Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.
With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.
I am loving my husband extra lately. He has been such an encouragement to me when I get overwhelmed. Because, no, it is not always easy loving kids who come from such hard places. Sean reminded me a few days ago that this is not meant to be fun but it is meant to be purposeful. We are purposefully loving these boys. No, loving them is not always fun. There have been tears, tempers, & tantrums. (um, not just from them..) But yes, there is power from God to sustain us in our choice to walk with God, and love these boys. There have been victories, hugs, cooking lessons, lots of laughter, forts made of sheets, connect 4 tournaments, storytimes before bed, & one little boy told this mama "I love you" tonight.
Jeremiah 22:16
"He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?" declares the Lord
I am loving my husband extra lately. He has been such an encouragement to me when I get overwhelmed. Because, no, it is not always easy loving kids who come from such hard places. Sean reminded me a few days ago that this is not meant to be fun but it is meant to be purposeful. We are purposefully loving these boys. No, loving them is not always fun. There have been tears, tempers, & tantrums. (um, not just from them..) But yes, there is power from God to sustain us in our choice to walk with God, and love these boys. There have been victories, hugs, cooking lessons, lots of laughter, forts made of sheets, connect 4 tournaments, storytimes before bed, & one little boy told this mama "I love you" tonight.
Jeremiah 22:16
"He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?" declares the Lord
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