chorus line almost) "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be". Dear Em's - as long as I am living, my baby you'll be--no apologies, that's just the way God designed it. As I dropped you off at piano lessons with Miss Carol today I just marveled at this precious little girl I am lucky enough to call my daughter! You are so special to us and we love you sooo much! I can't wait to be with you all day on your birthday; i love you little one, little 9 year old . . . okay, not so little, let's just pretend for awhile!
Here are the song lyrics; my Grandma Kaufman helped me to memorize Psalm 23 when i was just a little girl . . . Yea, though I walk . . .
Yea though I walk through the valley
I know that You are always right beside me
And I will fear no evil
You're my rock
And my strength
You comfort me
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
I hear You singing over me
I once was lost but now I'm found
And it's beautiful
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
It covers every part of me
My soul is silent
I am found
And it's a beautiful sound
You carry me through the waters
Where Your peace clears away all my sorrow
And nothing can separate us from Your love
Oh, Your love it will always be
You were healing in the pain
You were shelter in the storm
Hallelujah You restore my soul
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Miss Lily
This is a quick epitaph for a sweet cat.
Miss Lily,
We are sorry you are gone.
You liked to be rubbed, under the chin, on top of the head and mostly on your belly (by me).
You were so pretty and fat and I really did enjoy you.
You did shed plenty.
You seemed to like the litter box more than the sand/dirt out back.
You adjusted to Max while you had too.
You freaked us all out at times when you thought you were a mountain lion on the prowl.
You found pleasure in dancing leaves and chirping crickets.
You did not like to be sprayed by water.
You understood Ryan and moved when he came into your presence.
I know you were a smart cat, because when I wanted to close the garage door you very conveniently moved in front of the sensor until you had your food.
You caught & killed some good animals for us - mice and a rat.
So, I really don't understand what you were thinking when you ran in front of my rear tire that Tuesday morning.
It was ugly and gross and I am so sorry, sweet Lily.
You were a good cat. We will not easily, if ever, replace you.
May you rest in peace.
Meow.
Miss Lily,
We are sorry you are gone.
You liked to be rubbed, under the chin, on top of the head and mostly on your belly (by me).
You were so pretty and fat and I really did enjoy you.
You did shed plenty.
You seemed to like the litter box more than the sand/dirt out back.
You adjusted to Max while you had too.
You freaked us all out at times when you thought you were a mountain lion on the prowl.
You found pleasure in dancing leaves and chirping crickets.
You did not like to be sprayed by water.
You understood Ryan and moved when he came into your presence.
I know you were a smart cat, because when I wanted to close the garage door you very conveniently moved in front of the sensor until you had your food.
You caught & killed some good animals for us - mice and a rat.
So, I really don't understand what you were thinking when you ran in front of my rear tire that Tuesday morning.
It was ugly and gross and I am so sorry, sweet Lily.
You were a good cat. We will not easily, if ever, replace you.
May you rest in peace.
Meow.
Pure Poetry . . . Miss Ann
Holy joy lies in the habit of murmuring thanks to God for the smallest of graces.
Sure, I mess it up and gripe a thousand times, but just like you keep doing the laundry, you just keep beginning fresh again — The habit of Thanksgiving is the one habit to wear for a lifetime. ~ Ann Voskamp
Oh my! Really, seems to be all I can say is, Oh My!
I recently found this author/blogger and Jesus Lover! So thankful for the ability to read her writings and let those words sink deep into my thoughts and reflect . . . and grow . . . and change . . . because of Jesus.
Her latest book is called "The Greatest Gift" (Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas). Okay - so I am a SUCKER for Love Stories. Like some of my favorite are:
Pride & Prejudice
the Phantom of the Opera
the Princess Bride
Legends of the Fall
Gone with the Wind
the Thorn Birds (yes, I really do)
the Twilight Series (crazy, was enamored with book 1)
and, my all time favorite,
Jesus Loves Me!
I am only beginning to realize how it is really all about Him, about the Christ, about Jesus Messiah.
Here is what I am talking about - read it up, soak it in, let His love permeate your soul today. God Bless~
From her book, Your Invitation to Unwrap the Gift (the intro):
"The mystery so large becomes the Baby so small, and infinite God becomes infant.
