God’s Lullaby
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The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV.
Packing. Cleaning. Moving. And to top it off…a six year old with a newly broken leg. A stressful end to a hectic weak, left me unable to sleep. It wasn’t that I was worried. Just exhausted. Mentally and spiritually bankrupt, I had allowed the events of recent days to consume my peace. Now, over-stimulated and a bit stressed, my body refused sleep. For hours, I tossed and turned on the couch. As I listened to my wounded daughter whimper in the next room, I sighed. No doubt, it was going to be a long night. Quietly, I remained still in prayer, while I hoped to find rest. Then I heard it…the gentle sounds of my wind chime filled my ears with a beautiful melody that made my weary heart smile. In that moment, I felt the LORD’s presence near, for I knew my God was singing over me.
My wind chime has been a precious communication tool between me and God for quite some time. It started when my youngest child was born. When my newborn daughter cried late at night, I would hold her close and listen to my neighbor’s wind chime sing us to sleep. When we left that town home and moved into a new house, I desperately missed the chimes, and hoped to one day have some of my own. Still, I never got around to buying myself a set. Diapers, formula, and other miscellaneous expenses took precedent in our budget. Somehow, wind chimes seemed like more of a want than a need. While other responsibilities competed for our limited cash flow, a set of wind chimes, no matter how lovely, just didn’t seem very high on my list of priorities.
Years later, we were in the midst of another move following a difficult season in our life as a family. We had come to a crossroads, and in many ways we were in need of hope and healing. As we moved our things into our new home, I was delighted to find an old wind chime, weathered and left behind from a previous tenant. My heart sang, for I knew it was God’s house warming gift to me. On difficult days, when my broken heart was in need of refuge, the chimes played music that lifted my soul. And I took confidence in God’s assurance that He was in control and I would see brighter days once more.
I still have those chimes. They are old and even a bit rusty, certainly nothing much to look at really. But, I love them that way, for they remind me that imperfections are part of everything beautiful. Countless days and nights, those chimes have spoken to me when I desperately needed to hear from God. When I hear the song of my wind chimes, I remember to stop and praise God for He is as constant as the wind.
So, here we are. Another move is upon us. This time I brought my old chimes with me to our new home, and they bring me an instant sense of peace. Once more, I turn my heart to my God, as the gentle breeze allows my chimes to quietly play just for me. As always, God has heard the cries of my heart. In the chaos around me, My Heavenly Father sings me to sleep once more. It is a song I know well. It is God’s lullaby and I rest in His arms as He sings over me.
A Righteous Life
Growing up in rural Iowa, I took the school bus to and from school each day. Traveling the dusty gravel roads of American’s “Heartland“, my ride home was long. With my house near the end of the route, I rode the bus for well over an hour each afternoon. To pass the time, I lost myself in the imaginary world of books. One of my favorite stories was the classic book Charlotte’s Web.
In first grade, I discovered this heroic tale of a brave spider who befriended a young spring pig, desperate to escape the slaughter house and see the first snow. Instantly, I fell in love with the characters. Most of all, I admired the loyalty between Charlotte and Wilbur as my imagination lovingly embraced their friendship. In the story, Charlotte saves Wilbur’s life by proclaiming simple words in her web. Witnessing the wonder of her words, others gathered to read her inspiring messages. Her webs, spun in love, softened hearts and changed the course of Wilbur‘s life.
God uses simple words to change lives as well. Scripture clearly teaches “He has told you o man what is good, and what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 NIV. Clearly, a righteous life consists of three simple words. Justice. Mercy. Humility. Through them, the LORD weaves righteousness into our lives. In effect, we are able to show God’s character to a hopelessly desperate world.
First, we must act justly. Justice implies we know the difference between right and wrong. Therefore, we must possess wisdom and discernment. All wisdom comes from the LORD. Contrary to humanistic teachings, justice is never rooted in human knowledge or earthly desires. Justice requires a divine inner compass. Fortunately, each believer is given the Holy Spirit as a guide the moment one comes to know Christ the Savior. Hence, we are assured that “he will still be with you to teach you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes. Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, ‘This is the way you should go,’ whether to the right or to the left.” Isaiah 30:20-21 NIV.
