tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post7090900717708016946..comments2024-03-29T18:36:44.216+11:00Comments on A peaceful day: Training my daughter to prayJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-60852733175242169522009-07-24T08:19:10.580+10:002009-07-24T08:19:10.580+10:00Heartfelt post. Thanks for sharing. I think all of...Heartfelt post. Thanks for sharing. I think all of us have those questions/concerns sometimes. With Lindsey now in our family, I am having trouble reconciling myself to the fact that I missed the 1st 14 years and there is no way to make that up; I have just got to trust Him to take care of the things I can't. And the things I can't would make a long, long list. <br />((HUGS)) from one mom to another. ♥Jamie {See Jamie blog}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18212749055211487304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-90982664482774275772009-07-15T02:57:01.008+10:002009-07-15T02:57:01.008+10:00OOoh, I love your blog!! Wonderful post.OOoh, I love your blog!! Wonderful post.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315109355687283907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-57102921782703869552009-07-14T21:29:05.845+10:002009-07-14T21:29:05.845+10:00Never weary is doing good has been my mantra for m...Never weary is doing good has been my mantra for many years. I have 3 almost all grown up children all following the Lord with beautiful hearts but there have been times of dispair and I guess there will be again because life is life and I am me. I'm beginning again with my baby - almost 3 and for now it is prayer that he might be Mighty for the Lord and I also have daily pray for various points that I pray for each of my children. As John said, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."<br />Keep up the good work - God is a rewarder of those who seek Him.<br /><br />SylviaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-43235011358117910122009-07-14T21:23:29.227+10:002009-07-14T21:23:29.227+10:00I put my children to bed just after reading your p...I put my children to bed just after reading your post last night then stayed up to consider your words and your emotions. Like Rosemary, I often refer back to God's covenant promise for my family. <br /><br />As the psalmist said, "Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will do this." I read that the Greek actually is "roll your way to the Lord" so I imagine letting a burden roll off my back to Him. Jeanne, my friend, you put those bulbs in the ground in your garden and trust them to flower without digging them up. Commit and trust.<br /><br />Anytime but oh, especially in those dark times, we, like Esther can approach the King with a pure motive and the hope of mercy and receive what we ask. <br /><br />Ah, too much more I would like to write. I have been telling the Lord lately just how much I want to live a true life of prayer.Richelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040133815286428699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-56130745382313617252009-07-14T12:00:26.646+10:002009-07-14T12:00:26.646+10:00Thanks for the encouragement girls - and your espe...Thanks for the encouragement girls - and your especially nice words, joyfulmum.<br /><br />I guess I was just having a dismal blue funk last night.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-89730448275239024722009-07-14T11:08:05.923+10:002009-07-14T11:08:05.923+10:00Never weary in well doing!
I think this is one of ...Never weary in well doing!<br />I think this is one of the things God has designed to keep US on our knees. I have had all the memory verses, the catechisms, the outward obedience and compliance but still not seen an inward change of heart. As home based mums we put a lot of emphasis on this but when it doesn't happend the way we hoped and dreamed we are left to cast ourselves, and our beloved children upon the Lord.<br />May the Lord bless you and your precious Jemimah, that she may truly KNOW him.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705309602853231946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-6127885241557510462009-07-14T11:05:52.888+10:002009-07-14T11:05:52.888+10:00I just re-read your post a second time, sorry, I d...I just re-read your post a second time, sorry, I didn't fully get what you were saying when I wrote the above comment in a hurry:(<br /><br />It's difficult to "wait" to see the fruits of what we are doing isn't it!<br />I often have to encourage myself with what I am doing, to look at the big picture, think long term. Our human tendency is to want instant results. <br /><br />However, I just wanted to encourage you to keep doing what you are doing. I've often read your blog and looked at Jemimah's picture and thought of what a blessed girl she is to have you as her mum! I really mean it when I say that!Joyfulmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888086629467112175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-22674679579521949512009-07-14T10:55:56.357+10:002009-07-14T10:55:56.357+10:00Hi Jeanne,
I understand what you are saying.
I g...Hi Jeanne,<br /><br />I understand what you are saying. <br />I guess I've always read that scripture to mean that my job was to "train" and the rest is upto God. As long as I'm doing the best I can to train Rebekah and leave her in His capable hands, she will follow Him out of her own will eventually!<br />One scripture that was revelation to me when she was about two was Gen 17:7 " I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." I like the second part of that, it's part of His covenant with me to be a God to me and to my descendants after me! I speak that over Rebekah often and thank God that He has promised to be her God and the God of my descendants. I know in time that will happen. <br />My 2 cents:)<br /><br />You are doing a great job with Jemimah! Keep up the good work! I admire your faith and your pioneering spirit!<br /><br />blessings<br />RosemaryJoyfulmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888086629467112175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-89333933429689693062009-07-14T09:04:45.064+10:002009-07-14T09:04:45.064+10:00That intangible something, that cannot be ticked o...That intangible something, that cannot be ticked off in a box, or measured with a test or assignment, and yet is more important than anything we can measure.<br /><br />I have been struggling myself with similar questions of late. Thankyou for sharing this.<br /><br />Sometimes it is nice to know we share similar struggles, even though we cannot always share answers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656724991654128283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-31666972699703486452009-07-14T07:31:09.373+10:002009-07-14T07:31:09.373+10:00Jeanne, I will pray and believe with you for the L...Jeanne, I will pray and believe with you for the Lord to give you (and me) clear guidance. I think it must be every Mothers heart ache, to see their children walking with the Lord. Lot's of hugs and kisses xxooSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507551793424616654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-77943077115081576612009-07-14T03:17:33.867+10:002009-07-14T03:17:33.867+10:002 suggestions: one make a scrapbook or notebook &q...2 suggestions: one make a scrapbook or notebook "Prayer Journal" with pictures and a prayer list--make it as varied as you want--family w/pictures, govt, Church, whatever: <br /><br />Here's a kit you can buy<br /><br />http://www.legacyprayerjournals.com/Legacy_Prayer_Journals/Home.html<br /><br /><br />Here's one free one you can print <br /><br />http://www.hem-of-his-garment-bible-study.org/Christian-prayer-journal.html<br /><br />And, 2 teach her the ACTS mode<br />Acclaimation<br />Contrition<br />Thanksgiving<br />Supplication<br /><br />[Big words to build her vocabluary]Hopewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510172065585770709noreply@blogger.com