The Giver becomes the Gift, this quiet offering. . .
It's the way the Gift unwraps; you have Christ's family tree...before you have a Christmas tree. IF you don't come to Christmas through Christ's family tree and you come into the Christmas story just at the Christmas tree--this is hard, to understand the meaning of His coming.
Because without the genealogy of Christ, the limbs of His past, the branches of His family, the love story of His heart that has been coming for you since before the beginning--how does Christmas and its tree stand? Its roots would be sheared. Its meaning would be stunted. The arresting pause of the miracle would be lost. . . and the family tree of Christ always gives you hope. . .
The Gift who hung on a Tree for us, cut off.
The Gift who was pierced for you, wounded--your wounded, willing God, who unfolds Himself on the Tree as your endless, greatest Gift."
Thank you Ann. Thank you Jesus Christ - we adore You!!!
http://www.aholyexperience.com/
Sure, I mess it up and gripe a thousand times, but just like you keep doing the laundry, you just keep beginning fresh again — The habit of Thanksgiving is the one habit to wear for a lifetime. ~ Ann Voskamp
Oh my! Really, seems to be all I can say is, Oh My!
I recently found this author/blogger and Jesus Lover! So thankful for the ability to read her writings and let those words sink deep into my thoughts and reflect . . . and grow . . . and change . . . because of Jesus.
Her latest book is called "The Greatest Gift" (Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas). Okay - so I am a SUCKER for Love Stories. Like some of my favorite are:
Pride & Prejudice
the Phantom of the Opera
the Princess Bride
Legends of the Fall
Gone with the Wind
the Thorn Birds (yes, I really do)
the Twilight Series (crazy, was enamored with book 1)
and, my all time favorite,
Jesus Loves Me!
I am only beginning to realize how it is really all about Him, about the Christ, about Jesus Messiah.
Here is what I am talking about - read it up, soak it in, let His love permeate your soul today. God Bless~
From her book, Your Invitation to Unwrap the Gift (the intro):
"The mystery so large becomes the Baby so small, and infinite God becomes infant.
The Giver becomes the Gift, this quiet offering. . .
It's the way the Gift unwraps; you have Christ's family tree...before you have a Christmas tree. IF you don't come to Christmas through Christ's family tree and you come into the Christmas story just at the Christmas tree--this is hard, to understand the meaning of His coming.
Because without the genealogy of Christ, the limbs of His past, the branches of His family, the love story of His heart that has been coming for you since before the beginning--how does Christmas and its tree stand? Its roots would be sheared. Its meaning would be stunted. The arresting pause of the miracle would be lost. . . and the family tree of Christ always gives you hope. . .
The Gift who hung on a Tree for us, cut off.
The Gift who was pierced for you, wounded--your wounded, willing God, who unfolds Himself on the Tree as your endless, greatest Gift."
Thank you Ann. Thank you Jesus Christ - we adore You!!!
http://www.aholyexperience.com/
Monday, November 11, 2013
Here is a Good Man
This is a shout out to my husband!
Ryan, I know I have told you how much I love you and what a wonderful husband & dad you are to our girls.
I need you to know it, deep down in the depths of your heart - how precious you are to us!
I thank God for His gracious gift of you to me . . . I thank Him for your parents who raised you and taught you about the greatest gift, Jesus. I am grateful for the gifts God has given you and how you use them to honor Him.
I pray for His blessing, His favor, His wisdom to you . . . so you can lead a life, lead our family, lead at your job an example of what following Jesus means.
I also know we have been through some amazing things together . . . disorders, marriage, sadness & death, happiness & life, business & craziness, leading our girls in the best thing yet - accepting Jesus into their hearts and so much more.
We KNOW, though maybe not always like and/or understand God's timetable. We don't need to. We do need to trust Him and follow Him. I am asking Him to give us direction, and give us ears to hear and a heart to understand. I love you dearly. I hope you have a good day and a great week!
Love,
M.
p.s. the girls were out on the swing this morning when I could not find them - thx for putting up for them; they love it!
Ryan, I know I have told you how much I love you and what a wonderful husband & dad you are to our girls.
I need you to know it, deep down in the depths of your heart - how precious you are to us!
