"This is My Devotion"

So my main goal for 2010 is to grow deeper in my relationship with Christ. You might see me start sharing some of my devotions on here. Over the past few years I have fallen more and more in love with my Jesus and constantly amazed by his love for me. This was in our devotional:

" I pray that you may have the power to comprehend...the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge" - Ephesians 3:18-19

WOW!!

We began going to Kingwood Church the start of July 2010. This was for several reason but most of all, we walked in and felt his presence more then we had in a long time. We felt at home. I also enjoy Pastor Jay's preaching thoroughly. But we felt that we were called to go and it has been pure joy ever since. God is leading the Church towards a Growth Path that I can not wait to start and personally can not wait to grow my spirit even more! I have even started going on Wednesday nights....for anyone who knows me....this is huge! For now, I am doing a a Deeper Life class (part of discipleship) with a friend while Mallory and Morgan go to MPACT ministries. Going to see where we can start and get involved more. It has been a great start to a Great New Year! And did you see that I put "FRIEND?" Yup, that's right. I have been praying for God to send me a great Christian friend and he is answering. So smile.....God Loves Ya! Kingwood's theme song for 2011 has ministered to me a great deal...I love this song!! So here it is for you..

TAKE MY LIFE- ALM:UK

This is my devotion
This is all I know
This is all I have to bring

A life laid down in worship
To honour You my King
I live to glorify Your Name

Now my past is swept away
By the sacrifice You’ve made
I am Yours set my heart on fire for You

Take my life take it all I surrender heart and soul
From now on I live for You
Take my life take it all I surrender heart and soul
From now on I live for You only You

In every joy and heartbreak
In trial and temptation
Be the centre of my heart

 

MY CHRISTMAS LIST (YES, I HAVE ONE TOO)

If we were in a world full of righteous and unselfish humans, I would not have anything to post about. Since we are only humans and are wants tend to be greater then our needs, here is my Christmas list:

1. There was this little baby boy that I met the other day...he was only 6 days old. He is in foster care and his mother is in the system trying to recover from drugs. I hope she finds God and realizes what real love is all about... and her heart longs for this baby as much as mine did. I just wanted to take him home with me and love him forever!

2. I want a DSLR camera...(I did have to list at least 1 material item). My camera is broke thanks to my 3 yr old and I figured if we were getting another camera it was going to be "THE ONE."

Well, that's it....I would love money to shop for things for the house because I finally know how I want to decorate. But honestly, besides the camera, I really dont want or need anything. It is a very strange feeling because I am usually a lot more selfish. I love getting new outfits,shoes, jewelry, ect....but this year, I just don't seem to want quite as much. Yes, the camera is quite a purchase considering the cost of it but I figure with 2 young kiddos and a broke camera, it was a good investment. Besides, I love taking pictures and moms have to have hobbies too!

As for the past few months.....

We have been crazy busy with school functions and parties. Mallory turned 6 in October and has her first loose tooth. She is so excited. For awhile she was getting very anxious about it and just knew it would never happen. But we talked about it and learned how to be patient. As soon as she forgot about it,it finally happened. Lord help me when she gets to that certain age when other things start happen for other girls and not her............... Mallory is loving 1st grade and is so smart. She has 100 in almost every subject & nothing below a 95 the rest of them. We are so proud of her. She is spelling like a champ and her reading ability is stunning. Her words flow beautifully and she is pronouncing some pretty huge words. She has always been one for words and has spoke very eloquently.

Morgan recently had a 2nd set of tubes placed in her ears along with her adenoids removed. Since then her behavior has improved so much more & she isn't quite as ill. This has been a huge help to me since Tre is working non stop. She is a very funny little girl with the best personality. She is stubborn and strong willed but you never know what is going to come out of her mouth. She calls Vaseline, booty-b-line. We went to my sisters for Thanksgiving and Morgan was having a little too much fun with the sugar cookies and icing (right after bath time). My mom called, "DANA!" I immediately went into the kitchen to see Mo-Mo holding up her hands covered in icing and sprinkles. Morgan looked at me and with a very sassy voice and look said, "GET YOUR DAUGHTER!" I couldn't help but laugh. Seriously, I could go on forever for Mo Mo Moments. Maybe I will start blogging those.

All in all it has been a wonderful holiday season. The girls have been so much fun and I have managed to restrain myself from my OCD tendencies and just enjoyed the girls. I have never felt more relaxed and happy. Most importantly we can not forget the real reason for Christmas! The birth of our Lord and Savior! I am so grateful for this day. We really looked at the song "O Little Town of Bethlehem" Sunday in church and well, it says it all. 

O Little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem

How still we see thee lie

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep

The silent stars go by

Yet in thy dark streets shineth

The everlasting Light

The hopes and fears of all the years

Are met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of Mary

And gathered all above

While mortals sleep, the angels keep

Their watch of wondering love

O morning stars together

Proclaim the holy birth

And praises sing to God the King

And Peace to men on earth

How silently, how silently

The wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human hearts

The blessings of His heaven.

No ear may his His coming,

But in this world of sin,

Where meek souls will receive him still,

The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem

Descend to us, we pray

Cast out our sin and enter in

Be born to us today

We hear the Christmas angels

The great glad tidings tell

O come to us, abide with us

Our Lord Emmanuel

Hope you really took time to see what this song says. I know I was rather surprised but now it is my new favorite song. Hope you all have a blessed, stress free, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!