Philippians 4:6-7

Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Most of us have heard, read, or studied this popular and well known verse, but I have to admit, today is the first day I have ever truly felt this peace we all hear about and want to feel. In my mind, I really tried to find some sort of explanation of what I was feeling, but like the verse says, it transcends ALL understanding and I am okay with that....I'm okay with feeling speechless. ;) God is sooo soooo good!!

2 Cor 4:7

..."Kids can be such mysteries to their parents. What has been entrusted to your care? What little human puzzle are you trying to figure out? Maybe God is investing gifts in the soul of your child that you are only beginning to understand. The signs are already there in many cases. We have this treasure of God's light and glory in "jars of clay" (2 Cor 4:7) of our children. We just need to develop spiritual eyes that can see such things, hone the spiritual sensitivity to encourage such things, and savor the wonder to realize how awesomely creative God's ways are in the heart of a child. Look closely at your children. We have this glorious treasure in precious small jars of clay. Their unique bent, emerging before your very eyes, could be the key to a promising future that could change the world." -Faith-Shaped Kids. LOVE THIS BOOK!!

Hebrews 12:12-13

From the book "Faith-Shaped Kids." Can't help but think of the future I am helping shape for my young children. "So take a new grip with your tired hands, stand firm on your shaky legs, and mark out a straight, smooth path for your feet so that those who follow you, though weak and lame, will not fall and hurt themselves, but become strong." -Hebrews 12:12-13 (TLB) ♥ this!!!

Philippians 4:11-13

I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. -Philippians 4:11-13