This will hurt me more than you...

Galatians 6:9

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."  NIV

"And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint."

AMP

This is the verse on my heart tonight.  

Parents know how much love we feel for our children...my mind is blown to think no matter how much I love my girls, God loves us more.  Jesus - perfect in all ways - had to endure punishment you and I will never, ever know.  God had to watch his son suffer...he could have intervened.  He could have stopped it all.  God, being the perfect parent, knew that through the suffering, great things would happen. 

I have to remember Galatians 6:9 when I see Karsyn's alligator tears.  I have to stay strong and not become weary when it comes to disciplining both of our girls.  It truly is easier to look the other way and not address the issues, but in the end, the girls will suffer.  I know that in the proper time, Ryan and I will see the the rich harvest in our girls...we just can't give up.


 

You can't be happy and complain at the same time....

This morning (and every morning) I am thankful for...

Jesus.  Forgiveness.  His promises.  Waking up.  Ryan.  Karsyn.  Rilyn.  Libby.  Mom.  Dad.  Jenny.  Rita.  Tom.  Kara and her family.  Papaw.  Memaw and Frank.  Granny and Grampa. My extended family - every single aunt, uncle, cousin, and great aunts/uncles. Friends who are more like family.  Neighbors.  Co-workers.  St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.  Health.  Home.  Family dinner around the table.  Daily devotionals.  My job.  Vehicles.  Air conditioning.  First Friends Day School.  Summer vacation.  Air 1 radio.  You Version Bible App.  SLC.  RBC.  Video games.  Sparkly nail polish.  Bird feeders.  Squirrels.  Trees.  Rain.  Sunshine.  Books.  Sunflowers.  Parks.  Clean water to drink.  Zoo membership.  Children's Museum.  Shoes.   Guitars.  Internet.  Holding hands.  Music.  Swimming pools.  Tropical vacations.  Relaxed staycations.  Snocones.  Quirks.  Electricity.  KSBJ.  NGen.  Cough drop pep talks.  Smart phones.  Porches.  Rivers.  Nature.  Opportunities to serve others.  Keeping in touch.  Quiet time.  Noisy time.  Arguments and resolutions.  Smiles.  Laughs.  Tears.  Hugs.  Kisses.  The hundred wondrous things my children do each day.  Cuddles on the couch.  Indoor plumbing...

Rilyn is awake or I'd keep going.  Count your blessings today and see how happy you feel!