GIVE THANKS TO THE HOLY ONE

VERSE OF THE DAY

AUGUST 14, 2021
SATURDAY

Luke 11:13 NIV
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

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Our love for our children as parents can cause us to change our personal outlook on life. I am a first-time Mom but I can tell myself that my outlook on life has really changed. When you didn't have children yet as a couple, you didn't think about life that way. You can still do what you want even if you are married, such as shopping, watching movies, buying gadgets, branded clothes, eating at expensive restaurants, sightseeing somewhere, or anything that can make you happy and make your day better, because you have no children yet. There's nothing wrong with doing this as long as your budget allows, that's ok. You can still do those even if you already have children. But when your budget is tight, that is no longer possible, that is no longer your priority to make your life happy.

Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it. - Proverbs 22:6 KJV

Now that I am a parent, my pleasure is when my child has milk, diapers, personal hygiene things, materials she needs as she grows up. Apart from being able to eat well, she can wear good clothes. And now that he is quite big, of course, I need to prioritize her education. School tuition fees or any school expenses and most importantly the house she can live in. Although the personal vehicle for others is not a basic need for me I need it. Because my daughter and I are often the only two at home. I can no longer carry him with my fully-loaded equipment. Even when it comes to grocery shopping, paying bills, I always have her with me. Wherever I go. I always have her with me. Now I'm just laughing when I remember that situation. I had no choice during those times because I also didn't want to let other people take care of her, especially since I was a first-time mom. Of course, I prefer to take care of her.

Right now that there is a pandemic (coronavirus), I need to take care of my child more. I also can't get out so this is where this blog and my youtube vlog started because of the pandemic. Instead of sulking, or watching TV. Despite the pandemic, there are still good things you can do. One of these is to draw you closer to the Lord. Have a personal relationship with Him. This is the best change in my life. I used to read the bible but I haven't had that deep relationship with Him yet. When I gave birth to my daughter I became closer to the Father God, but this pandemic is even more so. This is the best thing I can do, in my opinion, to get to know Him better, get closer to Him and leave to him everything that happens.

In this pandemic, my daughter and I are more always together, the problem is that even though we are together he spends more time on the iPad. That’s one of the things I want her to do less because I knew it wouldn’t be good for her. If she doesn't have any movement to do, it won't do her any good even she wants to. Neglecting to let her watch all the time will not be good for her. So I have to correct her. I need to make her understand.

Like the Father God, we have prayers that sometimes He does not give us even we want because He knows it will not be good for us. If He does not give it to you, don't worry there is something better for you, just wait. It can't be in a hurry. It takes patience. We need to trust that something better will be given to us. You just have to trust and believe in His way.

Surrender all your worries to the Lord and you can hope that he will not forsake you. His love is sincere and unchanging. Just believe, repent of your sins and obey His words through Jesus Christ. Everything comes from His blessing and He desires your goodness always. He loves you so much. He is just waiting for you to surrender yourself to Him. Read the Bible and ask for understanding through the Holy Spirit. Have faith in Him our Lord who knows everything. All praise and worship are only to Him. Praise be to you our Father who loves us so much through your Son Jesus Christ.

May the blessing of God our Father be with you always. In Lord Jesus' name. Amen.

What does the Gospel bring to you? You can also share your experienced God's grace, blessings, and kindness with you. Comment below.