Additionally, we are to love mercy. Now here is where it often gets a little tricky. Mercy requires us to leave judgment up to God. It is human nature to seek vengeance. And yet, God expects His people to set aside selfish emotional desires and willfully seek after His kingdom. In order to do so righteously, we must leave our transgressors to our Heavenly Father, choosing forgiveness over revenge. It is a task that can only be done in God’s strength, but is essential if we are to pursue righteous living.
Finally, we are instructed to walk humbly with our God. Rather than live by our prideful ambitions, we are to give God unlimited reign in our lives. He alone must be LORD in our homes, our finances, and our circumstances. Setting aside earthly aspirations, choosing instead to submit control to our sovereign creator, we place ourselves under the LORD. And through our humility, we allow God to work through us in ways we have yet to imagine.
Which brings me back to the beloved spider, Charlotte, who gave her life for her friend. Truly, living for God is not for the faint of heart. Inevitably, we will surly encounter many obstacles and disappointments. Life is not always easy or fair. We are bound to be discouraged even frightened at times. Yet, we are assured, that like Wilbur, we are not alone. For, we have a loyal friend, who gave His life so we could freely live in righteousness. In a word, His name is Christ and through his sacrifice we are made righteous in the sight of God. Let us live a life that imitates our Savior in our actions and our words.
Busy Mom’s Bible: Review
It’s funny how God works. Way back in October 2009 I was in a Bible book store and was looking at all the beautiful new Bibles wishing I could justify the expense of a new Bible when the one I have is perfectly good. In fact, the Bible I carry with me was given to me by my husband twelve years ago before we were even married. (Not to mention the dozens of Bibles in my home.) But I wanted something smaller and something prettier than the typical burgundy leather I already owned. And then I had the opportunity to review this Bible.
The Busy Mom’s Bible is just that. It is smaller, one of Zondervan’s new Slimline NIV editions. It is also a really fun and pretty pink, hot pink, and brown. This Bible is designed for busy moms who don’t have a lot of time to study, but who desire a closer relationship with Christ. It offers 52 devotions on topics that are near and dear to moms everywhere. Topics like God as the Creator, Disciplining Children, and Guilt.
These 52 devotions are broken up into three segments – 1 minute Readings, 5 minutes to Reflect and Pray, and 10 minutes for further Study. The format of the Busy Mom’s Bible is simple to use and definitely will make morning devotions easier for moms whose time is already stretched to the max.
In the back of the Bible you will find a concordance, maps, 10 minutes study index, additional 5 minutes Reflect & Pray, 5 minutes reading about Jesus, and 5 minutes reading about the women of the Bible.
One aspect that I really appreciate is that this Bible does not include commentary. I prefer to do my own study rather than rely on the opinions of a scholar whose theology I may not agree with. The words of Jesus are also printed in red. In all honesty, I do prefer the King James Version, but for ease of reading, the NIV doesn’t take a lot of concentration and thought.
This Bible is one I will be using quite often – especially when I am on the go. The size is perfect for traveling and carrying around.
A Year of Family Worship: Praying for Our Worship Experience
Have you prayed about it?
Teaching our children to worship God with respect and reverence and with adoring love is not something to take lightly. So have you prayed about it?
What is it that God wants you to teach your children through family worship? What is it God wants you to learn through family worship? How can family worship bring you closer as a family?
Prayer should be our first priority no matter what it is we are undertaking. During worship our hearts should be open to the Holy Spirit’s leading. Sometimes trying to keep little ones still and interested can seem like an uphill battle. If you are having a hard time with your little ones (or even the older children) bring it to God! Ask Him to bless your worship experience and to show you exactly what you should be praying for and what your worship time should focus on.
