Day 95: September 15, 2012- Conversations

Conversations with Three Month Olds.

 

Hey, little buddy. What are you doing?



 

 

Hi. I'm kicking off my blanket.

....

Oh, you noticed?

 

I'm sorry, I can't talk right now.

You see, there's this blanket that needs kicking...

 

 

I guess we'll have to get back to you soon.

 

The Readings:

Deuteronomy 28:1-68, Luke 11:14-36, Psalm 77:1-20, Proverbs 12:18

Old Testament.
God leaves the head or the tail, the top or the bottom, blessings or curses, before his people today. If we only choose to obey and follow him, we will receive the best of everything. But if we don't...it will be our enemies'.

And the itch. Anything called the itch has gotta be bad.

New Testament.
Satan is the strong man. Jesus is the man stronger than him who removes him. All we need is Jesus as our bodyguard.

That's pretty much it.

Psalms.
When you cry out to God for help. When you wonder if the Lord will deliver you. Remember his ways, the Lord's, are holy. He leads us like a flock by the hand of Moses.

Proverbs.
Your tongue can be a sword or it can bring healing. Which would you choose?

The distinction, reckless or wise, is determined by the result.





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Day 94: September 14, 2012- Daddy Tucks Away

Daddy Slips Bathtime Under the Covers and Tucks It Away.

 

 

When you're ready for bed and need comforting, when you're slipping after bathtime and need to be nestled in your cradle, I'll tuck you in.



 

 

 

 

It's kindof a cool thought. Like the bathtime sprig on top of your head. It'll dry.

 

And in the meantime, Daddy will hold you in his arms.



 

 

A kid, and a dad, couldn't ask for more than that.

 

The Readings:

Deuteronomy 26:1-27:26, Luke 10:38-11:13, Psalm 76:1-12, Proverbs 12:15-17

Old Testament.
How sad it is reading of God calling his people to whole-heartedly obey him. He asks it again and again. He commands. He inspires. He warns.

And nothing he says will change what comes next in the story: that they deny him. I know, I know. Spoiler alert.

But it makes me think. Will we do the same? Are we?

He so loves us. Like a Lover in Song of Songs who is jealous for his beloved. Like a Father in the beginning who wants to walk with his kids.

There is no greater purpose than to love him back.

New Testament.
Mary made the better choice, and it will not be taken from her. I'm sensing a theme. She chooses to sit at Jesus' feet and is blessed for it.

I wonder how much of our day is spent preparing the meal and how much sitting at Jesus' feet. Seems like a good evening to just love God.

Psalms.
Great is God! Glorious and majestic! More than the mountains. No wonder you are greatly feared.

Proverbs.
Fools think their way is right.

The wise listen to others. And they deflect the insults of fools when they encounter them, remaining calm.





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Day 4: June 16, 2012- Sweet Sleep

Moment of the Day:

Ok, I couldn't help this. This kid is one cute sleeper. A short video of him sleeping four days after his birth wins the moment of the day award. You should've seen some of the positions he took during pre-screening!



Day 4 Reading of the Bible to Luke:

Genesis 8:1-10:32, Matthew 4:12-25, Psalm 4:1-8, Proverbs 1:20-23

God remembered Noah, a prophecy of the Messiah fulfilled, lying down in peace in God's safety, and Wisdom calling out to make us wise.

A great reading about God's provision no matter what we're going through.


Read along:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%208:1-10:32;%20Matthew%204:12-25;%20Psalm%204:1-8;%20Proverbs%201:20-23&version=NLT

"The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined."  Matthew 4:16- Today