Today the girls and I went to see my dad at his work, and then we headed off to spend the day with my dear granny(83 years old). I thought I was taking her out to lunch, but when I arrived she surprised me by cooking my favorite meal for lunch!! We ate and had a wonderful time of fellowship, I love her so much! It was a real treat to spend the day with her, she is such a blessing to me. Sometimes it is so easy, especially with the children, to get so involved with everyday routines that I forget to take the time to enjoy these special moments.
The girls are doing well. We are all enjoying Anna in her "big girl panties", and Naomi laughed for the first time the other day!!! Therefore, things are splendid at the Risse home!! As a momma, I do pray for the salvation of our girls, for their husbands, and their children, if God wills. I must confess I do not call out to the Lord on this matter in the way that I should. Let me seek the Lord daily for my children's souls.
I am so sad I have not been able to post pictures, but hang in there, I will keep trying. Next time we are with the Ledbetters, I will ask for Grace's help with this matter. There are many pictures I want to share.
We had a wonderful Lord's day yesterday. Mike made the comment on the way to church yesterday morning that he is looking forward to getting older, because it means we are only getting closer to the Lord. I pondered on that thought all day. I do not know when the Lord may call me home, it could be in the near future or in the far distance, but what peace I have, what comfort it brings to me. Yes I will have no more tears or pain, but more wonderful than that, will be being with the one who died for me! Praise God for choosing to save my wretched soul, for opening my eyes to my sinful state. I struggle daily with my flesh and daily I have to die to my flesh. I am unworthy!
How I do so little for Christ, and look what he has done for me. The Lord has saved me, blessed me with a husband who is saved, and given us two precious children. We are only deserving of the eternal flames of hell, and look what Christ has done. How often I find myself complaining, how dare me. I should count any suffering for Christ a joy. I am sure the term suffering the way I would define is much different from that of Christians and missionaries in other countries. May I remember to pray for my brothers in sisters in Christ who are serving the Lord under severe persecution. "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!" Romans
10:15
1 comment:
Every woman should have such a daughter-in-love! How I love you! And Naomi laughing! Sweet. Tell Anna that Emmie is proud of her. So glad your granny is hanging in there. she is precious. I love you, Misty! Good job on the blog. Wait till you get the hang of the pics--whee!!!
Yours and His,
Emmie, a very happy one, I might add!
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