I thank God for His gracious gift of you to me . . . I thank Him for your parents who raised you and taught you about the greatest gift, Jesus. I am grateful for the gifts God has given you and how you use them to honor Him.
I pray for His blessing, His favor, His wisdom to you . . . so you can lead a life, lead our family, lead at your job an example of what following Jesus means.
I also know we have been through some amazing things together . . . disorders, marriage, sadness & death, happiness & life, business & craziness, leading our girls in the best thing yet - accepting Jesus into their hearts and so much more.
We KNOW, though maybe not always like and/or understand God's timetable. We don't need to. We do need to trust Him and follow Him. I am asking Him to give us direction, and give us ears to hear and a heart to understand. I love you dearly. I hope you have a good day and a great week!
Love,
M.
p.s. the girls were out on the swing this morning when I could not find them - thx for putting up for them; they love it!
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Walters Pumpkin Patch
Hey there! With life this past year so turned up so down, out and around, I am so thankful to keep some traditions a little longer. One of those special ones, is a trip to the most awesome pumpkin patch - Walter's. We headed out yesterday with myself and 3 girlies and 3 friends and a large coffee (can I get an amen?).
God granted us perfect weather - cool but sunshiny! We had a great time and there is something so life.giving about nature and being outside in His world - just love it!!!
So, thanks for friends, thanks for the opportunity, thanks for the outside and the country and the Fall season . . .
Sidenote - my mom has been in the hospital 1 full week now - ugh. On the mend, praise be to God - she WAS a very sick person and she IS a very fortunate person; we are so blessed. God, please use what You allowed her go through to give honor & glory to the One who brought her through. Let our focus be not on what was, but what is and what is yet to come. Thank You so much--it is a gift and we love it:-)
Ryan was in Turkey, now in Italy; make him a man of integrity for You. Bless him, give him Your favor. Bring him home safely. And all God's people said - Amen!
God granted us perfect weather - cool but sunshiny! We had a great time and there is something so life.giving about nature and being outside in His world - just love it!!!
So, thanks for friends, thanks for the opportunity, thanks for the outside and the country and the Fall season . . .
Sidenote - my mom has been in the hospital 1 full week now - ugh. On the mend, praise be to God - she WAS a very sick person and she IS a very fortunate person; we are so blessed. God, please use what You allowed her go through to give honor & glory to the One who brought her through. Let our focus be not on what was, but what is and what is yet to come. Thank You so much--it is a gift and we love it:-)
Ryan was in Turkey, now in Italy; make him a man of integrity for You. Bless him, give him Your favor. Bring him home safely. And all God's people said - Amen!
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Lord Jesus, create in me a new heart! I listen to people teach of Your works and Your ways throughout the week as I am driving or at work and I say (or shout depending on the mood) a loud Amen! Lord, crucify the legalistic, the fleshly ways in my life. Teach Your ways, show me Your paths, Lead me! Forgive me for my thoughts at times and help me to make them completely obedient to You.
Thank You for being who You are - a God too big for my small mind to comprehend. Thank You for letting me be a part of the process. I know Your will is going to be accomplished with or without me . . . so thank You for inviting me to join. I want to be a part; help me to humble myself so that You can use me.
I pray for YOur guidance; I ask for Your wisdom in finishing out this year . . . lead us to what You want us to do and how You want the birth of Your son to be displayed at Grace.
Thank You Jesus; be with us today. Let us give glory; for it is the day You have made! Praise & Honor & Blessing to You!
Thank You for being who You are - a God too big for my small mind to comprehend. Thank You for letting me be a part of the process. I know Your will is going to be accomplished with or without me . . . so thank You for inviting me to join. I want to be a part; help me to humble myself so that You can use me.
I pray for YOur guidance; I ask for Your wisdom in finishing out this year . . . lead us to what You want us to do and how You want the birth of Your son to be displayed at Grace.
Thank You Jesus; be with us today. Let us give glory; for it is the day You have made! Praise & Honor & Blessing to You!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
I love my children. I love my children. I love my children.
Every have those days, where you have to remind yourself, "Yes! I love my children." The past 24 hours have been like that at times. Kind of like, if I repeat it enough, my feeling heart will click back into beat and i will geniunely smile at them and clean up after them and want to love on them . . .