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Each Wednesday, we will add a new post for A Year of Family Worship and you can do the same. Share your goals, experiences, and ideas for family worship with the rest of us!
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Q & A: How to Wake Up Without Waking the Kids
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Q: Hi Melissa! I am reading through some of the Spring Cleaning reading you’ve given us, and I’m coming across a question that I’ve had in the past and have never come up with a solution for. How do I manage waking up early for devotion and getting breakfast ready for my family without disturbing their sleep?
I have two kids (ages 2 and 3) who are light sleepers, and I worry that an alarm will wake them since they’ve been known to wake up at the sound of a car driving by outside. They generally wake up around dawn anyway, so I really don’t want to wake them earlier because they won’t be getting enough sleep. With this in mind, I have wanted to wake in the morning to do a devotional each day and start the day off right, but I can’t figure out how to make it work without disrupting the rest of my family. Do you have any suggestions? Or alternatively, do you have any suggestions on how I can do a morning devotional if they’re awake with me?
I’m sorry to bother you with such a silly question, but it’s something that’s been circling my mind for months and I just don’t know what to do with it. I know that as they get older things will be different, but I would like to find at least a temporary solution for now.
– Amy
A: Hi Amy, I understand how hard this can be. I had a baby, (she’s 9 now) who would wake up at any noise and was sooo hard to put to sleep! This is not a silly question! I am so glad you asked!
First, I would pray about it.
Second, go to bed early enough that waking up early is easy.
Third, ask God to help you wake up at a specific time. (I can’t count the times I have asked God to wake me up at a certain time and He has! )
I use my cell phone for my alarm clock. My husband uses our actual alarm clock. But with my cell phone I can set the ringer on real low – say 2 or 3. and it will wake me up. I don’t know if that would work for you.
So, if none of those ideas work, I’d have my devotions at the breakfast table either during or just after we ate.
I usually do family worship with my kids just after breakfast. Since your children are little you could have family worship and then tell the kids to go play for 15 or 30 minutes (whatever you feel your kids can handle) while you have your “Mommmy Worship Time.”
If they try to bother you during that time tell them that they have to wait until you are done. If you have a problem with them listening to you, try setting an egg timer and telling them that when they hear it “ding” they can come out of their rooms (or where ever they are playing).
This time will pass quickly and it will get easier as time goes on. One day you will miss all this! I hope these suggestions work. May God bless your efforts!
– Melissa
52 Weeks of Family Worship
“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.” Psalm 95:6
Each week, over the course of this year, we will be looking at ways we can worship together as a family. You can Join in A Year of Family Worship here. Come back each Wednesday to join in!
- A Year of Family Worship
- Family Worship
- Making the Sabbath a Delight
- Cheerful Homes will be a Light to Neighbors
- Church History
- Getting Started with Family Worship
- Scripture Memory
- Q & A: How to Wake Up Without Waking Up the Kids
- Praying for Your Worship Experience
- Scripture Adventures
- Morning Worship
- Resurrection Cookies
- The Bible Story Books
- Lessons in Nature
When will my turn come?
A single woman’s perpetual question.
Last night I was having a conversation with Kenny, an old classmate of mine. He told me about a song which encourages women to be independent from men. Kenny thought the lyrics to this song were words all women needed to live by. In the song the artist said there was nothing better than a woman that wants him but doesn’t need him.
I asked a question that challenged Kenny’s way of thinking. I told him, independence was the easy part. However, when a a woman is so used to doing things for herself, she doesn’t know how to allow her husband to be the leader. As women we’ve all been taught to stand on our own, but not too many of us have been taught when to step back and let the man be the man.
After we finished our conversation, I shut off the computer popped in a DVD, and nestled into my couch. I remained there for the rest of the night until retiring to bed. I took a hard look at myself. My conversation with Kenny made me wonder, “Why am I still single”. Being submissive is not something I oppose. I am loving, supportive, active, and a woman of my word, so why am I still alone?
