April 24
Good Hopes
I have written these things to you because of those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you all things, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So continue in what he has taught you and continue to live in Christ.
I John 2:26-27 (NLT)
I’m sitting at my desk reflecting on God’s many blessings. The Secret Life of Daydreams spills out of my Boise CD player—lovely, mellow piano notes tickle my ears. I am happy and thinking of others, and I am full of joy over God’s gifts to me. One gift set includes my three boys, another includes the precious word of God—the very foundation for His life-blessings.
The music floats in my room's quiet air, stirring pleasant memories, and I thank God for my children. Each boy so bright in his own way. I remember Drew, ten years ago unintentionally showing off his mathematical skills. He was racing through a sheet of math problems. Mentally he would add or multiply or whatever then record the figures, but all the while he was counting out loud, timing himself! And he got them all right! Then I think of Ryan who, for the past ten years, has devoured the Sports page first thing every morning. From cover to cover, he devours obscure names, facts and figures—all locked away in his head—unbelievable! Finally, I consider my youngest son, 9-year old Alex. Yesterday, he was at the piano. Tired of playing the same old song perfectly for the umpteenth time, he played it backwards instead. Egads! I can’t even find middle-C....
But it’s my greatest desire that Alex and his two brothers hunger for and excel in truth. This is my heart: that my children grow strong in faith ... that their lives count for something greater than themselves. This is my prayer ... that their lives resound with the purest, richest melodies....
Lord, continue to give us Your truth. May my children grow in faith, washed in Your words of love, forgiveness and peace. Amen.
Good Hopes
I have written these things to you because of those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you all things, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So continue in what he has taught you and continue to live in Christ.
I John 2:26-27 (NLT)
I’m sitting at my desk reflecting on God’s many blessings. The Secret Life of Daydreams spills out of my Boise CD player—lovely, mellow piano notes tickle my ears. I am happy and thinking of others, and I am full of joy over God’s gifts to me. One gift set includes my three boys, another includes the precious word of God—the very foundation for His life-blessings.
The music floats in my room's quiet air, stirring pleasant memories, and I thank God for my children. Each boy so bright in his own way. I remember Drew, ten years ago unintentionally showing off his mathematical skills. He was racing through a sheet of math problems. Mentally he would add or multiply or whatever then record the figures, but all the while he was counting out loud, timing himself! And he got them all right! Then I think of Ryan who, for the past ten years, has devoured the Sports page first thing every morning. From cover to cover, he devours obscure names, facts and figures—all locked away in his head—unbelievable! Finally, I consider my youngest son, 9-year old Alex. Yesterday, he was at the piano. Tired of playing the same old song perfectly for the umpteenth time, he played it backwards instead. Egads! I can’t even find middle-C....
But it’s my greatest desire that Alex and his two brothers hunger for and excel in truth. This is my heart: that my children grow strong in faith ... that their lives count for something greater than themselves. This is my prayer ... that their lives resound with the purest, richest melodies....
Lord, continue to give us Your truth. May my children grow in faith, washed in Your words of love, forgiveness and peace. Amen.
posted by Craig Soderquist at 11:43 AM
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