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Out of the mouth of babes… L sharing her faith!

 

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As you all know, L spent a week in the hospital last month. We have a family private page set up on Facebook. I logged in after she was released and my eyes were greeted with this update:

I’m out of the hospital so I am feeling all better today so keep being kind to anyone people who are sick people who are lost to just make god help you no mater what so every one keep up the good work.

The tears immediately started forming in my eyes. This update came just after we had made a stop at Wal-Mart. M’s dance teacher had come up to us at the store and asked how L was feeling. L proceeded to tell her that the Pastor had rubbed oil on her forehead and prayed over her. “This had helped heal her body” stated L.

James 5:14 – Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

L was not focusing on her suffering in the hospital. She was focused on and so proud of how well our Pastor had helped heal her. There were times that I would sit and watch L in the hospital bed and would wonder what she was thinking? I know the good Lord up above was dealing with L’s heart through this entire time in the hospital. It shows through the Facebook update and what she told M’s dance teacher. Children are amazing and we can learn so much from them. Take time to slow down and listen to the words that come out of children’s mouths. Out of the mouths of babes….

What is our Purpose in life?

This question crosses my mind quite frequently. At the beginning of the New Year, I started reading a daily devotion in my Women of Faith bible. It really has resonated with me already, even though I am only on Day 9. I always knew of course, as a mom, I have a purpose in this life. As a wife, I have a purpose in this life. As a daughter, I have a purpose in this life. As a sister, I have a purpose in this life. I could continue on down the line through the family tree. What is my purpose outside of the family tree though?

The verses instill that God has a plan for each and everyone of us, which ultimately spells out our purpose. I was sitting in my vehicle today driving to campus, when I just began a conversation with God. God my purpose is to show my faith to others right? You want us all to do that anyways right? Yes, Jen that is correct. Why hide your faith when you feel so much joy through your faith? I openly speak about my faith on Facebook and Twitter, more so on Facebook. I even got a message last week from a friend asking where I attend church because I am always talking so highly of my church. This spoke volumes to me. I realized I do not share my faith openly here on my blog. I want to begin writing about my faith and how my faith gets me through each day with the ever so changing life journey.

Of course, this doesn’t mean I will write 10 posts a day about my faith. But in this New Year, I do want to take the time and share about my faith. I found this verse this morning before heading to my first day back at campus for the Spring Semester.

“I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8

I am so glad that I have a guide as I believe I would be tumbling all over the building blocks of life. Enjoy your day friends!

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