It has been a long 2 weeks - Ryan has been gone - but, thank You Jesus - He is back!!!
The volleyball team Ellen is on, won tonight - their 1st! Oh, how good that feels . . . and she had the opportunity to have the winning serves both games - Rock On Ellen!
Erin couldn't stand youth group last night (which I lead for her age) and is NOT going back next week. She called her sister a 'butt hole' and is having a very rotten attitude as of late. Rock Out Erin.
Emily has had vinegar in her system since 6:15 when she woke up because her friend, Avery, was coming home with us after school and then to Ellen's games together (in their cheer uniforms) and then to Cat Pack practice. Rock Chalk Emily!
Then, as I was driving to get Miss Em from practice, God showed me a most beautiful painted sunset! Truly, I just say in my car at the stop sign and thanked Him for the gift of life He has given me. Prayed for those I love and those I am going to love. Lifted up some personal needs of friends and the spiritual life of this community. Thank You Jesus for perspective.
So what if the game is lost, the attitude is ungrateful, the energy level is high . . . I am allowed these sweet things for such a short time. Help me to use the time wisely and focus on Jesus each day. In Your great name, LORD! In Your great Name!
It has been a long 2 weeks - Ryan has been gone - but, thank You Jesus - He is back!!!
The volleyball team Ellen is on, won tonight - their 1st! Oh, how good that feels . . . and she had the opportunity to have the winning serves both games - Rock On Ellen!
Erin couldn't stand youth group last night (which I lead for her age) and is NOT going back next week. She called her sister a 'butt hole' and is having a very rotten attitude as of late. Rock Out Erin.
Emily has had vinegar in her system since 6:15 when she woke up because her friend, Avery, was coming home with us after school and then to Ellen's games together (in their cheer uniforms) and then to Cat Pack practice. Rock Chalk Emily!
Then, as I was driving to get Miss Em from practice, God showed me a most beautiful painted sunset! Truly, I just say in my car at the stop sign and thanked Him for the gift of life He has given me. Prayed for those I love and those I am going to love. Lifted up some personal needs of friends and the spiritual life of this community. Thank You Jesus for perspective.
So what if the game is lost, the attitude is ungrateful, the energy level is high . . . I am allowed these sweet things for such a short time. Help me to use the time wisely and focus on Jesus each day. In Your great name, LORD! In Your great Name!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Dear God, this is me, Emily
Dear God,
this is me, Emily.
thank You for a family that loves me, for dr marla who wants to help me, for max our puppy who licks me and for bubble gum medicine.
God, this is me, Emily.
thank You for grandma's who pray for me and for pizza hut's chicken alfredo pasta, for strawberries, for cheerleaders, for my friend Avery, for my cousin's Landon & Aubree.
God, this is me, Emily.
thank You for my scooter and for barbies, for Grant & Grayson and baby Charlotte.
thank You God for helping the medicine help me. thank You for september 11, 2011, my spiritual birthday.
thank You God for everything.
Mom note:
Little Miss Emily has been sick for over a week now - ugly cough, puny in spirit, tired, weird skin rashes, hives, lack of appetite and attending school as much as she has missed it (even missed the 1st day of school). We are so thankful to have prayer warriors lifting this sweet one up and for God to heal her sweet body. I pray she is on the mend and I also pray for all moms & dads who have sick little ones . . . lifting them up to the One who speaks life!
this is me, Emily.
thank You for a family that loves me, for dr marla who wants to help me, for max our puppy who licks me and for bubble gum medicine.
God, this is me, Emily.
thank You for grandma's who pray for me and for pizza hut's chicken alfredo pasta, for strawberries, for cheerleaders, for my friend Avery, for my cousin's Landon & Aubree.
God, this is me, Emily.
thank You for my scooter and for barbies, for Grant & Grayson and baby Charlotte.
thank You God for helping the medicine help me. thank You for september 11, 2011, my spiritual birthday.
thank You God for everything.
Mom note:
Little Miss Emily has been sick for over a week now - ugly cough, puny in spirit, tired, weird skin rashes, hives, lack of appetite and attending school as much as she has missed it (even missed the 1st day of school). We are so thankful to have prayer warriors lifting this sweet one up and for God to heal her sweet body. I pray she is on the mend and I also pray for all moms & dads who have sick little ones . . . lifting them up to the One who speaks life!
