I don't want to be a clanging cymbal.

Show me how to really love

In a way that's strong and pure,

A selfless love that bears all

A love that's real and sure.

Teach me Lord a patient love

A love that suffers long,

Is pleased to wait for the sake of others

A love that brings a song.

A love suppressing envy

And is forever kind,

Expressed in action, not just words

I long this love to find.

In heart never self seeking

But desires just to give,

Never proud or quick to boast

I pray this love to live.

A love not easily angered

Is tolerant and forbears,

Keeps no records of others wrongs

Forgiveness willingly declares.

It does not delight in evil

But rejoices in the truth,

Is honorable, just and gracious

This love I want to prove.

                                                            
                                                           Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13

A place I cannot go...



2 weeks old in this pic



I am sitting watching our beautiful  4 month old baby boy sleep. Now and again he furrows his little brow.

I wonder what he's thinking?

His perfectly plump handsome face lights up even though his eyelids are closed- he smiles.

I wonder what he finds funny at this moment?

Sometimes a giggle. Sometimes a moan. I so want to know what he's dreaming of. What picture is he seeing in the land of Nod?

I realise I cannot really know, only guess. If  I could  just follow where he goes in his sleep. Turns out  that even though I'm with him 24 hours a day I cant really know absolutely everything about him after all. The one place I cannot physically be is in his dreams. Gosh! But I thought it was my job to be with him and protect him from everything?! Turns out- I cant.

Even before his  birth I gave him to Jesus.  Our children don't really belong to us. I'm learning they are a precious precious gift from God, whilst remaining completely HIS. What a mind blowing thought! God formed our too cute for words boy and gave Him to me and hubby to watch over. We are stewards of the most beautiful gift I have ever held. Totally beyond any value this world has to offer.

Josiah is designed by the master designer exactly the way He wanted Him- WOW! The parent of all parents has entrusted us with this bundle of fun- AMAZING.He  can watch over my son when I can't- even in dream land!

Father God sings melodies unheard of on earth over him....selah... pause..... how amazing is that??!!!