Friday, June 22, 2012

So onto our questions on family...What is God's plan for families? and What does the bible say about children? There are verses that help you understand the importance of children and how much God values them.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
—Psalm 139:13-16

See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
—Matthew 18:10

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
—Mark 10:14

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
—Proverbs 17:6

The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
—Deuteronomy 28:4

For this is what the LORD says—he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it;
he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited…
—Isaiah 45:18









Every day is a new challenge, a new adventure...even if it seems like the same old hum drum, we can make choices on how to make it better and change it for the better. It doesn't have to be the same old stuff.
Prayer is a powerful thing and I find myself forgetting sometimes whats important and not focusing on silly things; praying should be a big part of our lives, even with our children.
I mean if we don't set the example, imagine who will!
Philippians 4:6-7
 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

So, what does God say about birth control?
Well, it very simple actually; God says in the bible that children are a blessing-
Psalm 127:3-5 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
That means we shouldn't reject a good thing that the Lord bestows unto us or say no to it.
If we were to win the lottery and we were to receive it by means of payments each month, we wouldn't say "Oh I have had enough now, no thank you, that's enough". 
So, in answer to the question, "What does God say about birth control"?, he doesn't!
It's plain that God doesn't want us to reject what he gives us; he clearly states that it's a gift and a blessing!
We are expecting our 5th child!!..29 weeks along and it has been a rough ride...I have been sick this time more than any other pregnancy, but I would do it all again in a heartbeat!
We decided to let God plan our family and I thought it would be easy like it had always been; we always got pregnant on the first try, but this time was different. I realized more and more when I let God decide when, it would be on his timing and not mine.
On New year's Eve, 2011, we got a positive on the pregnancy test!!..We were so excited because it had been 5 months since we started trying; I ended up taking 7 tests total I think...I don't remember the number to be exact, but it was more than I usually would have!
I had to make sure! I knew this was God's timing and his plan, nobody else's!
How many of us a Christians have ever wondered...."what does God say about birth control"?, "what is God's plan for families"?, and "what does does the bible say about children"?
I am going to go through these question and more...I can't wait to share as often and as much as I can about
how much I have learned and my thoughts about the bible and my kids.