Trying to Listen

Do you ever have those moments when you just know that God is trying to teach you something? A few days ago I just knew...God was trying to get my attention and I wasn't listening. I had been miserably sick for 9 days, but wasn't listening until for some reason...during dinner...as I was struggling to breathe and stay awake, I just knew that God wanted my attention. I went into the bedroom, prayed, and read the Bible.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us RUN WITH ENDURANCE the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith." Hebrews 12:1-2

Endurance. I really like that word. One definition is this: "the ability to resist, withstand, recover from, and have immunity to trauma, wounds or fatigue." I also love how God gives us a 'how to' because you know we would ask! So we keep our eyes on Jesus and we will be able to run with endurance. Got it....now let's try this:).

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How about a quick update on the boys?

David

- He seems to be doing really well. The other day, he cleaned up all his toys, helped fold some laundry, and went around the house dusting. He was very excited to tell me, "Mommy, I'm like Samuel in the Bible because I am helping you. I'm helping you because I love you and I love God!"

- He apparently has a following of young girls in the school. A little girl in his class is drawing him pictures and writing him little notes. I can't believe this is happening already!

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- My poor little guy. Did I mention that his right ear drum ruptured this Sunday? He has an ear infection and just isn't feeling that well. I can tell.

- His new thing is to suddenly stop what he is doing and say, "I LOVE you, mommy!" It truly melts my heart every time.

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So now that I am mostly healthy, I am ready to keep listening to God and to continue running this race of life with endurance that comes from Christ instead of myself!