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Busy Mom’s Bible – Week 2

March 9, 2010 by Dana

Last week I spent a little time reading through my Busy Mom’s Bible. I find the tips in this bible very interesting and helpful. Just the inspriation a Busy Mom needs in this day and age.

This week I spent a little time reviewing the second devotional quick-set. This section is on Protection. The key word is Protected and the Bible verse is “The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still.” Exodus 14:14

It speaks of how the Israelites were afraid to leave Egypt but Moses convinced them to stand strong and allow the Lord to fight for them. It tells us to stand still and allow the Lord to fight for us, as the Isrealites had allowed Him to fight for them. In all things, God is there and He is standing and carrying us through all Life’s turmoils. Even as the Lord appears NOT to hear or be around, in the end he is always there, always guiding, carrying and leading His children through this life. Protecting us from Evil and harm, even in the times it seems Evil and harm are all around.

Protection, as a Mother protects her child, God protects us, His children. What a great thing His protection is! What a blessing to have protection from someone as awesome as our Heavenly Father!

Busy Mom’s Bible – Week 1: Day 2

March 1, 2010 by Dana

I’m a little behind with this post which was supposed to come a few days ago but our littlest angel was sick so it couldn’t be helped. Thankfully, it was just a little cold and she’s so much better now.

During this reading of the Busy Mom’s Bible, I reviewed the Reflect & Pray section of the Creator. First, I reread the 1 minute lesson on God’s Creation of the Earth and then I read the Reflect & Pray to build upon what I had read.

God created EVERYTHING. He created the Earth. He created the moon and Sun. He created you and me and everything living thing. His imagination and creativity is an amazing thing to behold.

He created my beautiful children. He sculpted them into the gorgeous little beings they are. He gave them their personalities. Winston, my shy, skittish boy. Emmalee, my stubborn, outgoing social Princess. Laycie, my queen bee, who gets her point across rather quickly when she’s got her mind set upon it. God gave them each these qualities for his own wonderful purpose.

As for me, God gave me to ability to love these children. He gave me the creativity to design for them fun rooms that fit their personalities. He allowed me the artistic ability to photograph these Angels, somewhat decently, to share their uniqueness with the world. He gave me the gift of being able to artistically paint when I put my mind to it. He blessed me with the opportunity and brains to be able to teach my sweet babies daily in our home. I’m truly blessed to have such an imaginative Father, who shaped me into a creative person, much like himself. His love for me causes my Love for Him to shine through and to grow and build everyday. It flows into my children and out of them into their little worlds.

God’s Love is immense and infinite. Truly we are blessed to have His Love and to share in that Love with Him.

I’m thankful He is the creator of all and that He chose to create me and the wonderful life I am living.

Busy Mom’s Bible – Week 1: Day 1

February 24, 2010 by Dana

Today was the first of my 6 week reading experience with the Busy Mom’s Bible from Zondervan.

I opened the Bible and read from the first 1 minute Thought Starter, where I was introduced to God, the Creator of All, through Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

The word to carry with me today, and until I move on in my study of this verse, is created. What does this mean?

Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary lists created definition as 1) to bring into existance, and 2) to produce through imaginative skill.

In the aspect of God’s creation, I think this definition definitely fits. God indeed brought into existance, through imaginative skill, a world like no other, giving us all life, just as He had planned it.

I look forward to going into more depth with this lesson tomorrow.