Mr. Max
Welcome to our family Mr. Max!
This past Sunday, we welcomed a new addition to our family . . . that is the fact, but not the whole story . . . okay Paul Harvey, tell us the rest . . .
Clark & Marilyn Wedel's dog, Sammi, had babies (5 to be exact) and Eric & Christy Clark's dog was the daddy. So, in theory, we should have named him Clark, but that would have been kind of weird – don't you think??? Anyway, yes of course we wanted one, but “you.know.who” absolutely, positively did not and said so. So, we declined when we were offered.
But, okay a big BUT!!! one of the persons who was going to take a puppy changed their minds. Whoo, Hoo, maybe it was meant to be. Long story, short: we prefaced Ryan with the possiblity (always complete denial); then Emily started not feeling so well and so on the "decision morning", the girls texted him with please, please, please and lots of praying hands . . . and, he gave permission under certain conditions.
So, here we are – seriously, what are we doing? Like any of us has time to deal with a puppy – he's cute, but he eats & drinks & poops & bites & is a big pain in the rear. But, he is cute and right now he is ours.
The girls have been really good with him. I have had to be the mommy and get up each night to take him out to poop and pee . . . its really quiet in the early morning hours, quite peaceful . . . except then there is yiper piper. I hope the girls enjoy him like I enjoyed the dogs I had while growing up. I hope they learn responsibility and realize that taking care of a baby is ALOT of work, even a baby puppy.
God, thanks for this opportunity. Help us to be selfless in this endeavor and we hope Ryan does not regret his decision.
"And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
“trust in the Lord and do good” Psalm 37:4
Help us Lord, to do good, even in these seemingly trivial things like taking care of a puppy.
m.
This past Sunday, we welcomed a new addition to our family . . . that is the fact, but not the whole story . . . okay Paul Harvey, tell us the rest . . .
Clark & Marilyn Wedel's dog, Sammi, had babies (5 to be exact) and Eric & Christy Clark's dog was the daddy. So, in theory, we should have named him Clark, but that would have been kind of weird – don't you think??? Anyway, yes of course we wanted one, but “you.know.who” absolutely, positively did not and said so. So, we declined when we were offered.
But, okay a big BUT!!! one of the persons who was going to take a puppy changed their minds. Whoo, Hoo, maybe it was meant to be. Long story, short: we prefaced Ryan with the possiblity (always complete denial); then Emily started not feeling so well and so on the "decision morning", the girls texted him with please, please, please and lots of praying hands . . . and, he gave permission under certain conditions.
So, here we are – seriously, what are we doing? Like any of us has time to deal with a puppy – he's cute, but he eats & drinks & poops & bites & is a big pain in the rear. But, he is cute and right now he is ours.
The girls have been really good with him. I have had to be the mommy and get up each night to take him out to poop and pee . . . its really quiet in the early morning hours, quite peaceful . . . except then there is yiper piper. I hope the girls enjoy him like I enjoyed the dogs I had while growing up. I hope they learn responsibility and realize that taking care of a baby is ALOT of work, even a baby puppy.
God, thanks for this opportunity. Help us to be selfless in this endeavor and we hope Ryan does not regret his decision.
"And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
“trust in the Lord and do good” Psalm 37:4
Help us Lord, to do good, even in these seemingly trivial things like taking care of a puppy.
m.
Monday, September 2, 2013
Tell me, once again, who I am to You, who I am to You.
Dear Ellen,
Like the song says, "tell me, once again, who I am to You, who I am to You".Your self.evaluation/questionnaire is precious.You are a wonderful person. Not perfect, but perfectly made.Your glass is half full and we love that about you.To your dad & I, Ellen, you are loved and wonderful and our 1st born and we are so grateful!To your heavenly Dad, You are His child, precious & holy. He created the moon & the stars for you--you are His.Thank God, you are His!
