Tha Angel On My Shelf

Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

 Over the years I have seen and participated in many Christmas traditions. A product that has came out called elf on the shelf is the latest favorite. If your not familiar with him/her. The elf comes to the home to help santa keep an eye on kids. Most elves are pictured being caught drinking syrup from a straw, making sugar angels, and so forth. This can be fun and all. But, I got to thinking about what kind of message this little figure is sending to kids. Is it something that teaches about God or the true meaning of Christmas? Not really. I thought of angels. Angels are God's helpers. This year I am introducing to my kids our new angel. This angel will not only sit on our shelf between thanksgiving and Christmas but all year long. I want him/ her to remind us all that God is watching us. I also want it to remind us of when

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." (Luke 2:10-12)

 

Now the angel don't have to be boring he/she can still get into mischief just as the elf does. To find out what elves are doing all around the world check out pinterest. There are even some on my Christmas board. 

While doing some research on this angel I found the "Your Christmas Angel" site. I love the idea of the angel leaving hints on things kids can do to give instead of receive. 


Whatever you choose to do with your angel is up to you. But, remember God should always be the center focus.

May God Bless you on your journey.  

Amanda

I love you because...

Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

I was thinking of an article I read about true love. I was watching my husband grade some land for our new garage. I kept thinking "What do I love about him? hmm" Let me see I love the way he can get me to laughing in a boring waiting room. How he shows he loves being with me and the kids. These are just a few. In the article it read what if them qualities were no longer there would I still love him. Yes! If he wasn't funny, if he wasn't able to do the things he does would I still love him. Yes! I love him truly. 

I can't imagine things being differently. But I have. When Tony had spend the night in the ER I got to thinking about what really mattered. What matters to me is Tony being in my life. I married one of my best friends. I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Week 2 Challenge – This week we will be a little more creative with our praise. 

I have my creative praise written on our mirror. 

I Love You from this day forward. I will miss you while your away

Stand by you through the good times and bad. Kiss you soft and gentle. 

Hold you tender and tight. Be true to you. I vow to do these things from this 

day forward. Know matter what I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!

I wrote that when I was only 16 but its still true today. Tony carries the original in his wallet. Can't wait to see his reaction.

Be creative and show your husband lots of praise. 

May God Bless you on your journey.  

Amanda

Silence

I love when the Lord corrects me right before I make a big mistake. This morning I was reading on facebook what a friend of mine had posted about a news article. I went to comment and boy did the Lord hit me with the words "watch what you say" I got to thinking about what my comment was gonna be when I got hit with "You better not judge him" 

My Lord Is So Awesome!!

 

I sit there and deleted what few words I had typed. You know if I would have judged someone it would have made me look bad. I love people and I make mistakes too. It says in 

Proverbs 10:19 "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise."

We are more apt to sin against God if we have jelly lips. If we keep quiet we learn and become wise. 

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.  

How can we take all of God's teachings in if we keep talking? We can't.

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May God Bless you on your journey.  

Amanda

 

Merry Heart

(My kids L to R Beth, Jessi, Dawn, Tyler, and Dean)

I apologize for my MIA but lots of thinking and prayer had to happen before I could get back on track.

I got to thinking about how as a family we do lots of things to keep happy. We're all the time pulling jokes on each other. Like this Christmas I'm planning on wrapping up one of my husbands gifts into different boxes, wrapping papers and even duct tape :-D 

Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Have you ever been sick or sad and something made you laugh hard? Its hard to feel bad when your happy. Laughter truly is the best medicine. I challenge you to keep a straight face watching these 2 videos :)  Enjoy!!

Remember if someone don't have a smile you can always give them one of yours :) 

May God Bless you on your journey.  

Amanda