Faith, Family, and Education
O come, let us worship and bow down: Let us kneel before the LORD our maker. – Psalm 95:6 KJV Yesterday we traveled to Salt Lake City to attend the lighting of Temple Square with several members of the Decker family. The temple itself was under construction and completely covered by scaffolding, so we didn’tContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 93”
Day 327 The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. – Psalms 145:14 NIV I was talking to my mom and told her regarding an unexpected transition, “My heart hurts. My heart aches.” My three-year-old son looked at me and said, “I can fix it.” Then he blew meContinue reading “Prayer Journal:Day 327”
Day 274 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. – Psalms 56:3 NIV My toddler had a fever of 102 degrees today, and I started to worry his cold was something more serious. I called the doctor’s office and they promptly recommended I take him in. It was a good thing thatContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 274”
Day 273 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV My little boy is not timid. In fact, even though he is small for his age, he is dominant around other children. My husband and I have gone out ofContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 273”
Day 270 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. – Acts 2:21 NIV We need the Lord to be saved. He will give us strength when we need it. My husband is on a business trip so I am on my own with our toddler for four days. FourContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 270”
Day 268 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – MatthewContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 268”
Day 262 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. – Psalms 73:23-24 NIV Sometimes when we are walking in a parking lot, my toddler refuses to hold my hand. I let him walk on hisContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 262”
Day 242 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. – Psalms 145:18-19 NIV The Lord can hear when a toddler falls down and cries. He sends extra angelsContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 242”
Day 240 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. – Ephesians 4:2 NIV It is easy to lose our patience, especially with a toddler. It takes extra effort and prayer to protect our little ones. Their brains are still developing so they can’t reason the same way an adultContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 240”
Day 232 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. – James 1:19-20 KJV Parenting a toddler can take a lot of patience. It is normal to feel angry or frustrated when children don’t listen.Continue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 232”
Gina (Akao) Decker