Like the song says, "tell me, once again, who I am to You, who I am to You".Your self.evaluation/questionnaire is precious.You are a wonderful person. Not perfect, but perfectly made.Your glass is half full and we love that about you.To your dad & I, Ellen, you are loved and wonderful and our 1st born and we are so grateful!To your heavenly Dad, You are His child, precious & holy. He created the moon & the stars for you--you are His.Thank God, you are His!
Why are girls so mean?
Dear Daughter,
I warned you junior high will be your LEAST favorite period of schooling. I wish i were joking; i am not.
I am just telling you now:
I love you.
I am sorry.
I am here for you.
Always.
Keep your chin up.
Know whose you are.
You are His.
We love you.
I am sorry.
It hurts.
It gets better.
It makes you stronger.
You will survive.
You will have grown.
You will be better because of it.
You will learn who You are
and what You are made of.
You will rise to heights you thought impossible
because you will overcome.
You are precious and loved.
Always.
Now, go forth and spread "Beauty & Light".
Love, mom!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
I just miss her.
Goodness, today is like a solomn Monday all over.
I am not sure why, but today i am just missing my sweet sister so much!
Oh girls and girlfriends, cherish the gift God has given you if you have someone you call your sister. I am jealous for you in a way that wishes I had what you have, but still wanting you to have it too!
Consider yourselves richly blessed and remember life is precious; cherish it.
Believe me, in the grit & grime of life that thought is overwhelming and not real exciting, but God walks it with us, thank goodness.
I am going to try and post a picture of my sis & me here in the next day or two. She was a blessing in my life, more than I realized . . . thank You Lord for letting me have her for awhile. Please tell her i look forward to being with her again.
Faith, hope and love abide, these three. But the greatest of these is love.
Dear Sis, I Miss & love you dearly!
M.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
1st Day Jitters
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
A good reminder: Be like a river. Not a flood!
Wow! Have we gotten rain. and rain. and more rain. and then after a brief respite, some more rain!
Really, it has been crazy!!!
Now, we have needed it and we are not complaining; however, as the rains came down so fast and furious at times we and our neighboring towns had flash flood warnings; some had evacuations; some without electricity, water in basements and so on...
In fact, Ryan's mother's house had sewer back.up - which was caught in time but gross nonetheless (and we have been there a time or two ourselves!).
Anyway, i am reminded to be NOT like a Flood, but MORE like a river - be life.giving; moving, growing, carrying life within it.
Both rivers and floods are bodies of water - can be large bodies of water but unlike a river - a flood comes with warnings and danger and destruction and sometimes death.
Lord, help me to be more like a river. To see life as a journey (not a destination), to be ever changing and growing and seeking new and different paths; to be life giving to myself, my husband, my girls, my family and my circles of influence.
Lord, help me to be transformed from the deformed desires of this world and not get caught up in the on.slaught of what this world says we need to saturate ourselves with . . . the things, ideas, desires that don't lead us home to Him.
Sweet Jesus, thank You for your 33 years on this earth where You taught us by being the true Living Water among us - may we drink plentifully from Your life giving well.
Thank You Sweet Jesus for Your pouring out of water on the cross - when the spear pierced Your side and You poured out Your spirit so that we may all have part of You with us on this earth. In Your precious name, Jesus. Thank You and Amen!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Dude...totally tubular time!
Oh my, the girls had ants in their swimming pants to finally get to the lake and join their cousins!!!
Uncle Reid and Aunt Joan have an awesome boat and tubes and are so kind to share with all of us! As you can see the girls were having such a great time! Erin and cousin Garon were having a dual with their legs while Ellen was standing balancing and little Emmy was just hanging on for dear life:)
We have good weather, great place and a wonderful family time this week with all our Durst cousins/aunts/uncles and a new little baby! Thank you Jesus for Your gifts--they are Good!
Uncle Reid and Aunt Joan have an awesome boat and tubes and are so kind to share with all of us! As you can see the girls were having such a great time! Erin and cousin Garon were having a dual with their legs while Ellen was standing balancing and little Emmy was just hanging on for dear life:)
We have good weather, great place and a wonderful family time this week with all our Durst cousins/aunts/uncles and a new little baby! Thank you Jesus for Your gifts--they are Good!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Oh to know!
