The Ramblings of A Missionary Wife

Sometimes night doesn't always mean nighttime. It means dark times, hard times, overwhelming times, times of questioning and wondering why. During these times, I often ask the Lord to give me a song, a promise that I can hold on to. Music is a big thing for me. The words and music of songs often express what my lips cannot. I wanted to share a few of the songs that God has used in my life to encourage me and keep me going. It is amazing what choosing to worship in the middle of hard, sad times does for your perspective & attitude. I hope they will be songs during your "nights" as well. Already There- Casting Crowns Blessings- Laura Story 10,000 Reasons- Matt Redman Steady My Heart- Kari Jobe I'm Still Yours- Kutless When The Stars Burn Down- Phillips, Craig & Dean Take Me Over- Michael W Smith Find You On My Knees- Kari Jobe Trust In Me Now- Anthony Evans Job Suite- Michael Card Fear Is Easy, Love Is Hard- Jason Gray The Hurt & The Healer...

Do you ever sit and wonder how in the world you actually got to the place you are at, with little ones running around calling you "Mom"? In so many ways, I still feel like a child myself and it scares me to think that these precious ones rely on me for their every need. When I focus on the fact that it is I who will be their example of how to respond to all that life brings, I am literally terrified. With me as their example, I wonder that they ever have good attitudes about anything. Everyday, I am realizing more and more how incapable I am of raising my kids to be decent and responsible adults for Christ. But then I realize that, I am exactly where I need to be. At a point of utter helplessness. I can't do it. Isaiah 54:13    " All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children." Guess who teaches my children??? The Lord himself does! One of the things that I have been praying for my kids is that they will learn to...