The answer hit me before I could finish the thought. God wants me to himself right now. He wants me to fall in love with Him and give Him every part of me before He releases me to a husband. Like most single women, I desire to be married to the man that God has for me. Every time I see a baby, my heart melts. Every time I hear of a couple being married I want to know how they met, how they knew it was meant to be, and everything else that went along with their love story. Psalm 37:3-5 says,
Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
It’s because of this I know that God knows my desires and he’ll grant them as long as I continue to live a holy life and dwell in Him. I have to first submit and give my all to Him before He will give me the family I long for. My mother and father have been married for 3o+ years and they were both awesome parents. They taught me that marriage is a commitment and hard work. Although she never complained about it, I knew there were times that my mom had to sacrifice for her husband and children. She couldn’t just focus on herself at that point in her life. We all depended on her.
As a single person no one depends on me. God wants my time so that I can focus on Him before becoming distracted with the joys of being a wife, mother, chef, nose wiper, tear dryer, and all around juggler. It is a joy to be content with where God has me right now. My time will come.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I am not saddened by the lack of a physical companion. I will not go around popping balloons on the desks of other involved individuals. I vow not to sob every time a bouquet of flowers is walked right past me and delivered to someone else. Because I know that when I go home, I can lay out anywhere in my house and praise and thank God for being the most awesome companion ever. Instead of whining over one day of being treated special, I can thank Him for giving me life every day. I can thank Him for the love He shows me all the time. I will thank Him for comforting me at night. Then I will thank Him for not having to wash the dishes, clothes, or cook if I’m just too tired to do so. Single life isn’t that bad I guess and God is good.
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Church was canceled this morning because of the foot of snow on the ground. So… I have spent the morning watching 3ABN. New Perceptions from Andrews University – Pioneer Memorial Church came on a bit ago and the choir sang this song. I love this song!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God
I often talk about the importance of making time everyday to go into your prayer corner and seek out God. How incredibly vital it is to your spiritual growth! The more you know of God, the less you long for the things of this world.
My husband told a joke yesterday that went like this…
“A preacher got up and stood in the pulpit and looked out over the large congregation of believers. He said, ‘It is so wonderful to see all of you today! How many of you want to be in heaven?’ The crowd raised their hands and praised God with a show of ‘Amens.’ The pastor agreed and said, ‘I can’t wait! How many of you want to go today?’ No one raised their hands.”
So my question for you today is, “Are you ready to see Jesus – today?” Are your thoughts filled with His will and His Word when you wake up in the morning? Do you long to hear the words, “Well, done my good and faithful servant…”?
So often, expecially among young people, young adult, young moms and dads, folks say they want Jesus to come again and yet… in all reality they don’t want Him to come back TODAY or even 6 months from now. Reasons might include …
- There are so many things I want to do with my life.
- I want to see my grandchildren.
- I want to excell at my career.
I am not suggesting that anyone have a death wish. However, I am suggesting that we should want Jesus to come back in the clouds and take us to heaven. If we are longing after the things of this world then we are not really longing after the things of God.
I have a wonderful life. I have a sweet, sweet family. I have a beautiful home and all my basic needs and many of my wants are met everyday.
Even with all of the blessings that God has given to me and my family… it can’t possibly compare to what Jesus has prepared for us in Heaven. I mean think of all the pain and suffering on this planet! From time to time my family will get sick – there have been several times when I had a child very ill and in the hospital. My father was critically ill this year. I have friends who have been sick, have suffered and some have passed away. The nightly news rarely reports the good that happens. Instead we hear of the murdering, the stealing, the lying, the cheating, the immorality, and the pain of those living in this world.
“But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.” Matthew 24:37. What does the Bible say of Noah’s day? “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Genesis 6:5. Sounds very much like the times we live in… does it not?
How do we as believers come to the place where we long for Christ’s return fully? How do we as believers come to the place where we die to ourselves and live for Him? One of my favorite passages is:
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it;
but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world,
and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Mark 8:35- 37.