Driving in a light downpour of rain in Missouri to lake of the Ozarks for a week of family and fun! I love this time with Ryan and the girls AFTER we all chose to get happy in the same pants we were all frustrated in:). We woke up later than we wanted, chose the wrong coffee for Ryan, Ellen's hair did not turn out like she wanted (from sleeping in a braid), it was rainy, muggy and hot as we loaded to go.
Then, after about an hour, we popped in a Beth Moore DVD from her James series that just put us in our place. She talked about the sin of cynicism--thinking we are better than we are and the critical way we view people, things, situations. She reminded us that our God is a God who STILL changes lives; who is active and present; who moves.
So, precious Lord, forgive our doubting and our weakness when we revert back to what feels good regardless of others . . . Help us to be ever mindful of who You are and who we are in You: chosen and redeemed!
Lord, bless us on this trip, grant us safety and protection and help us to be a blessing for You! For it is to this we are called (1st Peter 1:9).
Oh, and we all had happy pants (of course, buying new school shoes didn't hurt! And a fresh cup of coffee!) by the time we arrived. Thank goodness:)
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Spa days or Spoiling days!
My little girlies getting pedis! They loved the nail art the girls did--way to go Keksey and Ashton.
My sweet Ellen went fishing with Cody instead! I love their friendship--he is 100 percent boy and Ellen just adores him. Thank You Jesus for the desires You have given them; may they honor You with them!
My sweet Ellen went fishing with Cody instead! I love their friendship--he is 100 percent boy and Ellen just adores him. Thank You Jesus for the desires You have given them; may they honor You with them!
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
This why I will always teach Sunday School!
Thank You Jesus for the children; they are precious in Your sight!!!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Thank God for daddies!
Man, i am thankful for this man! He puts up with way more than he deserves and loves me just the same. I am so thankful God has given these girls, Ryan L. Durst, to be their daddy and allowed me to be his wife.
Ryan,
You are so patient and kind.
You love unconditionally.
You are steady.
You are a God.follower.
You are a hard worker.
You are a person of integrity.
You are competitive and serious.
You are dry and funny.
You weigh more than I do (that's a good thing for me as you well know).
You want to be better each day.
You enjoy the gifts you have been given.
You are completely opposite from me sometimes.
You are completely similar to me at times.
Most importantly, you love. You really love.
God. Me. Ellen. Erin. Emily.
Thank you! We adore you and love you so much!!!
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Okay, keeping it real. You annoy me as much as I do you! I believe that's why it works babe!!!
Life is Precious!
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These are my sweet girlies (any my ugly toes, sorry!). I don't know if any of you are fans of The Chronicles of Narnia - i love, love, love the series!!! In the last book, Narnia is destroyed and Aslan and those who believe in Him are taken to another world through this hole so.to.speak while Narnia burns and is destroyed. This picture reminded me so vividly that we too one day will be transported to another world while this one is destroyed. I am so thankful my girls have chosen to believe. They are sealed until the day of redemption, amen!
In the meantime, the sky reminds me we are here, now to do what God has purposed for us. Help us Lord to seek Your face and Your will. God, thank You for the smiles on their faces - protect them always! Amen and amen.
June & Friends - 2 Beautiful Things!
This is Tuesday afternoon - so, early in the week; only 1 night of activities yet my body feels like it is Friday night and like every night has been a double header ending in a tie - ha!
June is a wonderful, beautiful and crazy month! Father's Day; bible school; vacation; ball games; swimming, birthdays, organizing, planting flowers, gardens, mowing, outdoor running, God things - thank You sweet Jesus for June!
Lord, thank You right here and now for friends in my life. Not just casual friends, not only acquaintances or common interest friends, but friends you have put in my life who love You in spirit! Lord, they encourage my faith walk, my journey, Lord bless these people!
I am humbled to know them and I am blessed. Amen
June is a wonderful, beautiful and crazy month! Father's Day; bible school; vacation; ball games; swimming, birthdays, organizing, planting flowers, gardens, mowing, outdoor running, God things - thank You sweet Jesus for June!
Lord, thank You right here and now for friends in my life. Not just casual friends, not only acquaintances or common interest friends, but friends you have put in my life who love You in spirit! Lord, they encourage my faith walk, my journey, Lord bless these people!
