Being a new father is quite a challenge, which many would agree. One of the most compelling things for me is the amount of emotions that have unlocked. I don't think I've cried or had teary eyes as much as I have within the past few days. I've also found myself humming to our little boy. The songs I hum are hymns with my favorite being Blessed Assurance.
This is such a wondrous new adventure for me. I have learned a lot about caring for my wife, caring for an infant, and discovering just how dependent he is on us. It reminds me just how dependent we are on God. Whether we are the mature, theologian who knows each word of the Bible and its meaning or the infant Christian who was just saved, we are infantly dependent on God every second of every day that He grants us.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Inspiration for Today - 12 Apr 12
God blessed my wife and I with a beautiful baby boy last night. Many new parents experience a rush of emotions and thoughts as they enter this new chapter in their life. For me, my greatest concerns are that as his parents, we are able to provide for his needs and that we will be able to lead this young man to Jesus so that we can all be in heaven together.
I realize that many Christians would reverse those two concern points but here I want to share with you my human and Spiritual desires honestly. In all things, to God be the eternal glory for it is only through Him and His mercies great things have been done.
Thank You once again, Father God for our beautiful son. It is through Jesus I pray this. Amen!
I realize that many Christians would reverse those two concern points but here I want to share with you my human and Spiritual desires honestly. In all things, to God be the eternal glory for it is only through Him and His mercies great things have been done.
Thank You once again, Father God for our beautiful son. It is through Jesus I pray this. Amen!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Inspiration for Today - 11 Apr 12
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure;
Save from wrath and make me pure.
Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to the cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly;
Wash me, Savior, or I die.
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
[originally When my eye-strings break in death]
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure;
Save from wrath and make me pure.
Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to the cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly;
Wash me, Savior, or I die.
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
[originally When my eye-strings break in death]
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
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