Jesus is our example for Godly living. He shows us clearly in His Word how to stay close to God. The Bible tells us, “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he (Jesus) went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” Mark 1:35. Even Jesus, the unblemished lamb of God, needed to seek out His Father and ask for strength. How much more do we sinners need to see out God in prayer! Notice how the verse above tells us He rose in the early morning before day broke and that He went to a “solitary place.” You should have a prayer corner, a place and a time where you can be alone – away from the distractions of children and husbands. Give your undivided attention – your time to God. He really does want to get to know you better!
Through prayer, study, and contemplation on God’s divine will for YOUR life you will come to know Him in a way you never dreamed possible. Your character will begin to reflect the character of Christ – every day more and more. Jesus began his day with prayer. I am sure he prayed “without ceasing” and his heart was in line with God’s will.
As you grow spiritually, you will no longer seek out the pleasures of this earth and you will understand the heinous nature of sin and wish to have nothing of it. Sin is responsible either directly or indirectly of every problem this world faces. Prepare your hearts and mind, “for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” (James 5:8)
“Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.” Job 22:21- 22.
Making the Sabbath a Delight
Isaiah 58:13 (NIV): “If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the Lord ’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words . . .”
Many people have a hard time discovering how to make the Sabbath a delight. As a guide, consider that the Sabbath was intended to be a time for spiritual and physical refreshment; a time to get to know God better and be physically renewed to face another week (Exodus 20:8-11).
I. Notice the sort of things that Jesus did on Sabbath. There are a total of ten recorded incidences in which Jesus did something on Sabbath. 
A. Eating
- Picking grain with the disciples (Matthew 12)
- Eating with one of the chief Pharisees (Luke 14:1)B. Healing
- Man with crippled hand (Mark 3:1)
- Crippled man by the pool (John 5:2)
- Blind man receives sight (John 9)
- A woman relieved of an 18-year infirmity (Luke 13)C. Teaching in the synagogue
- Matthew 12:9
- Mark 1:21
- Mark 6:2D. Resting
- In the tomb (Matthew 27:58-60)Note: In no place do we find Jesus saying, “It’s been a tough week. Let’s sleep the day away!” There is no indication from the actions of Christ that the day was designed for inactivity. The only time we find Him resting on Sabbath was when He was DEAD.
II. What are some things that would be good to do on Sabbath? The following suggestions may help:
1. Visit a Sabbath-keeper you’ve never visited before.
2. Put a nature puzzle together.
3. Have a special family worship: Have each family member bring an object and tell how it reminds them of God.
4. Do a topical Bible study on a subject that interests you.
5. Read a good devotional book.
6. Count how many colors of flowers are in bloom near you.
7. Learn the difference between trees (tree identification).
8. Visit someone who is sick.
9. Visit someone who didn’t come to church today.
10. Visit someone who might be discouraged or hurting.
11. Offer to take the children of a single parent on a nature walk.
12. Learn a new Sabbath song.
13. Write an “I missed you” post card to everyone you missed at church today.
14. Read the words to hymns.
15. Take some home-grown food to someone who might be tight financially, and stay for a brief visit.
16. Make a “family tradition” Sabbath meal – something everyone likes, but easy to fix.
17. Sing songs around the piano (yours or someone else’s).
18. Have a meal with a friend.
19. Share what the Lord means to you with your own family.
20. Read or tell Bible stories to your children.
21. Invite someone to your home that doesn’t usually get asked home with anyone.
22. Have a group over, and show slides or videos of things God has made.
23. Listen to Christian music.
24. Start a Sabbath box for children: Special things for children to only do on Sabbath. Don’t have children? Help someone who does to create one or ask several children of similar age over for Sabbath fun.
25. Play charades with Primary age children – act out Bible characters and stories.
26. Divide kids, Primary – Teens, into teams and go into nature with a pan of sand. Ask each team to illustrate a Bible story in their sand pan, using objects in nature for characters, scenes, etc. Then have each team try to guess the other team’s story.