I am humbled to know them and I am blessed. Amen
This is a picture of friendship. Bless You Lord.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Love notes
Dear girls,
What a great day.
Thank You God for our freedom in so many ways.
Thank You for these girls!
Happy Memorial Day.
What a great day.
Thank You God for our freedom in so many ways.
Thank You for these girls!
Happy Memorial Day.
Seriously???
Wet towels stuck on the far reached of the linen closet. Girls, r u kidding me?!?!
1. Gross
2. Disgusting
3. Pure Laziness.
Seriously; swimming ends until someone fesses up and fast!
1. Gross
2. Disgusting
3. Pure Laziness.
Seriously; swimming ends until someone fesses up and fast!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013
I do love softball!
This our first tournament with Ellen playing competitive fast pitch. In Colwich and the weather is like 50 degrees with a Huge wind-ugh.
But, I do love seeing Ryan with his girls doing something he loves; instilling in them a respect for the game and all it entails . . . So much more than meets the eye! In fly pop ups; third strike rules; meeting new girls and dough more. God, protect them. Let them honor You in all!
But, I do love seeing Ryan with his girls doing something he loves; instilling in them a respect for the game and all it entails . . . So much more than meets the eye! In fly pop ups; third strike rules; meeting new girls and dough more. God, protect them. Let them honor You in all!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Life is a beautiful thing.
Oh sweet Jesus, creator and sustainer of all that is good and right and pure ... Thank You for this day. Thank You for the rain and clouds and for the promise of new mercies every morning. Thank You for Your faithfulness despite my lack of. I praise Your holy name for today, for Ryan for our girls for our family and friends! Work in our hearts Lord, continue pursuit for those not yet surrendered; continue growth for us to be wholly committed to Your way; comfort those who are hurting and hold those who have fallen in Your gentle arms. I pray for Wayne Niehages family today as they celebrate his true homecoming with You.
Your grace is enough; we All stumble in MANY ways Your word tells us in James; BUT
and this a huge BUT!
But,
Your grace is enough. Praise You Risen LORD. You are enough. You are life. Life is a beautiful thing. Amen~
Your grace is enough; we All stumble in MANY ways Your word tells us in James; BUT
and this a huge BUT!
But,
Your grace is enough. Praise You Risen LORD. You are enough. You are life. Life is a beautiful thing. Amen~
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Spring Winter . . . Seriously!
Today is April 10, 2013. Five more days until April 15th, tax deadline day. Two days since my grandma Nikkel's 84th birthday! What a blessing she is. A day before Ryan's BCO Sales meeting in Wichita where their sales people from all over the world are gathering. And, it is Winter! No kidding we have had ice on the trees all day, some loss of power, some scraping of windshields and some just downright cold temps! Definitely coat and glove season! Check it out--God, You are Creator of all things and Master of the winds and rain. Thank You for the protection You offer us out of Your love and grace. In Your great name, Amen and amen!
Monday, April 8, 2013
You can't make me!
Dear Erin, someday you will see this post and know that I love you soooo much. I have learned dear one that there is NOTHING I can make you do. I want your heart to be transformed more like His and that is a work only He can do. So, I ask for your patience and grace as your dad and I are trying to figure out the best way to raise you girls! We love you more than any words can convey . . . may you know in your heart how precious you are! I love you, Erin Marie!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Abide in Me . . .
Awesome message today at Grace! When we know what we are, then we know what we are supposed to do! Jesus saved us by grace, sanctified us for His glory and told us how to live...by bearing fruit. How do we bear fruit? Abide in Him! Oh yes, Lord, help me to abide in You. Dear Lord, be with Landon and Laura as they welcome a sweet baby girl into this world. I pray for her delivery and all that entails. Thank you for my own dear family! How precious they are to me. Be with my grandma on her trip and bless her. Thank You for life and life abundantly. As I was watching a documentary on the Holocaust and the horror it was, I am reminded of our minuscule presence and control and I am sorrowful for what Your people endured. Oh Lord, why???
Oh Lord, help us. To believe, to trust, to remain faithful. We seek Your rblessing and favor Father. Amen.
Oh Lord, help us. To believe, to trust, to remain faithful. We seek Your rblessing and favor Father. Amen.
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