In the morning when I rise, in the moring when I rise, in the morning when I rise, give me Jesus.

These are the words from a song by Fornado Ortega that I often sing to the girls at bedtime. Words that are becoming more real to me as the first light of dawn comes in each morning. I need Jesus. First and foremost. I preach this to the girls, the need for Jesus. In and of themselves, it is impossible to be kind to your sister, to obey your parents, to serve around the house. I tell them that it is only because Jesus died, rose, and is seated at His Father’s right hand that there is any hope. He has done all the work and called us to himself. Preach the gospel to myself daily before I preach it to my children.

Along with this, I have been reminded by many friends of the great importance of putting on the armour of Christ each morning. Before my feet hit the floor. My mind is being hit with so many thoughts of what if. Needing more than just a cup of coffee to start the day, I am trying to start each day getting dressed before I get out of bed.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God,…
The Belt of Truth
The Brestplate of Righteousness
Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Shield of Faith
Helmet of Salvation
Sword of Truth
….praying at all times, with all prayer and supplications. Ephesians 6:10-19

I am so thankful that we have been given all we need to live each day!

A few things I am praying for:
That my body would adjusted and absorb the fluid from the lymph nodes that were taken out. Continued healing and strength from the surgery
Protection and growth for Baby Markey
Healing for an aching heart….I miss holding, snuggling, wrestling with the kids.
Praising God that he has given me so many other helping hands to love and hold my kids. Thank you BB, Yaya, Kristen, Crazy, Laura, Emily, Merry Ellen, Chris, Bum,….on and on the list goes on!