27. Bible crosswords.
28. Bible games (available at Christian book stores.)
29. Pray alone – OUTSIDE.
30. Teach values to your children.
31. Friday evening: Have sundown worship.
32. Weekend camping trip.
33. Study a certain thing (animal, flower, etc.) that you are not very familiar with.
34. Ask children if they have any questions about your religion. Give them time and REALLY listen.
35. Study the work of angels.
36. Spend a thoughtful hour contemplating the life of Christ, especially the final scenes.
37. Pray for victory over specific sins in your life.
38. Pray for the family you plan to visit NEXT.
39. Watch the sun set in SILENCE one Sabbath.
40. Watch the sun set and talk about it next Sabbath.
41. Call someone who wasn’t at church.
42. Review notes or tapes of an evangelistic meeting you really enjoyed.
43. Tell someone what brought you to the Lord, or to join the church.
44. Share with someone else something you really enjoyed doing on the Sabbath.
45. Spend time alone with God.
46. Tell your spouse something you appreciate about him or her (in the area of religion, if possible).
47. Volunteer to tell a mission story or children’s story at church.
48. Visit a nursing home.
49. Visit prison inmates; get involved in a prison ministry if one exists in your area. If not consider starting one.
50. Men: Spend some time with a boy who doesn’t have a Father figure. Share Jesus with him after you make friends.
51. Visit an orphanage.
52. Read stories in Sabbath School handouts (such as Guide or Little Friend).
53. Think of some special request for your home in heaven, and ASK for it!
54. Try to imagine what your house will look like in heaven.
55. Think of what you would like to ask Jesus when you get to heaven.
56. Who is the next person you would like to see? What would you say?
57. Imagine the person you didn’t get along with in elementary school as your next-door-neighbor in heaven.
58. Study the Sabbath School lesson.
59. Visit a widow or shut-in.
60. Set a goal to visit/pray with everyone listed in the church directory within a year. Start today!
61. Take a tape to someone who missed the sermon.
62. Have worship outdoors.
63. Write a letter to Jesus.
64. Review your baptismal vows.
65. Start a Sabbath afternoon Story Hour for children.
66. Invite guests at church home for lunch.
67. Invite the Junior/Teen class to your home for vespers.
68. Learn a memory verse.
69. Read a portion of Scripture or listen to the Bible on tape.
70. Study a particular Bible character.
71. Invite someone home that you don’t think can return the favor.
72. Give someone a ride to church.
73. Go to vespers (sundown worship service) at church. Get involved.
74. Make a list: What are you thankful for?
75. Start a prayer request list.
76. Make written records of answers to prayer. File them, and review periodically.
77. Take spiritual magazines, books, or papers to people you think might appreciate them.
78. Study Church History.
79. Read good Christian books.
80. Friday evening: Study the stars. Use a telescope or binoculars if possible.
81. Explore a new nature trail.
82. Show your pet you care about him/her.
83. Do something for “The least of these” (Matthew 25:40).
84. Ask the pastor for a name of someone who might appreciate a Bible study or Christian friend.
85. Take a meal to a widower.
86. Show appreciation to someone that has been a blessing in your life.
87. Share an answer to prayer with someone.
88. Join a singing band and visit a local hospital or nursing home.
89. Study a parable that Jesus told.
90. Friday sundown: Turn off the lights, and use candles or fireplace to give a peaceful atmosphere.
91. Give each member of your family a note of appreciation at sundown Friday.
92. Praise the Lord!
93. Read a Psalm.
94. Spend the afternoon in a national forest. Make a list of the things that remind you of God’s love.
95. Read Revelation 21. Study the foundation stones for the Holy City. List their colors; consider their size, etc.
96. Try to imagine living where there is no sickness, death, or pain.
97. Go to church.
98. Invite someone to attend church with you.
99. Talk with the oldest member of your church about what God has done for them.
100. Decide as a family what you plan to do next Sabbath.
Glenn Holland pastors a church in the Columbia Union Conference.
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