"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
Matthew 21:22
Matthew 21:22
on any given day i am especially burdened for one of my children in particular.
sometimes it just lasts a day.
sometimes a week.
sometimes a year...
lately it's been joshua.
i am just having a hard time "connecting" with him.
i look for ways to engage him.
things to ask him.
but it's hard work...lots of my brain and heart invested.
and i feel like it's still not happening.
i prayed a simple, expectant prayer this morning.
mostly because i didn't know what else to do.
"Lord, I expect to connect with Joshua today.
To see his REAL smile and a piece of his heart.
Thank you for answering the desires of my heart."
and He did.
a number of times.
in very small but real ways.
someone watching might not have even noticed it.
but i did.
to me it was huge.
and once again i'm awed and humbled by the sweet love of my Father.
6 comments:
thank you for caring so much about your children.
may this continue to unfold.
shalom,
r
Praise Him! So glad you could see it. I know it's been heavy on your heart. This is a good challenge for me, to think a little smaller and just ask daily instead of expect an instant change.
I have real fears for trying to 'get' Sully when he is older.
This was an awesome post!
Courtney and Patrick – Congratulations on your impending adoptions, and on your beautiful family as it exists now. Best wishes for a happy (and eventful!) 2010.
Your cousin in South Boston
so sweet...
you are such a wonderful mother. i don't know why i am always amazed when God answers prayer. i love how you pray expectant prayers.
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